Ajitha Wanninayake

Ajitha Wanninayake is a highly experienced Senior Tailings Engineer currently employed at Klohn Crippen Berger since December 2024. Previously, Ajitha served as Technical Director - Tailings at GHD from June 2021 to November 2024 and held the position of Principal Geotechnical Engineer and Project Manager at AECOM for over a decade. Expertise includes design management, geotechnical analysis, and the design and safety auditing of Tailings Storage Facilities. Ajitha's extensive background encompasses roles at Knight Piesold, the Road Development Authority, Oyo Corporation, and Link Engineering Limited, focusing on geotechnical engineering, road design, and construction supervision. Academic qualifications include a Master of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering from Saitama University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Peradeniya.