{"id":1644,"date":"2025-05-22T14:11:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leedschool.xenosyslab.com\/?page_id=1644"},"modified":"2025-07-31T08:05:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:05:52","slug":"board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leedschool.xenosyslab.com\/index.php\/board-of-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1644\" class=\"elementor elementor-1644\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-2282570 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2282570\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-5004ba3 e-con-full ab1 e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5004ba3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-d1af4b4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d1af4b4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2a464e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2a464e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Us > The Board of Directors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66293e8 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66293e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;zoomIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Meet Our Visionary Leaders<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-f4523c9 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f4523c9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-7a28a65 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a28a65\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5de0a53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;zoomIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-7898952 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7898952\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-2af3893 e-grid elementor-hidden-mobile e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2af3893\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element 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data-id=\"090f483\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Founder & Chairman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17886ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17886ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> BSc in Physical Science, <br>University of Ruhuna\u2028 <br>Hon. Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration,<br> Maryland State University, USA<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-feb3c96 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"feb3c96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-74d741c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74d741c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f677503 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f677503\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dr. Sarath Jayatissa \n\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f2dfc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f2dfc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Founder & Chairman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80066af ts1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80066af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dr. Sarath Jayatissa is a visionary educational leader with over 25 years of experience in shaping young minds across Sri Lanka. As Chairman of Leeds International School's network of 16 branches and Leeds Campus of Business and Technology, he combines academic excellence with hands-on leadership.<br><br>\nA University of Ruhuna graduate and former Sri Lanka Navy officer, Dr. Jayatissa's diverse background spans naval service as a Lieutenant protecting Sri Lanka's northern waters to commanding merchant vessels across 28 countries. His global outlook enriches our curriculum, bringing world-class educational standards to every classroom.<br><br>\nRecognized nationally and internationally, Dr. Jayatissa holds an Honorary Doctorate in Education (2005), the prestigious \"Deshamanya\" title, and the \"Shasana Sewa Keerthi\" honor for community service. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration from Maryland State University and received the \"Inspirational Leadership Award\" at the 2024 World School Summit in Dubai.<br><br>\nUnder his guidance, Leeds International School continues to inspire generations of students, fostering not just academic achievement but the values of integrity, innovation, and global citizenship that define our institution.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2764d55 elementor-align-right bt1 a elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2764d55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-right-arrow1\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-d1bc8d5 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d1bc8d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;zoomIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-ad9f840 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ad9f840\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-22aa4d5 e-grid elementor-hidden-mobile e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22aa4d5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-72d8487 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72d8487\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-fe67bf8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe67bf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cff6948 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cff6948\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mrs. Malithi Jayatissa\n\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12b0bc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12b0bc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Deputy Chairperson<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-918c629 ts1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"918c629\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mrs. Malithi Jayatissa brings extensive expertise in business management and human resources to her role as Deputy Chairperson. After completing both her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Swinburne University of Technology, she joined Leeds International School in 2010, where she has played a pivotal role in the network's expansion and operational excellence.<br><br>\nFrom 2017 to 2023, Mrs. Jayatissa served as the General Secretary of The International School of Sri Lanka (TISSL), an association of 25 premier international schools in the country. During her tenure, she spearheaded initiatives to enhance the quality of international education in Sri Lanka and established collaborative partnerships among member schools. She oversees all branches of Leeds International School, focusing on maintaining consistent educational standards and implementing innovative approaches to teaching and learning.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02b6610 elementor-align-right bt1 a elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"02b6610\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-right-arrow1\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-14e9e4d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14e9e4d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-16149e4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16149e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8421770 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8421770\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mrs. Malithi Jayatissa  \u2028 \n\u2028 \n\n\u2028\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0732f32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0732f32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Deputy Chairperson<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b91af9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b91af9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bachelor of Business, <br>Swinburne University of Technology\u2028 Masters in Business (Human Resource Management), <br>Swinburne University of Technology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-3041d86 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3041d86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;zoomIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-6e90bcd e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e90bcd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-7ebe5af e-grid elementor-hidden-mobile e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7ebe5af\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-87cab03 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"87cab03\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-016c23f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"016c23f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a514384 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a514384\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mrs. Hemamala Jayatissa \n\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c12fb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c12fb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Directress<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fe1f72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fe1f72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bachelor of Science (Hons), <br>University of Ruhuna Postgraduate Diploma in Limnology, <br>Austria Diploma in Education, Open University Sri Lanka<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-cdd05bf e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cdd05bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-94a74ec e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"94a74ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39956ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39956ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 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Holding an Honours Degree in Science from the University of Ruhuna and specialized training in Limnology from Austria, she draws on her academic and professional experience to provide valuable insights that support the enhancement and development of the school curriculum.\nHer Diploma in Education from the Open University of Sri Lanka further enhanced her pedagogical skills. As Directress, Mrs. Jayatissa has been instrumental in developing LEEDS' science curriculum, establishing well-equipped laboratories across all branches, and initiating environmental education initiatives that have become a hallmark of the Leeds experience. Her dedication to maintaining academic rigor while fostering a love for scientific inquiry has significantly contributed to the school's reputation for excellence in science education<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8f0cd8 elementor-align-right bt1 a elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c8f0cd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-right-arrow1\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-d570545 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d570545\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;zoomIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-656e300 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"656e300\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-becd453 e-grid elementor-hidden-mobile e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"becd453\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-e141172 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e141172\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-e8f4d56 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8f4d56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed6585c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed6585c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ms. Kinithi Jayatissa\n\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13badc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13badc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Directress<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2684d3b ts1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2684d3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Miss. Kinithi Jayatissa is a holder of the BCS, Professional Graduate Diploma in IT and having completed up to Managerial level of CIMA, she\u00a0pursued further studies at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business in Management and a Master of Business, in Human Resource Management.\nShe has experience working in a bank in Australia and has over 13 years of experience in Education, as a Director of Leeds International School and Leeds Campus of Business and Technology. She\u00a0headed Examinations and Assessment at Leeds International School and is involved in the managerial activities of the Leeds\u00a0Group.\nShe has headed the BTEC programs at Leeds Campus of Business and Technology. She is also a mindfulness practitioner and facilitator, lecturer of Human Resource Management and a Personal and Professional Development trainer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-611db6a elementor-align-right bt1 a elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"611db6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-right-arrow1\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See 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elementor-size-default\">Ms. Kinithi Jayatissa \u2028 \n\u2028 \n\n\u2028\n\u2028 \n\n\u2028\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c36b8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c36b8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Directress<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33c3a1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33c3a1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bachelor of Business, <br>Swinburne University of Technology\u2028 Masters in Business (Human Resource Management), <br>Swinburne University of Technology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-35c23e2 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"35c23e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;zoomIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-648e0c3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"648e0c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-1fec56c 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mr. Tilina Diyagama \n\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a7222 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48a7222\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Director<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a7e65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35a7e65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bachelors in ICT, <br>Swinburne University of Technology \u2028 Masters in ICT, <br>Swinburne University of 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Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration,<br> Maryland State University, USA<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-1dca7b6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1dca7b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-6a1303c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a1303c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e10ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01e10ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dr. Sarath Jayatissa \n\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a71b3f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a71b3f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Founder & Chairman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e8a037 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e8a037\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dr. Sarath Jayatissa is a visionary educational leader with over 25 years of experience in shaping young minds across Sri Lanka. As Chairman of Leeds International School's network of 16 branches and Leeds Campus of Business and Technology, he combines academic excellence with hands-on leadership.<br><br>\nA University of Ruhuna graduate and former Sri Lanka Navy officer, Dr. Jayatissa's diverse background spans naval service as a Lieutenant protecting Sri Lanka's northern waters to commanding merchant vessels across 28 countries. His global outlook enriches our curriculum, bringing world-class educational standards to every classroom.<br><br>\nRecognized nationally and internationally, Dr. Jayatissa holds an Honorary Doctorate in Education (2005), the prestigious \"Deshamanya\" title, and the \"Shasana Sewa Keerthi\" honor for community service. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration from Maryland State University and received the \"Inspirational Leadership Award\" at the 2024 World School Summit in Dubai.<br><br>\nUnder his guidance, Leeds International School continues to inspire generations of students, fostering not just academic achievement but the values of integrity, innovation, and global citizenship that define our institution.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-5f18083 e-grid elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f18083\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-3867878 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3867878\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-7664715 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7664715\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e20e0b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e20e0b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mrs. Malithi Jayatissa  \u2028 \n\u2028 \n\n\u2028\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9366940 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9366940\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Deputy Chairperson<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dfc7a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4dfc7a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bachelor of Business, <br>Swinburne University of Technology\u2028 Masters in Business (Human Resource Management), <br>Swinburne University of Technology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-f58667c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f58667c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-b625243 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b625243\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16530ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16530ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mrs. Malithi Jayatissa\n\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b596822 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b596822\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Deputy Chairperson<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1c208c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1c208c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mrs. Malithi Jayatissa brings extensive expertise in business management and human resources to her role as Deputy Chairperson. After completing both her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Swinburne University of Technology, she joined Leeds International School in 2010, where she has played a pivotal role in the network's expansion and operational excellence.<br><br>\nFrom 2017 to 2023, Mrs. Jayatissa served as the General Secretary of The International School of Sri Lanka (TISSL), an association of 25 premier international schools in the country. During her tenure, she spearheaded initiatives to enhance the quality of international education in Sri Lanka and established collaborative partnerships among member schools. She oversees all branches of Leeds International School, focusing on maintaining consistent educational standards and implementing innovative approaches to teaching and learning.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-f3a6ca6 e-grid elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f3a6ca6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-4a64548 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a64548\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-403185f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"403185f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-791308e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"791308e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mrs. Hemamala Jayatissa \n\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91200d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91200d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Directress<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7ec529 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7ec529\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bachelor of Science (Hons), <br>University of Ruhuna Postgraduate Diploma in Limnology, <br>Austria Diploma in Education, Open University Sri Lanka<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-bc11d11 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc11d11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-1f0c140 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1f0c140\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0ff3c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0ff3c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mrs. Hemamala Jayatissa\n\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-464f117 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"464f117\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Directress<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a08ddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a08ddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mrs. Hemamala Jayatissa brings a strong scientific background and educational expertise to Leeds International School. Holding an Honours Degree in Science from the University of Ruhuna and specialized training in Limnology from Austria, she draws on her academic and professional experience to provide valuable insights that support the enhancement and development of the school curriculum.\nHer Diploma in Education from the Open University of Sri Lanka further enhanced her pedagogical skills. As Directress, Mrs. Jayatissa has been instrumental in developing LEEDS' science curriculum, establishing well-equipped laboratories across all branches, and initiating environmental education initiatives that have become a hallmark of the Leeds experience. Her dedication to maintaining academic rigor while fostering a love for scientific inquiry has significantly contributed to the school's reputation for excellence in science education<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-5365c8c e-grid elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5365c8c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-f070463 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f070463\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-f67ffc9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f67ffc9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c4016b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c4016b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ms. Kinithi Jayatissa \u2028 \n\u2028 \n\n\u2028\n\u2028 \n\n\u2028\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c261b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c261b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Directress<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27159ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27159ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bachelor of Business, <br>Swinburne University of Technology\u2028 Masters in Business (Human Resource Management), <br>Swinburne University of Technology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-92643a2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"92643a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-c50ed80 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c50ed80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0502f2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0502f2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ms. Kinithi Jayatissa\n\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fb3cf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fb3cf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Directress<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a642219 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a642219\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Miss. Kinithi Jayatissa is a holder of the BCS, Professional Graduate Diploma in IT and having completed up to Managerial level of CIMA, she\u00a0pursued further studies at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business in Management and a Master of Business, in Human Resource Management.\nShe has experience working in a bank in Australia and has over 13 years of experience in Education, as a Director of Leeds International School and Leeds Campus of Business and Technology. She\u00a0headed Examinations and Assessment at Leeds International School and is involved in the managerial activities of the Leeds\u00a0Group.\nShe has headed the BTEC programs at Leeds Campus of Business and Technology. She is also a mindfulness practitioner and facilitator, lecturer of Human Resource Management and a Personal and Professional Development trainer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-644c220 e-grid elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"644c220\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-905b2d0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"905b2d0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-87a172e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"87a172e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8702e52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8702e52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mr. Tilina Diyagama \n\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3369506 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3369506\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Director<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87ebac6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87ebac6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bachelors in ICT, <br>Swinburne University of Technology \u2028 Masters in ICT, <br>Swinburne University of Technology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-21d38f2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21d38f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-6ccdbd9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ccdbd9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aca30dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aca30dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mr. Tilina Diyagama\n\u2028<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-711fb76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"711fb76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Director<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cf0c4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8cf0c4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mr. Diyagama leads technology integration at Leeds International School, bringing advanced expertise in Information and Communication Technology. Following his comprehensive education at Swinburne University of Technology, he worked in the technology sector for several years before joining the Leeds team.\nAs Director, Mr. Diyagama plays a pivotal role in the leadership and management of the Leeds International School network. As a trusted and dependable figure, he serves as the primary support to the Chairman, assisting in overseeing all operations across the entire school network. With his hands-on approach, strategic thinking, and deep commitment to excellence, Mr. Diyagama ensures the smooth functioning of administrative, academic, and operational processes. His dedication and leadership continue to contribute significantly to the growth and success of the institution.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us > The Board of Directors Meet Our Visionary Leaders Board of Directors Dr. Sarath Jayatissa \u2028 Founder &#038; Chairman BSc in Physical Science, University of Ruhuna\u2028 Hon. Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, Maryland State University, USA Dr. Sarath Jayatissa \u2028 Founder &#038; Chairman Dr. Sarath Jayatissa is a visionary educational leader with over 25 years of experience in shaping young minds across Sri Lanka. As Chairman of Leeds International School&#8217;s network of 16 branches and Leeds Campus of Business and Technology, he combines academic excellence with hands-on leadership. A University of Ruhuna graduate and former Sri Lanka Navy officer, Dr. Jayatissa&#8217;s diverse background spans naval service as a Lieutenant protecting Sri Lanka&#8217;s northern waters to commanding merchant vessels across 28 countries. His global outlook enriches our curriculum, bringing world-class educational standards to every classroom. Recognized nationally and internationally, Dr. Jayatissa holds an Honorary Doctorate in Education (2005), the prestigious &#8220;Deshamanya&#8221; title, and the &#8220;Shasana Sewa Keerthi&#8221; honor for community service. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration from Maryland State University and received the &#8220;Inspirational Leadership Award&#8221; at the 2024 World School Summit in Dubai. Under his guidance, Leeds International School continues to inspire generations of students, fostering not just academic achievement but the values of integrity, innovation, and global citizenship that define our institution. See More Mrs. Malithi Jayatissa \u2028 Deputy Chairperson Mrs. Malithi Jayatissa brings extensive expertise in business management and human resources to her role as Deputy Chairperson. After completing both her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Swinburne University of Technology, she joined Leeds International School in 2010, where she has played a pivotal role in the network&#8217;s expansion and operational excellence. From 2017 to 2023, Mrs. Jayatissa served as the General Secretary of The International School of Sri Lanka (TISSL), an association of 25 premier international schools in the country. During her tenure, she spearheaded initiatives to enhance the quality of international education in Sri Lanka and established collaborative partnerships among member schools. She oversees all branches of Leeds International School, focusing on maintaining consistent educational standards and implementing innovative approaches to teaching and learning. See More Mrs. Malithi Jayatissa \u2028 \u2028 \u2028\u2028 Deputy Chairperson Bachelor of Business, Swinburne University of Technology\u2028 Masters in Business (Human Resource Management), Swinburne University of Technology Mrs. Hemamala Jayatissa \u2028 Directress Bachelor of Science (Hons), University of Ruhuna Postgraduate Diploma in Limnology, Austria Diploma in Education, Open University Sri Lanka Mrs. Hemamala Jayatissa \u2028 Directress Mrs. Hemamala Jayatissa brings a strong scientific background and educational expertise to Leeds International School. Holding an Honours Degree in Science from the University of Ruhuna and specialized training in Limnology from Austria, she draws on her academic and professional experience to provide valuable insights that support the enhancement and development of the school curriculum. Her Diploma in Education from the Open University of Sri Lanka further enhanced her pedagogical skills. As Directress, Mrs. Jayatissa has been instrumental in developing LEEDS&#8217; science curriculum, establishing well-equipped laboratories across all branches, and initiating environmental education initiatives that have become a hallmark of the Leeds experience. Her dedication to maintaining academic rigor while fostering a love for scientific inquiry has significantly contributed to the school&#8217;s reputation for excellence in science education See More Ms. Kinithi Jayatissa \u2028 Directress Miss. Kinithi Jayatissa is a holder of the BCS, Professional Graduate Diploma in IT and having completed up to Managerial level of CIMA, she\u00a0pursued further studies at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business in Management and a Master of Business, in Human Resource Management. She has experience working in a bank in Australia and has over 13 years of experience in Education, as a Director of Leeds International School and Leeds Campus of Business and Technology. She\u00a0headed Examinations and Assessment at Leeds International School and is involved in the managerial activities of the Leeds\u00a0Group. She has headed the BTEC programs at Leeds Campus of Business and Technology. She is also a mindfulness practitioner and facilitator, lecturer of Human Resource Management and a Personal and Professional Development trainer See More Ms. Kinithi Jayatissa \u2028 \u2028 \u2028 \u2028 \u2028\u2028 Directress Bachelor of Business, Swinburne University of Technology\u2028 Masters in Business (Human Resource Management), Swinburne University of Technology Mr. Tilina Diyagama \u2028 Director Bachelors in ICT, Swinburne University of Technology \u2028 Masters in ICT, Swinburne University of Technology Mr. Tilina Diyagama \u2028 Director Mr. Diyagama leads technology integration at Leeds International School, bringing advanced expertise in Information and Communication Technology. Following his comprehensive education at Swinburne University of Technology, he worked in the technology sector for several years before joining the Leeds team. As Director, Mr. Diyagama plays a pivotal role in the leadership and management of the Leeds International School network. As a trusted and dependable figure, he serves as the primary support to the Chairman, assisting in overseeing all operations across the entire school network. With his hands-on approach, strategic thinking, and deep commitment to excellence, Mr. Diyagama ensures the smooth functioning of administrative, academic, and operational processes. His dedication and leadership continue to contribute significantly to the growth and success of the institution. See More Dr. Sarath Jayatissa \u2028 Founder &#038; Chairman BSc in Physical Science, University of Ruhuna\u2028 Hon. Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, Maryland State University, USA Dr. Sarath Jayatissa \u2028 Founder &#038; Chairman Dr. Sarath Jayatissa is a visionary educational leader with over 25 years of experience in shaping young minds across Sri Lanka. As Chairman of Leeds International School&#8217;s network of 16 branches and Leeds Campus of Business and Technology, he combines academic excellence with hands-on leadership. A University of Ruhuna graduate and former Sri Lanka Navy officer, Dr. Jayatissa&#8217;s diverse background spans naval service as a Lieutenant protecting Sri Lanka&#8217;s northern waters to commanding merchant vessels across 28 countries. His global outlook enriches our curriculum, bringing world-class educational standards to every classroom. 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