About the Speaker
As the 19th Sri Lanka Navy Commander possessing thirty seven years of military experience, who wishes to constantly be associated with defence and maritime affairs both locally and internationally, Admiral Jayantha Perera is an expert in the area of maritime defence.
As a professional aptly qualified in a myriad of military disciplines, which particularly captures the aspects of safeguarding maritime boundaries and enforcing principles of good governance in the ethical conduct of oceanic affairs, he was duly able to rise to the upper echelon of his military career.
Having obtained his first Master of Science degree in Defence Studies from the University of Madras, his military inspirations further aspired him to pursue his career interests as a charismatic officer in the Sri Lanka Navy, where he was able to successfully complete his second Master of Science degree in Defence and Strategic Studies at the National Defence University of Islamabad, Pakistan.
Admiral Perera has also held many senior responsible naval appointments, where he was able to secure the glorious opportunity of becoming the first Commanding Officer of the SLN Flag Ship Sayura in 2000. The exemplary service rendered by him towards protecting the motherland, has made him walk-past milestones of victory by becoming a recipient of several gallantry medals, which were awarded for the acts of bravery performed both at the battle field and at sea.
Upon retirement as the Navy Chief, he was appointed to serve in the capacity of Advisor to President on Maritime affairs in 2015 and is now executing duties as a member of the Presidential Task Force for the prevention of the spread of COVID 19, within the military forces and the prisons. Furthermore he is also extending his services as a consultant and a board director to one of the leading shipping companies in Sri Lanka. Presently his involvement as a resource person in the global maritime domain, has made him impart and share effortlessly, the knowledge and experience acquired over the years of serving in various capacities as a senior naval officer.