By: Isuru Parakrama
September 26, Colombo (LNW): Tilak Siyambalapitiya has been appointed as the new Chairman of the state-owned Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), effective immediately.
This leadership change comes at a time when the CEB faces critical challenges, including financial instability, operational inefficiencies, and the pressing need to modernise the country’s power infrastructure.
Siyambalapitiya, a respected figure in the energy industry, brings with him decades of experience in electrical engineering and energy management.
His appointment is seen as a strategic move to stabilise the CEB and address the ongoing concerns related to power generation, distribution, and the board’s long-term sustainability.