Jayantha Gallehewa appointed OPA President

Jayatha Gallahewa was sworn in as the 45th President of the Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) for the 2025/2026 term at its Annual General Meeting held on October 31. 

Prior to his election as President, Gallehewa held several positions within the OPA, including Vice President and Assistant Secretary. He also chaired the 38th Annual Conference and the 4th Apex Awards Committees, both held in August 2025. 

The OPA serves as the apex body for 52 professional associations in Sri Lanka, including the Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM), Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA), Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL).