LeMS

Our Story

Our Journey Towards a Greener Future

LEMS was born out of a vision to drive Sri Lanka's green transition and establish a sustainable future for urban mobility. Incubated by the Island Climate Initiative (ICI)—an organization committed to advancing urban sustainability and the circular economy—our story began with a bold idea in 2020.

After refining the concept and identifying key partners throughout 2022, LEMS was officially formed in April 2023. Our mission? To lead Sri Lanka's transition to cleaner energy and ensure progress remains on the right path for future generations.

Pioneering Energy-as-a-Service

To spark this transition, LEMS focuses on converting petrol-powered three-wheelers into fully electric vehicles. By engaging with key stakeholders—including three-wheeler owners, drivers, financial institutions, the government, and equipment manufacturers—we’ve designed a scalable strategy to meet the growing demand for energy-as-a-service.

Driving Change for a Sustainable Future

LeMS is committed to reshaping Sri Lanka’s transportation ecosystem by introducing innovative technologies and sustainable practices. By electrifying one of the country’s most widely used modes of transport, we aim to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future for all.

Our Partner

We have partnered with Vega Innovations to accelerate the shift toward a cleaner environment. Based in Sri Lanka, Vega Innovation combines a passion for environmental consciousness with technical excellence. From daily commuters to cherished classic cars, they deliver bespoke electric conversion solutions that respect original aesthetics while embracing the future of green energy.

Our Team

Shirendra Lawrence

Co-Founder

Shirendra earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from Imperial College London and became a Chartered Engineer after nine years of work in the UK. Returning to Sri Lanka, he spent 27 years at MAS Holdings, holding Board positions and leading operations across multiple countries. Retiring as Group COO in 2020, he now serves on several Boards at MAS and other organizations. He is President of AmCham, a former President of the Ceylon Motor Sports Club, and an active motorsport competitor in Asia..

Sudarshan Ahangama

Co-Founder

Sudarshan was until very recently the group CFO for MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd, the largest apparel tech company in South Asia and the highest revenue company in Sri Lanka employing 95,000 people in 16 countries and is still is a key advisor on their investments. Formerly he was the head of John Keels Stock Broking. He has been directly responsible for transactions in excess of over USD 500 Mn over his career. This includes M&A as well as divestitures and acquisition transactions in the US, UK, China, Indonesia, India, and Bangladesh to name a few.

Chaminda Rajapakse

Co-Founder

Chaminda holds Master's degrees from Harvard University and Brandeis University in policy and economics. Until 2018, Chaminda worked for the World Bank Group, UN agencies, and leading global consulting firms in over 25 countries across four continents as senior staff and consultant. In 2018, he founded Island Climate Initiative to promote sustainability investments, advise international companies and development organizations, and facilitate work in Sri Lanka. He has also invested in hospitality and fintech in Sri Lanka

Natasha Silva

Co-Founder

Natasha holds a first-class honors degree in Mathematics from Imperial College London. She began her career at JP Morgan Investment Bank in London, where she spent over four years, rising to Associate in FX Markets. She then joined MAS Group, leading Corporate Finance, Strategy & Treasury for the past decade. In this role, she partnered with the Group Finance Director to manage investments, divestments, private equity, and venture capital initiatives, overseeing due diligence, valuations, deal structuring, and negotiations for global start-ups and acquisitions.

Dinesh Mendis

Director

Dinesh’s corporate career spans 30 years. He served on the Board of Aitken Spence Group Ltd for 15 years, one of Sri Lanka’s largest conglomerates employing 15,000 across multiple industries. He was Managing Director of companies in Fintech, Financial Services, Freight Forwarding, and Logistics, and held Directorships in ICT, Printing and Packaging, Real Estate, Engineering, and Services. Currently, he is an Director at Lanka Walltiles PLC, Swisstek Ceylon PLC, and Vallibel Power Erathna PLC — all publicly listed companies.

Yugantha Perera

Chief Technological Officer

Yugantha is ICI's Chief Technology Officer, providing technical evaluation for new businesses and serving as the Technical Lead on ICI's USAID-funded plastic innovation project. Prior to ICI, he was an Engineering Manager at a leading equipment manufacturer in Sri Lanka. He also worked as a research engineer in large corporations' research and development departments, focusing on evaluating and scaling up new technologies. Yugantha is an engineer by profession, with specialization in Process Engineering from the University of Moratuwa.

Asita Kodippilikande

Outreach, Marketing,

and Awareness Lead

Outreach, Marketing,

and Awareness Lead

Asita serves as the Outreach, Marketing, and Awareness Lead at LeMS, where he provides sales leadership and oversees field operations in sales and marketing. Before joining LeMS, he was an Assistant General Manager at a leading blue-chip automobile company in Sri Lanka. Asita has also held senior managerial roles in aftersales and spare parts operations with renowned automobile brands. A seasoned sales strategist, he holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.