Our Leaders
Lions District 306 D1 · Term 2026 - 2027
Lion Pravin De Silva
District Governor"Good To Great"
About Lion Lion Pravin De Silva
Lion Pravin De Silva is a community leader, senior business executive, sportsman, and committed Lion whose journey combines professional discipline with humanitarian service.
His leadership theme, "Good To Great", reflects his focus on strengthening clubs, building leaders, and delivering service projects with measurable community impact.
Vision
Good to Great through Membership, Leadership, Service and Excellence
Mission
To strengthen Lions District 306 D1 through sustainable membership growth, leadership development, impactful humanitarian service, strong fellowship, and professional excellence while developing a strong and respected Lions brand image in society to inspire more people to join hands with us in service.
Recognition & Impact
Awards
- Multiple Lions Leadership Awards
- International President's Appreciation / Recognition Awards
International
- Represented Sri Lanka at Lions International Conventions
- Participated in global leadership and service programs
- Worked with international Lions members and committees
Service
- Community service projects
- Health programs (medical / eye camps)
- Youth and Leo development
- Social welfare initiatives
Full Profile
Lions Journey
- Joined Lions in 2011 through the Lions Club of Moratu Eliya.
- Served as Club Treasurer for 4 years.
- Served as Club President in 2013/2014.
- Recognized as Best President - 2nd Runner-Up.
- Received Best Service Project Award for a Mega Health Camp.
- Recognized as Best Zone Chairperson - Runner-Up.
- Recognized as Best Region Chairperson.
- Recognized as Best Fundraising Chairperson.
Lions Leadership & Recognition
- Received 5 International President Appreciation Certificates.
- Received Leo Advisor Certificate.
- Received 6 District Governor Certificates of Appreciation.
- Completed Regional Lions Leadership Institute.
- Graduate of Faculty of Development Institute as a qualified trainer, the 2nd highest level.
- Certified Guiding Lion.
Major Leadership Milestone
- Charter President of Lions Club of Moratuwa 2020 in 2019.
- Led the club to become the 4th Best Club in the District within one year.
- Led multiple mega service projects and fundraising initiatives.
Other Leadership Roles
- Chairman - Management Club of Moratuwa.
Professional Career
- Certified Management Accountant with over 20 years of management experience.
- Expertise in finance, supply chain management, business administration, and leadership.
- Held senior management roles at Tata Steel Lanka.
- Currently Executive Director / CEO of Lanka Special Steels.
- Currently Director of BlueScope Lanka Ltd.
- Contributed to company growth, product expansion, and innovative process improvements.
- Led achievements in ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certifications.
- Strengthened local and international market presence.
Education
- Association of Accounting Technicians - AAT Sri Lanka.
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.
- Certified Management Accountant - CMA Australia.
- MBA from Mahatma Gandhi University, Batch Top.
- Currently pursuing LLB from Buckinghamshire New University.
Personal Background
- Born in Ratmalana and currently residing in Moratuwa.
- 116/5 Justin Dias Mw, Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa.
- Proud old boy of St. Peter's College, Colombo 04.
- Married to Lady Lion Radhika De Silva.
- Son Randive is studying at DIMO Technical University.
- Son Sanvidu is schooling at St. Peter's College, Colombo 04.
School & Sports Achievements
- Played Division II cricket at school and club levels.
- Active member of the College Western Band and Soccer Team.
- Captain of Prime Union Cricket Club, Division III, from 1996 to 1999.
- Played for Saracens Division II Team in 1997.
- Played for SA Cricket Club from 2017 to 2019.
- Participated in local and international tournaments in Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.
Cricket Administration
- General Secretary of SA Cricket Club & Academy since 2017.
- Active member of the Old Boys Association of St. Peter's College.