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The YMBA has been present in Sri Lanka Since 1898 with a single goal in mind. As one of the key Buddhist movements in the country the YMBA has adhered to promoting the teachings of the Buddha Dhamma to the youth.
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Deshabandu Tilak de Zoysa
Governor
A well-known figure in the Sri Lankan business community, Tilak de Zoysa, FCMI (UK) FPRI (SL), Honorary Consul for Croatia and Global Ambassador for HelpAge International was conferred the title of “Deshabandu” by His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka in recognition of his services to the Country and was the recipient of “The Order of the Rising Sun. Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” conferred by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. Recipient of the LMD lifetime achievers’ Award 2017.
In addition to being the, he Chairs Carson Cumberbatch PLC, Associated CEAT (Pvt) Ltd., Amaya Hotels and Resorts USA (Radisson), Jetwing Zinc Journey Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Trinity Steel (Pvt) Ltd., CG Corp Global Sri Lanka, HelpAge Sri Lanka and Sasakawa Memorial Sri Lanka Japan Cultural Centre Trust.
He is also the Vice Chairman of CEAT Kelani Holdings (Pvt) Ltd., and serves on the boards of several listed and private Companies which include TAL Lanka Hotels PLC (Taj), TAL Hotels and Resorts Ltd, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, Associated Electrical Corporation Ltd., INOAC Polymer Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Cinnovation INC., and Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (Pepsi).
Mr. Tilak de Zoysa was the past Chairman of the Supervisory Board (AMW) and Advisor to the Al-Futtaim Group of Companies in Sri Lanka, past Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, HelpAge International (UK), Colombo YMBAand Board of Governors and served as a Member of the Monetary Board of Sri Lanka (2003-2009). Also Mr.Tilak de Zoysa is a Member of a Kalutara Bodhi Trust.
