About

Building the bilateral bridge

About

Our Story

The Singapore Sri Lanka Business Association (SLBA) was established in 1991 by a group of professionals, initially focused on promoting business between Singapore and Sri Lanka.

Over time, we have grown with a broader mandate to serve our community and uplift Sri Lanka globally.

We are a non-profit organisation registered under the Singapore Registry of Societies, dedicated to fostering meaningful collaboration, sharing expertise, and creating cross-border opportunities.

Our mandate is to support bilateral trade, investment, and professional exchange, while empowering not only the Sri Lankan diaspora in Singapore but also individuals and organisations based in Sri Lanka or anyone with a genuine interest in the country to contribute to its economic and social development.

SLBA is a non-political and inclusive organisation built on integrity, professionalism, and service to the community. We exist to connect people, open opportunities, and create lasting impact for Sri Lanka’s global presence.

Our Mission

Connect and empower the Singapore–Sri Lanka community to drive bilateral trade, collaboration, and shared progress.

Our Vision

A thriving global Sri Lankan community, united by integrity, opportunity, and a commitment to uplifting Sri Lanka worldwide.

Our Impact

We create impact through crisis relief, education, and empowerment initiatives, while building global connections and amplifying Sri Lankan achievements across industries and communities.

Our Values

Our Key Objectives

Meet Our Executive Committee

The SLBA Executive and Advisory Committees are composed of accomplished C-suite leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals, both Sri Lankan and non-Sri Lankan, united by a passion for Sri Lanka’s progress. Serving voluntarily, these members bring diverse expertise and a deep commitment to advancing SLBA’s mission.

Sharlyn Perera-Stafford

President

SLBA, Co-Founder Stafford & Chan training since 1994, Adjunct lecturer Singapore Management University, Owner Sri Sharavi Beach villas and Sri Villas in Sri Lanka

Minoli Almeida

Vice President

Founder, Strategic Communications, Content & Community Engagement Agency, The Mini Project

Dr. Lal Gunasinghe

Treasurer

Head of Quality, Safety and Environmental Compliance & Production Support at Base Maintenance Division, SIA Engineering Company

Manisha Abayawardana

Secretary

Area Manager, APAC. Prollenium Medical Technologies Inc.

Anushika Bhana ACMA

Exco Member

Rio Tinto Senior Manager, Projects

Jeevan Gnanam

Exco Member

Serial Entrepreneur – Angel Investor – Data Scientist

Sabina Ariff/Munshi

Exco Member

Founder of Baréskin Singapore – Head Of Marketing Mandala Group – YPO Regional Board Member – Women Venture Asia Board Member – Hatch Mentor