A passionate and accomplished golfer, Gehan Siribaddana has been appointed as the Captain of the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) for the 2025/2026 term. His appointment, which took effect from March 27, follows his tenure as Vice-Captain last year.
Siribaddana, a veteran in Sri Lanka’s automobile industry, is the Managing Director of Auto Bavaria (Pvt) Ltd, a premier BMW after-sales service company in Sri Lanka. With over three decades of experience, he has played a pivotal role in managing global automotive brands such as BMW, Mini, Range Rover, and Hyundai in the country.
A proud product of St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya, Siribaddana has left a lasting impact beyond the greens. He served as the Millennium President of the Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) and was an executive committee member of the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka (BCCSL) contributing significantly to the nation’s cricketing administration.
He served as a member of the BCCSL Executive Committee in 1999/2000. In addition, he was part of the first-ever interim committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), appointed by SB Dissanayake in 1998. The committee included prominent figures such as Duleep Mendis, Trevor Rajaratnam and Anura Weerasinghe.
His influence extends beyond sports and business. A committed community leader and philanthropist, Siribaddana served as District Governor of Rotary in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, earning prestigious awards, including the “Most Outstanding Rotarian of the Year” award for his exceptional service and leadership.
At RCGC, Siribaddana has been more than just a dedicated golfer. He has played a crucial role in the club’s strategic development. Notably, he spearheaded the club’s digital transformation by introducing the RCGC Mobile App, a groundbreaking innovation that set a new benchmark for golf clubs in Sri Lanka.
RCGC office bearers for 2025/2026
Captain: Gehan Siribaddana
President: Capt. Navin de Silva
Vice Captain: Mahela Jayewardane
Treasurer: Suren Madanayake
Marketing & Communications Secretary: Tharanga Gunesekera
Ground Secretary: Noordeen Sethwala
Food & Beverage Secretary: Dihan Dedigama
Infrastructure & Clubhouse Development Secretary: Kushal Johnpillai
Immediate Past Captain: Amrith de Soysa
Committee members: Niloo Jayathilake, Shamal Perera and Malik Ahamadeen.
