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Major General Prasad Samarasinghe (Retd) RSP USP psc
Tel: 0094 112588397
Mobile: 0094 773929464
E-mail: sepali2001@gmail.com
Permanent Address:
No. 11, Siripa Road,
Colombo 05,
Sri Lanka
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Having a career of over 35 years in the military with experiences in Human Resource Management,
Administration, Logistic Management and Operation, Communication & Information technology
(CIT), Media & Communication, Diplomatic Services, Civil Affairs, Humanitarian Law, Academia
Research Project Management and Coordination, I wish to look beyond and take up new challenges
in the future with a view to forge new prospects.
CAREER
 Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army (May 2014 to May 2015)
Key Responsibilities:
 Deputize the Commander of the Army when required.
 Heads the staff at Army Headquarters.
 Coordinating all Staff Work at Army Headquarters.
 Ensuring the smooth functioning of Branches including Financial Management Branch.
 Coordinate and control all operations in the field.
Other responsibilities

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 Headed the following entities:
o Chairman, Army Advisory Board on Policy Matters.
o Chairman, Army Establishment Board.
o Chairman, Army Examination and Overseas Training Selection Board.
o Chairman, International Humanitarian law/ Human Right Core Group.
o Chairman, Board of Management of Army School of Logistics.
o President, Board of Management Senehasa Education Resources and Information Centre.
o President, Board of Management Army Ranaviru Apparel.
o President, Army Sports Committee.
o President, Army Brave Hearts Wellness Resort.
 Commandant Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (August 2013 to May 2014)
Responsibilities:
 Responsible for all administrative and logistic control of approximately 63,000 personnel
including professionals in the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF).
 Maintaining discipline and control of expenditure (finance) in the SLAVF.
 Chief of Staff/DG Doctrine and Training at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (April 2012
to August 2012)
Responsibilities:
 Responsible for Operations, Administration, Logistic Control, Training and prepare doctrine
for Office of Chief of Defence Staff.
 Chief Coordinator in Colombo Lotus Tower Project (January 2012 to May 2015) – In Addition
to Military Appointments.
Responsibilities:
 Coordinating and supervising of the construction work of Lotus Tower, which is a landmark
development project in telecommunication and tourism industry in Sri Lanka.

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 Engaging with the local and overseas staff along with peripheral elements to achieve desired
timelines.
 Liaising with Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) on progress and
overall coordination with responsible elements of the project.
 Director General Centre for Research and Development of the Ministry of Defence (June 2010
to May 2015) – In Addition to Military Appointments.
Responsibilities:
 Heading the Centre for Research and Development which is responsible for all defence
related project in the Tri Services.
 Chief Signal Officer - Sri Lanka Army (July 2009 to August 2011)
Responsibilities:
 Provide communications to Command, Control and Administration of the Army.
 Identifying and carrying out research and development work on all communication and
information technology matters Coordinating with the service providers.
 Colonel Commandant Military Intelligence Corps of Sri Lanka Army (October 2010 to May
2014)
Responsibilities:
 Looking after the interest of the Military Intelligence Corps and acting in an advisory
capacity to ensure consistency in Regimental administrative matters, infrastructure
development.
 Advising on welfare activities for both serving and retired personnel of the regiment.
 Foster Esprit- de- corps in the organisation.

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 Colonel Commandant Sri Lanka Signal Corps of Sri Lanka Army (May 2014 to May 2015)
Responsibilities:
 Looking after the interest of the regiment and acting in an advisory capacity to ensure
consistency in Regimental administrative matters, infrastructure development of all
communication projects.
 Advising on welfare activities for both serving and retired personnel of the regiment.
 Foster Esprit- de- corps in the organisation.
 Defense Advisor (Minister Counselor) Sri Lankan High Commission in UK (Sep 2007- May
2009)
Responsibilities:
 Coordinate all defence related matters with UK government.
 Conduct Media Campaign in UK regarding Sri Lankan Humanitarian war related matters.
(Including providing live interviews to BBC, al jazeera channel 4, ITN, etc)
 Organize image building campaigns and fund raising activities for war heroes in Sri Lanka.
(such as musical shows, presentations, briefings and Api wenuwen Api projects)
 Military Spokesman - Director Media (December 2005 to September 2007)
Responsibilities:
 Handling all the Media related matters of Ministry of Defence and Sri Lanka Army on
Humanitarian Operation.
 Conduct press briefings, issuing press releases, handling foreign and local Media.

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 Brigade Commander Headquarters 222 Brigade Trincomalee.
 Brigade Commander Signal Brigade Panagoda
 Brigade Commander Headquarters 217 Brigade Vavuniya
 Brigade Commander Headquarters 513 Brigade Jaffna
 Commandant Regimental Centre - Sri Lanka Signal Corps
 Assistant Military Secretary - Military Secretary Branch
 Colonel Military Secretary - Military Secretary Branch
 Colonel General Staff Headquarters 22 Division Trincomalee & Directorate of Operations
Army Headquarters
 Commanding Officer 3rd Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps
 Commanding Officer 4th Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps
 Course Commander Sri Lanka Military Academy Diyatalawa.
ACADEMIC ACHIVEMENTS
 Master of Science Degree in Management - Defence Studies
General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University
 Passed Staff College
Command & Staff College Dhaka, Bangladesh
 Post Graduate Diploma in Conflict - Resolution and Peace Preparedness
University of Bradford, UK
 Diploma in World Affairs & Professional Diplomacy
Bandaranayake International Diplomatic Institution
 Diploma in Electronic Technology
Institute of Technological Studies Sri Lanka
(Affiliated to University of Houston Texas, USA)
 Diploma in Micro Processor & Micro Technologies
Institute of Technological Studies Sri Lanka

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 Diploma in Computer Science
Land Information Technologies
 Certificate in Electronic Equipment (VHF/HF/UHF Radios) & Electronic Warfare
Racal College, United Kingdom
 Certificate in Junior Executives - Communication and Administration
Signal Young Officers Course
Military College of Signals Rawalpindi, Pakistan
 Senior Command Course - Leadership & Management Skills
Combat Training School Mhow, India
 Certificate in Middle Level Executives - Communication & Administration
Military College of Signals Rawalpindi, Pakistan
 Certificate in Battalion Commanders Administration & Accounts
Sri Lanka Army Officers Training School
 Certificate in Automobile Transport Management
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering School
OVERSEAS VISITS, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
 United States Pacific Command Seminar, Hawaii, USA ( 2000 )
 Pacific Endeavour Conferences - Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and 03 Conferences in Hawaii
(2000 )
 Pacific Endeavour Workshop with 16 nations (Communication/Human interoperability) United
State Army Signal Corps, USA (2000 )
 Commonwealth Third Country Programme - Legal Framework for ICTS – Malta ( 2013 )
 Colombo Lotus Tower Construction Coordination Meetings - China (2012/2013 - 5 times)
 Study Tour – Israel ( 2014 )
 Multinational Communication Interoperability Programme – an exercise conducted by US Army
Pacific Command – Hawaii, Philippine & Malaysia (2000 )
 Cyber Security Conference – Schengen (2013)
 Ministry of Defence Delegation visit – Israel ( 2014 )
 International Telecommunication Union Seminar – Bangladesh (2014 )

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 South Asian Maritime Security Conference – Maldives (2014 )
AWARDS AND ACHIVEMENTS
 Medals and clasps awarded during military career:
 Ranasura Padakkama
 Uththama Seva Padakkama
 Humanitarian Operation North Medal and Clasp
 Humanitarian Operation East Medal
 Poorna Bhumi Padakkama
 North and East Operations Medal and Clasp
 Wadamarachchi Operation Medal
 Riviresa Operation Medal and Clasp
 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
 Army 50th Anniversary Medal
 Sri Lanka Arms Services Long Service Medal
 Ranks during military career:
 Major General – 2010 to 2015
 Brigadier – 2004 to 2010
 Colonel – 1999 to 2004
 Lieutenant Colonel – 1995 to 1999
 Major – 1989 to 1995
 Captain – 1985 to 1989
 Lieutenant – 1983 to 1985
 Second Lieutenant – 1980 to 1983
Secondary Education:
Ananda College, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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ACHIVEMENTS AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOL
During my stay at Ananda College, I have taken part in badminton and swimming. While serving as
President of many associations, I also had the privilege of being a Senior Prefect and Senior Scout of
the college.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Name in Full : Samarasinghe Arachchige Prasadchandra Priyasagara Samarasinghe
Gender : Male
Age : 55 Years
Date of Birth : 7th May 1960
Nationality : Sri Lankan
Permanent Address : No. 11, Siripa Road, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka
Family Details : Spouse – T A D S Samarasinghe – proprietor
: Son – S A R R Samarasinghe – Junior Marketing Executive Dialog Axiata
: Son – S A T T Samarasinghe – Mechanical Engineer (Following a Phd in
university of Melbourne)