Mr. Goonatilleke is a financial professional with over 30 years post qualification experience. He has held senior managerial positions in leading public, multinational and private companies during his career.

He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants (U.K.), since 1987. He is a passed finalist of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Sri Lanka). Mr. Goonatilleke has obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from PIM of University of Sri Jayawardenapura as well. He currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of DSL Group of Companies.