Weerasekara Jayaratha

Background

Jayaratha, Weerasekara was born on March 9, 1934 in Kegalle, Sri Lanka. Son of Dingiri Bandara and Jayalath (Rallage) Weerasekara.

Education

Bachelor with honors in management, Vidyodaya U., Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 1965; Master of Arts in Management, U. N.H. Master of Public Administration, U. N.H., 1970; Diploma in International Business, U. Hawaii, 1984.

Career

Industrial officer, Ministry of Industries, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1965; assistant lecturer, Vidyodaya U., Nugegoda, 1967; lecturer, Vidyodaya U., Nugegoda senior lecturer, head department, Kelani U., Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1974-1981; professor and head department management studies, Colombo U., 1981-1992; director and professor management studies, University College, Anuradha Pura, Sri Lanka, since 1993. Consultant in management.

Achievements

• Weerasekara Jayaratha has been listed as a noteworthy Educator, management consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active numerous community development activities. Member Sri Lanka Management Association, American Studies Association (secretary-general), Management Scholars Association (president since 1974).

Connections

Married Puspa Srimathie Panditharatna. 1 child, Chula Sanjaya.

Father:

Dingiri Bandara Weerasekara

Mother:

Jayalath (Rallage) Weerasekara

Spouse:

Puspa Srimathie Panditharatna

child:

Chula Sanjaya Jayaratha