Major General Prasanna Chandrasekere, during his senior-level achievements, served as the Director General, Real Estate and Quartering of the Sri Lanka Army from 2017 to 2019. In this role, he was responsible for planning and allocation of accommodation, as well as the acquisition and renting of lands and buildings for the entire Sri Lanka Army. Subsequently, he assumed the position of Master General Ordnance at the Army Headquarters from December 2019 to September 2020. As the Master General Ordnance, his responsibilities included formulating policies for all material management functions in the Army, in accordance with Financial Regulations, Procurement Guidelines, Treasury Circulars, and Directives of the Ministry of Defence. He oversaw the implementation of these policies through the under-command Directorates and Establishments, with approximately 450 Officers serving under his command. Additionally, he held the positions of Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Women Corps from February 2020 to September 2020 and Chairman of the Army Aquatic and Water Polo Committee.
Upon his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army on 9th September 2020, Major General Prasanna Chandrasekere concluded a remarkable 34-plus years of steadfast service. Throughout his illustrious tour of duty, he actively participated in numerous military operations against terrorism in Sri Lanka, assuming diverse responsibilities in various command, staff, and instructional appointments that aligned with his held ranks and showcased his extensive field experience.
An alumnus of the prestigious Collage of Defence Studies at the National Defence University of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) China, Major General Prasanna Chandrasekere obtained a post-graduation degree in Master of Military Science and Strategic Studies (MSc MS&S), along with the title of ‘ndu’ (National Defence University).
Post-retirement, he transitioned to the Government Sector, joining the State Ministry of Skills Development, Vocational Education Research, and Innovation on 5th October 2020. Serving as a Coordinating Secretary until 1st July 2021, he coordinated with government officials and other ministries, organizing meetings and discussions related to the respective Ministry.
Later, from the State Ministry of Skills Development, Vocational Education Research, and Innovation, he moved to the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) on 2nd July 2021. Holding positions on a contractual basis, he served until his resignation on 23rd September 2022, in roles such as Director Industrial Relations – NAITA and Director Operations (Foreign Employment Pvt Ltd) – NAITA.
