Manoj Gunawardena to make comeback as SriLankan CEO?

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Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Manoj Gunawardena is tipped to make a comeback with Kapila Chandrasena tendering resignation on Monday, sources said.
Manoj, who was with the airline for over 30 years when it was Air Lanka under the management of Emirates, was appointed as the CEO in 2008.
But Chandrasena, who was heading Mihin Air at the time, was appointed SriLankan CEO in 2011. Subsequently, Gunawardena was made Director Promotions, Europe and was stationed in London.

However, other sources said the post of SriLankan CEO will be advertised and due procedure will be followed in making the appointment.
Manoj is the half brother of Sri Lanka Freedom Party MP Sajin Vaas Gunawardena.
According to recent media reports, one time SriLankan CEO Peter Hill (under Emirates’ management) has also been hired as a consultant.

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