Mr. Yasas Hewage assumed duties yesterday (01 June 2026) as the new Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB), one of Sri Lanka’s oldest enterprise development institutions.
With a proud history spanning more than 60 years, the Industrial Development Board has played a leading role in the development of Sri Lanka’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and continues to serve as a key institution in the country’s industrial sector.
Mr. Hewage is a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of experience in banking and finance, business strategy, marketing and sales, entrepreneurship development, and sports tourism.
Prior to this appointment, he served as the Personal Secretary to the Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development. He also contributed as a member of the team responsible for developing SME Nexus, the National SME Strategic Framework.
In addition, he serves as a member of the Organizational Transformation Leadership Team supporting the establishment of the proposed Entrepreneurship and Industry Transformation Authority (EITA).
During his banking career, Mr. Hewage held several senior positions at HSBC and NDB Bank, specializing in retail banking, SME business development, and strategic management. He made significant contributions during the period in which NDB transformed from a development bank into one of Sri Lanka’s leading commercial banks.
Mr. Hewage has also earned wide recognition in the fields of entrepreneurship development and executive coaching, helping thousands of professionals and entrepreneurs enhance their capabilities and achieve their growth potential.
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