SriLankan Airlines Management absorbed Chief Executive Officer Capt. Suren Ratwatte into the permanent cadre following the completion of his probationary period, Secretary of SriLankan Airlines Airlines Dalreen Thirukumar said.
She was giving evidence before the Presidential Commission inquiring into the alleged malpractices at SriLankan Airlines yesterday.
Thirukumar further said that Capt. Suren Ratwatte was selected as the most qualified person for the post of SriLankan Airlines CEO at the interviews.
Thirukumar also said that 59 applications were received by SriLankan Airlines when applications were called for the post of Chief Executive Officer.
State Council Sajith Bandara lead evidence for the day. Thirukumar further said that Capt.Ratwatte received a monthly remuneration of Rs.300,000 when holding the CEO position.
Capt.Ratwatte retired from his post on July 31, 2018. According to Thirukumar, Capt. Ratwatte has officially informed of his retirement in writing, to the present Chairman Ranjith Fernando.
Thirukumar also said that SriLankan Airlines Chairman Fernando had sent a letter of appreciation to Capt. Ratwatte on June 21 for his committed work as the CEO.