our team

Our Team

Gemunu Karanuratne- General Manager
	A 1976 Graduate of Ceylon Hotel School & Tourism, Mr. Karanuratne has over 30 years of experience in managerial positions. His expertise was gained abroad as well as in Sri Lanka. He is currently the General Manager of Villa Ocean View Hotels.

Upul Wijekoon- Executive Chef
	Upul has over 20 years of culinary experience in the leisure and hospitality industry. Having worked in many parts of the world such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Maldives. Saudi Arabia, Doha- Qatar, and Singapore, Upul has gained vast experience in worldly cuisines. His reputation includes working at leading hospitality establishments such as Sheraton Creek Hotel & Tower, Dubai-Hilton, Dubai-Taj Samudra and Mount lavinia Hotel among many others. Upul is well-trained on HACCP Standard, ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System, OSHAS and ISO 14001 Environment Management System from reputed institutions in Sri Lanka and overseas. He shares his knowledge and expertise with us at Villa Ocean View as our Executive Chef.

Andrew Buultjens- Recreation cum Entertainment Manager
	Andrew Buultjens has almost 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has worked in many aspects of hotel management. Hailing work experience from Germany and Austria, Andrew is capable of giving excellent entertainment for our hotel guests. He organizes a variety of fun programmes such as in-door games, out door games, water games, water aerobics and theme nights. Additionally, Andrew handles kid's programmes, gym facilities, and conducts the Karaoke and DJ compeering.

Aravinda Ilukpitiya - Food and Beverage Manager
	Aravinda carries 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Previous work places include The Lanka Oberoi, Meridian Dubai, Grand Oriental Hotel, and Unawatuna Beach Resort in varying positions from Assistant Restaurant Manager to Restaurant & Bar Manager. Aravinda has completed Basic Professional studies in Hotel Management at Ceylon Hotel School. Aravinda's expertise also branches out to banqueting, cocktail parties, lounge bars, supper clubs and out door catering.

R.W.M. Luxaman Rajapakse - Executive Housekeeper
	Luxaman has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He's worked in the Dubai Jumeirah International Hotels Chain and Maldives Adaaran Hotels (subsidiary of Aitken Spence). Luxaman's knowledge of housekeeping and laundry has earned him praise on such neat and orderly rooms at Villa Ocean View.

Nuwana Managoda- Assistant Front Office Manager
	Nuwana has over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has worked in various categories in the trade. Previous workplaces include Coral Garden- Hikkaduwa, Intercontinental- Colombo, The Rock Cafe- Colombo and Galle Face Hotel- Colombo. Nuwana has completed basic professional studies in hotel management at Ceylon Hotel School and has experience in banqueting, cocktail parties and event organizing.