Lanka Space Nexus
Leadership

Our leadership.

Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya (Retd.), Managing Director of Lanka Space Nexus
Managing Director

Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya (Retd.)

Managing DirectorMSc (Def & Strat Stu), MA (IR)
35Years, Sri Lanka Air Force
5,000+Flying hours
3Gallantry medals

Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya (Retd.) is a distinguished aviation, defence and strategic leadership professional with 35 years of exemplary service in the Sri Lanka Air Force, culminating in his appointment as Deputy Chief of Staff. He subsequently served as Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and Director General of Civil Aviation, Sri Lanka.

A combat and VVIP pilot with over 5,000 flying hours, he has held senior appointments including Air Defence Commander, Director of Air Intelligence and Director of Logistics. His distinguished service has been recognised with three gallantry medals and numerous military honours.

He holds master's degrees in International Relations from the University of Colombo and Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Madras, India, and is an alumnus of the National Defense University, Washington, D.C., and the National Defense University of China.

As the Managing Director of Lanka Space Nexus (Pvt) Ltd, he is spearheading initiatives to establish Sri Lanka as a strategic gateway to the global space economy. Drawing on his extensive experience in aviation regulation, national security and strategic management, he is facilitating international partnerships, investment and technology collaboration to advance the development of a commercial satellite launch port and a sustainable space-sector ecosystem in Sri Lanka.

Mr. W. A. N. S. Rajarathna, Environmental Assessment Consultant of Lanka Space Nexus
Environmental Assessment Consultant

Mr. W. A. N. S. Rajarathna

Environmental Assessment ConsultantBA (Hons) Geography, MSc (Biodiversity and Integrated Environmental Management)
34Years in environmental service
EIAImpact assessment specialist
Former DirectorCoastal Resource Management

Mr. W. A. N. S. Rajarathna is a highly experienced environmental professional with 34 years of distinguished service in coastal environmental conservation, coastal resource management, and environmental governance. He previously served as Director of Coastal Resource Management at Sri Lanka’s Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Geography from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a Master of Science degree in Biodiversity and Integrated Environmental Management from the Department of Botany, University of Kelaniya.

He specialises in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), environmental governance, and sustainable coastal development, supported by extensive professional training and university-level teaching experience.

Drawing on his extensive public-sector experience, academic engagement, and specialist consultancy expertise, Mr. Rajarathna brings valuable professional insight to environmental assessment and sustainable development initiatives, particularly those involving coastal infrastructure and other environmentally sensitive locations.