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Roshan Goonetileke is a Sri Lankan politician and former Member of Parliament. He was born on 28 February 1956 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Goonetileke.
Roshan Goonetileke is 64 years old. He is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 70 kg.
Roshan Goonetileke is married to Mrs. Goonetileke and they have two children.
Roshan Goonetileke has served as a Member of Parliament for the Colombo District from 2000 to 2004. He was also a member of the United National Party (UNP) and served as the Deputy Minister of Education from 2001 to 2004.
Roshan Goonetileke has an estimated net worth of $1 million. He has earned his wealth through his political career and other business ventures. He is also a successful entrepreneur and has invested in various businesses.
Roshan Goonetileke is an active philanthropist and has donated to various charities and causes. He is also a patron of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society.
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Roshan Goonetileke Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Roshan Goonetileke's Wife?
His wife is Nelun Moonemalle
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Harry Goonatilake (Father) |
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Nelun Moonemalle |
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Rehan, Ronali |
Roshan Goonetileke Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Roshan Goonetileke worth at the age of 68 years old? Roshan Goonetileke’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from . We have estimated
Roshan Goonetileke's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
He was appointed Governor of the Western Province by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on 24 March 2020 succeeding Seetha Arambepola who resigned from the post of Governor to accept a national list appointment. .
Goonetileke is married to Mrs. Nelun Goonetileke. They have a son and a daughter, Rehan and Ronali. Rehan, followed the family tradition becoming a Helicopter Pilot. An avid sportsman, Goonetileke was heavily involved in the development of Sri Lanka Rugby, as the President of the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union, serving two successful terms from 1 June 2010 to 11 January 2012.
He was appointed as Acting Chief of Defence Staff on 16 November 2009 and was confirmed as Chief of Defence Staff on 28 February 2012 upon relinquishing Command of the Sri Lanka Air Force. He was appointed Chairman Board of Management of Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAA of SL) with effect from 5 October 2009 until relinquishing duties on 28 December 2011. He was also appointed as Chairman of Waters Edge Ltd, a government-owned, multi-facility recreational and hospitality complex.
He was the 12th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and is the eldest son of the 5th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Harry Goonatilake and the elder brother of Group Captain Shirantha Goonatilake, who was killed in action in 1995. He was the second serving service Commander to be appointed as Chief of Defence Staff whilst holding the office. Goonetileke is the most decorated officer in the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force and is held in high esteem for the role he played in ending the almost three decade long civil war that tore down the country’s economy and claimed thousands of lives. As a result, he was bestowed upon with the honorary rank of Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force in 2019, the first Sri Lankan to receive this honour.
He followed his father by joining the Sri Lanka Air Force as an Officer Cadet in the General Duties Pilot Branch on 13 January 1978. On successful completion of flying training, he was commissioned in the rank of Pilot Officer on 24 August 1979. Having logged many flying hours both in fixed and rotary wing aircraft serving as an operational pilot, he served as the Commanding Officer of No. 03 Maritime Squadron and No. 04 Helicopter Wing. He functioned as the Zonal Commander in both Northern and Eastern Zones, and commanded Air Force Bases Katunayake, Anuradhapura and China Bay. Goonetileke graduated from the Air Command and Staff College, Air University in 1994 and attended National Defence College in Pakistan in 2001. He functioned as Director Operations, Deputy Chief of Staff Operations and Chief of Staff, prior to being appointed the Commander of the Air Force on 12 July 2007. On 18 May 2009, he was promoted Air Chief Marshal, becoming the first ever serving Officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force to be promoted to four star rank. He was admitted to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by the University of Kelaniya on 20 November 2009, in recognition of his professional achievements as the Commander of the Air Force. He is also a Honoury Fellow of the Institute of Management in Sri Lanka.
Born on 28 February 1956, to Harry Goonatilake and Marian Perera, he had a younger brother and two sisters. Goonatilake completed his education at St Peter's College, Colombo, where he excelled in both studies and sports.
