Galle Literary Festival

GLF Advisory Committee

Nihal-Arthanayake

BBC broadcaster and cultural commentator known for his in-depth conversations with leading global figures across literature, music, and politics. He brings an international media perspective to the committee.

Vikrom Mathur

Senior global business leader with deep expertise in international finance and corporate strategy, contributing valuable experience in building cross-border business relationships and expanding GLF’s international networks.

Dileep-Mudadeniya

With over two decades of leadership experience in the tourism industry, Dileep Mudadeniya has established himself as a prominent figure in strategic planning, marketing, and communication.

Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Partnerships at John Keells Leisure, as well as the Head of Corporate Affairs at John Keells PLC, he brings a wealth of expertise to his roles.

Balaji K. Srinivasan

Balaji K. Srinivasan is an entrepreneur, venture advisor, and legal professional with a global track record spanning technology, healthcare, and corporate law.

He was the co-founder and President of Counsyl, a genomics company acquired by Myriad Genetics, and also co-founded and previously served as CEO of Hashflow, a leading fintech platform. Earlier in his career, Balaji held leadership roles at Google, where he advised on intellectual property and technology transactions.