EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) Sri Lanka, one of the country’s rapidly expanding global capability centres with a strong focus on consulting services, has further strengthened its Colombo presence with the opening of a new office on Level 22 of the World Trade Center East Tower.
The new facility, inaugurated on 1 September 2026, adds another floor to EY GDS Sri Lanka’s existing presence at the World Trade Center, bringing its total footprint at the location to three levels.
The office was officially inaugurated by EY GDS Global Operations Leader Manesh Patel, alongside members of the EY GDS leadership team.
The expansion supports the continued growth of EY GDS Sri Lanka and enhances its delivery capacity across key areas including technology, business, risk consulting and assurance. The new office provides space for an additional 110 workstations, following the organisation’s recent milestone of exceeding 500 professionals at the Colombo location.
As part of the expansion, EY GDS Sri Lanka has also unveiled a newly refurbished cybersecurity centre on Level 20. The dedicated facility is fully equipped to support the organisation’s growing cybersecurity capabilities.
Together, the new office and upgraded cybersecurity centre represent a significant investment in EY GDS Sri Lanka’s expanding Colombo operations. The organisation is targeting a doubling of its workforce by 2027, further underscoring its long-term commitment to developing Sri Lanka as a key delivery and technology hub.
Commenting on the expansion, EY GDS Global Operations Leader Manesh Patel said the move reflects the strong growth of EY GDS Sri Lanka and the organisation’s confidence in the talent available in the country.
“This expansion in Colombo is a testament to the strong growth of EY GDS Sri Lanka and our confidence in the exceptional talent based here. It strengthens our ability to scale key capabilities while continuing to provide a collaborative environment for our people to thrive.”
Sam Rajapaksa, Consulting and Location Leader at EY GDS Sri Lanka, said the investment demonstrates the organisation’s broader commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s role within EY’s global operations.
He added that as EY GDS Sri Lanka works toward doubling its workforce by 2027, investments in facilities such as the new Level 22 office and cybersecurity centre will provide employees with the environment required to grow while reinforcing the country’s position as a regional technology and delivery hub.
EDB, IESL Join Forces to Strengthen Future Marine and Offshore Engineering Talent
Recognising the strategic importance of the Marine and Offshore sector to Sri Lanka’s export development, the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030 has identified marine-based industries, including boat and shipbuilding, as priority export sectors for the country.
In line with this national priority, the Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), conducted a one-day capacity-building workshop on Marine and Offshore Engineering (M&OE) for engineering undergraduates.
The programme aimed to strengthen students’ technical skills, industry exposure and preparedness for emerging career opportunities within Sri Lanka’s Marine and Offshore Services sector.
Held on 24 August at the University of Moratuwa, the workshop was organised through the Marine and Offshore Services (M&OS) Sub-committee on Skills Development under the Advisory Committee on the M&OS Sector, in collaboration with the University of Moratuwa.
The programme brought together engineering undergraduates from the University of Moratuwa, University of Ruhuna, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), and Ocean University of Sri Lanka.
The participation of students from multiple higher education institutions provided a valuable opportunity to gain broader exposure to the Marine and Offshore Services sector, while learning about emerging industry trends, career pathways and opportunities within the field.
Addressing the gathering, EDB Director General Erandika Dissanayake highlighted the need to explore new opportunities across a range of marine-related industries.
She emphasised the potential in areas including mining, oil and gas, nautical tourism, shipbuilding and other related sectors, underscoring the importance of developing skilled professionals capable of supporting the future growth of Sri Lanka’s marine-based industries.
EY GDS Sri Lanka Expands Colombo Operations with New World Trade Center Office
