Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunathilake named KDU Chancellor

Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunathilake has assumed the position of Chancellor at the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), one of South Asia's leading defence and security studies institutions.

The appointment reflects KDU's continued commitment to maintaining high-calibre academic and strategic leadership. As Chancellor, Gunathilake will oversee the university's academic governance and institutional development while maintaining its role as a centre of excellence in defence education.

The Kotelawala Defence University, established as a premier institution for defence and security studies, has expanded significantly in recent years to offer comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across multiple disciplines.

Gunathilake's appointment brings extensive military experience to the chancellorship role, positioning the institution to strengthen its connections with defence and security sectors while advancing its academic standing in the region.