Lakshman Athukorala has been appointed to the Audit Advisory Committee (AAC) of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
He was the first Sri Lankan to be appointed to a UN Audit/Oversight Committee in 2017 when he joined the Audit/Oversight Committee of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). He was elected as the Chair of the same committee in 2022.
With a career that spans several decades, he has not only contributed significantly to the development of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Sri Lanka (ICASL) but has also extended his expertise globally, leaving a remarkable imprint on the international stage.
His journey began in December 1979 when he successfully completed his exams, marking the beginning of his association with ICASL.
Athukorala’s career transcended borders. After starting as a practicing accountant and becoming a partner at Wickramasinghe Dayananda & Co, he transitioned to the commercial sector as a director of several companies. His international journey included a stint at the supreme audit institution in Papua New Guinea.
In 2001, Lakshman joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as a Financial Management Specialist, embarking on a journey that would take him to 18 different countries. His work at ADB contributed significantly to the financial stability and development of these nations.
He served as a Member of the Governing Council of the Association of Accounting Technicians from January 1999 to March 2001.
Athukorala’s career spanning multiple continents has solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in finance, auditing, and corporate governance.
He also serves as the Chair of the Audit Committee at the David Pieris Group and holds key positions on the Audit Committees, serving as an independent director at Assetline Finance Ltd, Thalawakelle Tea Estates Plc, and Hayleys Consumer Products Ltd.
