Mr. Riyaz Sangani is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vidullanka PLC who nurtured the idea of Vidullanka over 25 years ago. With a wealth of senior management experience spanning close to three decades, Mr. Sangani’s charisma, discernment and entrepreneurial drive are considered to be the highlights of his leadership style.

Mr. Sangani is a prominent contributor to Sri Lanka’s renewable energy industry. As President of the Small Hydro Power Developers Association, he led the renewable energy industry to considerable advancements in small hydro power development. He continues to advocate for renewable energy in the interest of the country, the industry and the public through his roles as a Co-Chair of the Energy Subcommittee of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and as an Ex Officio member of the Board of Management of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority.

He holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo.

Mr. Riyaz Sangani serves as a director in the boards of the companies of the Vidullanka Group. He also holds office as the Chairman of Tradefirst (Pvt) Ltd. and as a Director of Lanka Equities (Pvt) Ltd., Ceylon Jewellery Manufacturers, Autus Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd., Drissq Ventures, Freco Plantation (Pvt) Ltd., Dymec (Pvt) Ltd., Dymec Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd., Diamond Cutters Sales (Pvt) Ltd., Alankara Jewellery (Pvt) Ltd. and Barak Farms Limited.