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A Visionary Leader Driving Ethical Business, Community Empowerment, and Global Recognition for Sri Lanka

Dian Gomes is a prominent Sri Lankan business leader, diplomat, and sports advocate, currently serving as the Honorary Consul of Georgia in Sri Lanka. He is the former Chairman of Hela Clothing and a former Group Director of MAS Holdings. A seasoned finance professional, Dian is a Fellow of CIMA (UK), ACCA (UK), and CPA (Australia), with executive education from Wharton, Ashridge, and Harvard Business Schools.

Dians Leadership Roles

Former Group Director, MAS Holdings

Former Chairman, Hela Clothing

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Honorary Consul of Georgia

Director, Nestlé Lanka

International Boxing Association Board Member

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Meet The Founder

Visionary Leader.
Passionate Curator.

Dian Gomes is a globally recognized business leader, former champion boxer, and lifelong patron of the arts.

From leading Sri Lanka's top apparel groups—MAS Holdings and Hela Clothing—to transforming Colombo's Stratford Avenue into a cultural hub, his legacy spans both industry and art. Today, from his serene, traditionally designed private oasis, he dedicates his time to mentoring the next generation and shaping communities.

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Honorary Consulate of Georgia in Sri Lanka

The Honorary Consulate of Georgia in Sri Lanka helps build friendly ties between Georgia and Sri Lanka. It supports Georgian citizens in Sri Lanka and encourages cooperation in culture, business, and tourism.

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The Journey

1978

KPMG

Laid the rigorous financial and analytical foundations at KPMG Ford Rhodes, shaping an uncompromised standard for corporate governance.

1987

May Corporation

Stepped into international operational management, directing local actions for a prominent Fortune 100 giant and navigating macro market complexities.

1992

MAS Intimates

Spearheaded structural transformations over two decades, helping scale global manufacturing networks across 7 nations and guiding 75,000 employees.

2016

Hela Clothing

Assumed executive leadership to redefine brand value, driving rapid agile transformation and executing international expansion frameworks.

2019

Sri Lanka Sikhamani

Conferred one of the nation's highest national honors for extraordinary, lifelong contributions toward industrial development and corporate ethics.

2025

Professional Boxing

Championed national sporting infrastructure on the world stage, formalizing institutional pathways to elevate boxing into a professional athletic industry.

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30+ Awards & Recognitions

DIan Gomes is the Honorary Consul of Georgia in Sri Lanka and previously served as Chairman of Hela Clothing, contributing significantly to both diplomatic relations and the apparel industry.

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Represented Sri Lanka in 15+ Countries

Dian Gomes, Honorary Consul of Georgia in Sri Lanka, represents 15 countries diplomatically and is the former Chairman of Hela Clothing, contributing to international relations and Sri Lanka’s apparel industry.

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Community Leadership & Impact

Dian Gomes, Honorary Consul of Georgia in Sri Lanka, represents 15 countries and, as a community leader, has significantly impacted diplomacy, business, and society through leadership and service.

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Cornerman

Cornerman

The coffee table book ‘Cornerman – Stories from the Life of Dian Gomes’...

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Costumes of Sri Lanka

Costumes of Sri Lanka

The scope of this book is the evolution of Sri Lankan costumes spanning...

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A place in the Sun

A place in the Sun

A collection of stories from Dian’s team at Slimline...

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