COLOMBO : LankaPropertyWeb (LPW), Sri Lanka’s leading real estate platform, has appointed Tharindu Jayarathne as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 6 November 2025. The appointment strengthens the company’s leadership team as the company expands operations and drives innovation across the real estate sector locally and internationally.
Jayarathne rejoins LankaPropertyWeb, having previously spearheaded the company’s data and research division and played a pivotal role in launching the first Real Estate Market Outlook Report, along with numerous research projects for both local and international clients. He brings over two decades of leadership experience across strategic management, corporate finance, development consultancy, research, risk management, and auditing.
He holds a Bachelor’s (Honours) Degree in Business and Finance from Coventry University, UK, and an MBA in Business and Finance from the University of the West of Scotland, UK. He is also a Doctoral researcher at Lincoln University, Malaysia, focusing on the impact of crowdfunding on the real estate market.
Jayarathne is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (UK). He is also a Fellow Member of the Institute of Public Accountants (Australia), the Institute of Financial Accountants (UK), and the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka.
In his new role, Jayarathne will oversee operations and lead strategic initiatives across LPW’s business divisions, including real estate technology, market intelligence, media, education, and the Realtors’ Hub.
Commenting on his appointment, Jayarathne said:
“LankaPropertyWeb has established itself as a trusted leader in Sri Lanka’s property landscape by combining technology, data, and market expertise. I look forward to advancing our vision of building a more transparent, efficient, and globally connected real estate ecosystem.”
LankaPropertyWeb’s Managing Director Daham Gunaratna added:
“We are thrilled to welcome Tharindu back to the company upon the completion of his doctoral studies. In his new role, he will leverage his strategic mindset, financial leadership, and deep expertise in local and overseas real estate markets. These skills will be instrumental in driving our ambitious growth plans, ensuring sustainable success and enhanced value for our users and partners.”
Since its inception, LankaPropertyWeb has evolved beyond Sri Lanka’s No. 1 property portal to provide real estate data, market reports, and advisory services to buyers, sellers, investors, and industry professionals. Jayarathne’s appointment coincides with LPW’s 2026 expansion plans, including the rollout of innovative products and AI-powered solutions designed to strengthen its market-leading portfolio and deliver even greater value to customers and the wider market.
