About Thilan Wijesinghe
Thilan Wijesinghe was a Sri Lankan cricketer, composer, pianist, lyricist and songwriter, known for Board of Investment of Sri Lanka.
Thilan Manjith Wijesinghe is a Sri Lankan financier, entrepreneur, former cricketer and musician.
He is currently the chairman of TWCorp (Pvt) Ltd. and Sapphirus Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Thilan was formerly the chairman and acting CEO of the National Agency for Public Private Partnerships of the Finance Ministry of Sri Lanka from 2017 to 2019, and Digital Commerce Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. which owns www.wow.lk, the largest online mall in Sri Lanka.
He is well known as a former chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka.
Thilan was the youngest and the second Anandian since 1932 ever to score a century at the Battle of the Maroons. This superlative innings established many records: the highest ever score up till then by an Anandian, the second centurion ever from Ananda in 44 years and a record opening stand of 166 with Sidath Wettimuny.
Album discography The Loss of Innocence (2002) (as a member and co-founder of the band Alien Accent)
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Who was Thilan Wijesinghe?
Sri Lankan businessman
When was Thilan Wijesinghe born?
Thilan Wijesinghe was born in Colombo.
What was Thilan Wijesinghe's occupation?
Thilan Wijesinghe was a cricketer, composer, pianist, lyricist and songwriter.
What was Thilan Wijesinghe known for?
Thilan Wijesinghe was known for Board of Investment of Sri Lanka.
What nationality was Thilan Wijesinghe?
Thilan Wijesinghe was Sri Lankan.
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