Mr. N.P. K Ranaweer holds a degree in Master of Science in Town and Country Planning from the University of Moratuwa.

He has also completed Post Graduate in Regional Planning from the University of Kelaniya and Urban Management from Erasmus University, the Netherlands respectively. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Estate Management and Valuation from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte.

Mr. N.P.K Ranweera has engaged over 11 years of experience in Senior Management of Urban Development and Planning and further holds professional experience as a Corporate Member of the Institute of Town Planners of Sri Lanka (ITPSL M241) and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Real Estate and Valuation, Sri Lanka (IREV 54).

Mr. Ranaweera was appointed as the Board Director / Secretary of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and as a Board Director for Lanka Electricity Company Private Limited, Lanka Rest Houses Limited, Waters Edge Recreations Limited, Waters Edge Limited, Urban Settlement Development Authority, Urban Investment and Development Company, Road Development Authority.