Our Team
Meet the passionate team driving Ceylon Coffee’s mission to bring the finest Sri Lankan coffee to the world. With a blend of heritage, innovation, and industry expertise, our team is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Sri Lankan coffee while pioneering new standards in quality, ethics, and sustainability.
Meet
Our Team
Dr. Gehan De Soysa
Co-Founder / Visionary Leader
Built upon the proud foundations of the de Soysa family legacy, Gehan De Soysa is a visionary entrepreneur committed to revitalizing and expanding Sri Lanka’s coffee heritage. As the owner of Velona, one of Sri Lanka’s most recognized enterprises, Gehan brings a wealth of experience in global finance, strategic pricing, and market expansion to Ceylon Coffee. His deep understanding of international markets, paired with his business acumen, has been instrumental in positioning Ceylon Coffee as a global brand, with a strong presence in Australia and beyond. With a foundation of family heritage and a modern approach to sustainability, Gehan’s leadership blends tradition with innovation, ensuring that Ceylon Coffee consistently reflects the highest standards of quality, ethics, and global appeal.
Aruna Warushahennadige
Co-Founder / Chief Purpose and Vision Officer
Drawing from the longstanding heritage of the de Soysa-Warushahennadige family, Aruna brings a powerful blend of innovation and strategic insight to Ceylon Coffee. With roots in one of Sri Lanka’s leading agricultural families, Aruna combines his expertise as an innovative business leader and aviation specialist to drive the company forward. As Co-Founder and Chief Purpose and Vision Officer, he provides strategic oversight of coffee plantation operations, cultivating impactful partnerships with local producers to ensure sustainable and ethical practices at every stage, from cultivation to cup. A forward-thinking strategist, Aruna leverages the family’s legacy along with smart solutions to advance Ceylon Coffee’s global reach. His visionary leadership, coupled with a deep commitment to quality and sustainability, positions Ceylon Coffee as a brand defined by excellence, authenticity, and purposeful growth.
Krishan Bandara
Co-Founder / Director International Operations and Global Relations
Krishan Bandara, a seasoned leader and industry expert, brings visionary insights and dynamic expertise to Ceylon Coffee Club. Leveraging his extensive background in information and communication technology over 2 decades in Sri Lanka, along with collaboration and customer consultation on groundbreaking national IT initiatives that have supported the country’s digital transformation journey, Krishan combines sharp strategic perspective with a deep understanding of brand development, corporate communications, and global market positioning. His adeptness in market analysis, along with his keen knowledge of diverse international landscapes, enables him to connect Ceylon Coffee Club with a broad spectrum of audiences worldwide. Skilled at fostering enduring partnerships with industry leaders and navigating cross-cultural business environments through experience with major multinational corporations, Krishan has been pivotal in propelling Ceylon Coffee Club’s global expansion. His commitment to ethical practices, sustainability, and growth underpins every strategic move, ensuring Ceylon Coffee Club consistently upholds the highest standards on its journey to worldwide success.
Chinthaka Ranaweera
Co-Founder/Director New Zealand Operations and International Logistics
Operating from New Zealand, Chinthaka Ranaweera is an accomplished engineer and expert in business implementation with a strong background in international logistics and market expansion. As co-founder of Ceylon Coffee Club New Zealand, Chinthaka has built a robust distribution network that introduces Ceylon Coffee to a global audience, with particular focus on strengthening relationships and logistics channels in Japan. His skill in supply chain management, combined with his ability to cultivate strategic partnerships, ensures that Ceylon Coffee’s commitment to quality and tradition is upheld seamlessly across borders.
Together, our team is committed to delivering exceptional coffee experiences that honor Sri Lankan heritage, support sustainable practices, and connect people around the world to the story of Ceylon Coffee. We are more than just a coffee brand – we are a community united by our love for authentic, quality coffee and a shared vision of positive change.