Dian Gomes

Dian’s Early Career Journey

Dian began his journey after completing his secondary education at Royal College, where he won the A/L Form Prize. In 1977, he started his career at KPMG Ford Rhodes as a management trainee, gaining valuable experience. At just 22, he became Financial Controller at Saracen Interiors, later rising to Finance Director at 26. His true path led him to the apparel industry, where in 1987 he was recruited by US Fortune 100 retailer May Corporation as their youngest global General Manager. Later, he joined MAS as General Manager of Shadowline.

Dian Early Career
Dian Gomes - Career Timeline

Dian Gomes

Career Timeline – From Trainee Accountant to Global Sports & Business Leader

IBA Leadership Role
2022 – Present

IBA Leadership

Independent Director, IBA Board of Directors (2022). Chairman, Lanka IBA Professional Boxing Company (2025).

Sri Lanka Sikhamani Award
2019

National Honor

Awarded the title 'Sri Lanka Sikhamani' by the President of Sri Lanka.

Honorary Consul of Georgia
2018 – Present

Honorary Consul

Honorary Consul of Georgia in Sri Lanka

Business and Board Roles
2015 – Present

Business & Board Roles

Chairman of Villa Republic, Innovest, Hela Clothing, Colombo School of Business & Management, Lanka IBA Professional Boxing Company. Director at Nestlé Lanka PLC, Lankem Ceylon PLC, and Public Service Commission.

Awards and Recognition
2003 – 2014

Awards & Recognition

CIMA Pinnacle Business Leader of the Year, National HRM Gold Awards, National Export Excellence, SLIM Icon Award, World Brand Leadership Award, UNESCO Eco Recognition, Globe Forum Sweden Sustainability Innovation, African Leadership Award for Sports, and more.

Sports Leadership Roles
2001 – 2007

Sports Leadership

President, Sri Lanka Boxing Association | President, National Association of Fencing | Member, Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC)

CIMA President
2001 – 2002

President

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA UK)

MAS Intimates Managing Director
1992 – 2016

Managing Director

MAS Intimates Pvt. Ltd. (Slimline Division). Grew into a USD 600M business and became part of a USD 3B group.

Westgate Interiors Chairman
1986 – Present

Chairman

Westgate Interiors

CIMA Fellowship Certificate
1988

FCMA – Fellow

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA, UK)

Finance Director at Saracen
1982 – 1988

Finance Director

Saracen Interior International

KPMG Management Trainee
1978 – 1981

Management Trainee

KPMG Ford Rhodes

National & International Awards ​
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Recognized globally for his leadership in business, sports, and diplomacy.

Global Sporting Delegations ​
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Represented Sri Lanka at Olympics, AIBA, and Commonwealth Sport advisory boards.

Leadership in Apparel ​
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From MAS Holdings to Hela Clothing, shaping Sri Lanka’s global manufacturing identity.

Leadership in Apparel ​
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Fellowship status from three of the world’s leading accounting bodies, reflecting decades.

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