Eng. R Ganeshwaran

Bio-Data as submitted & certified by the candidate

Eng. R. Ganeshwaran is a Retired Senior Civil Engineer, Ceylon Electricity Board, with over 35 years of professional experience in the engineering, power and infrastructure sectors, with extensive multi-storey design experience. He graduated from the University of Peradeniya in 1990 in Civil Engineering. He obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (Construction Management) from the University of Moratuwa in 2002 and an MEng in Structural Engineering Design from the University of Moratuwa in 2014. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at the University of Kelaniya.

Eng. Ganeshwaran commenced his professional career with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), where he has served in various technical, managerial and leadership positions. His extensive experience covers civil and structural engineering, construction management, infrastructure development, project management and asset management. He has served as Deputy General Manager (Assets Management & Corporate) and Project Director of the Vidulakpaya Building Project at CEB, contributing to major institutional and infrastructure projects. Presently, he is working as Consultant Engineer (Civil) for the LECO PSSREIP Project Implementation Consultant with Mercados Aries International S.A. (MAISA).

He has been actively involved with the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL). He became a Member of IESL in 2006 and is currently a Fellow of the Institution. He has contributed to IESL activities through numerous committees and professional initiatives. He has served as a member of the Education Committee, Professional Affairs Committee, Professional Standards & Management Committee, Educational Standards Committee, Continuous Professional Development Committee, Degree Evaluation Subcommittee, F&A Committee and Civil Engineering Sectional Committee. He also served as a coordinator for IESL CPD courses during 2016–2017 and as a member of the Infrastructure Committee during the 2015/16 and 2016/17 sessions.

His professional contribution to structural engineering was recognised when he received the Prof. S. R. De S. Chandrakeerthi Gold Medal from the Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka, in 2014 for his paper on “Computerized Optimization of the Base Width of Transmission Towers in Sri Lanka.” He has been a Corporate Member of the Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka, since 2019.

Eng. Ganeshwaran is also committed to professional development, engineering education and community service. He has contributed to engineering degree evaluation and accreditation activities and continues to support the advancement of professional standards within the engineering profession.

His commitment to society extends beyond his professional responsibilities. He has been a member of Lions Clubs International since 2007 and has supported programmes benefiting underprivileged communities, disadvantaged children and elderly persons in need. He has held several leadership positions, including President, Zone Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Membership Chairperson of the Lions Club of Colombo Downtown, and Region Chairperson in Lions District 306B2. He also serves society as a Justice of the Peace and has been a Life Member of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society since 1997.

With extensive engineering experience, professional and organisational leadership, IESL involvement, academic commitment and community service, Eng. R. Ganeshwaran seeks to continue contributing to the advancement of the engineering profession and the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.

Election Statement as submitted & certified by the candidate

With extensive experience in Project Management, Engineering Design, Asset management and Professional Practice across diverse Civil Engineering Projects in Sri Lanka, I bring to the Council strong technical, Managerial and Leadership skills. As Deputy General Manager – Asset Management & Corporate and Project Director at the Ceylon Electricity Board, I gained extensive experience in strategic planning, project management, financial decision-making and organizational leadership.

I currently contribute to IESL through the Professional Affairs, Professional Standards Management, CPD, F&A, Education Standing Committees and Professional Review Panels.

If elected as a Representative Fellow, I will ensure that the views, concerns and professional interests of Fellows and Corporate Members are effectively represented in the Council. I will promote greater member engagement, knowledge-sharing, professional development and meaningful participation in technical and policy discussions. I will advocate for enhanced CPD opportunities, professional recognition and stronger industry–IESL collaboration.

For incoming and younger members, I will support structured mentoring, professional guidance and greater awareness of pathways to Corporate Membership and Chartered Engineer status, helping them transition confidently into the profession.

I will work with integrity, independence and transparency to strengthen the dignity, recognition and public image of the engineering profession and serve the interests of all IESL members.