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2009-2011<\/span><\/time>

Chief of Defence Staff<\/span><\/p>

As the highest-ranking officer in the Sri Lankan military, he oversaw the broader military strategies across all armed forces\u200b<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>

2019<\/span><\/time>

Promotion to Marshal of the Air Force <\/span><\/p>

He was promoted to the five-star rank in recognition of his leadership during the civil war<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>

2020-2024<\/span><\/time>

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Marshal Goonetileke is known for his strategic thinking, calm demeanor under pressure, and ability to foster teamwork among his subordinates. His leadership style emphasized discipline, modernization, and innovative tactics<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In numerous speeches, he has highlighted the importance of teamwork, resilience, and dedication to one\u2019s nation. He has often remarked that “Success is achieved not by individual efforts but by collective determination.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Throughout his career, he mentored many young officers, many of whom now hold key positions in the Sri Lankan military<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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His leadership continues today in his role as a public servant and Governor of the Western Province. Major Milestones 2006-2011 Commander of the Air Force Appointed as the 12th Commander of the Air Force, he led the air operations that helped end the Sri Lankan Civil War in 2009\u200b 2009-2011 Chief of Defence Staff As the highest-ranking officer in the Sri Lankan military, he oversaw the broader military strategies across all armed forces\u200b 2019 Promotion to Marshal of the Air Force He was promoted to the five-star rank in recognition of his leadership during the civil war 2020-2024 Governor of the Western Province Appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, he managed the largest and most populous region in Sri Lanka, ensuring economic stability and security\u200b Biography Early Life & Education Born into a family with a military background, Roshan Goonetileke joined the Sri Lanka Air Force in 1978. His education prepared him for a distinguished career in aviation and leadership Early Military Career After completing his cadet training, Goonetileke quickly rose through the ranks, earning a reputation for his strategic insight and dedication to duty. His early career saw him command a variety of air operations, excelling in his leadership roles and operational expertise Personal Life Roshan Goonetileke is married and has two children. 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He has often remarked that “Success is achieved not by individual efforts but by collective determination.” Mentorship & Influence Throughout his career, he mentored many young officers, many of whom now hold key positions in the Sri Lankan military Awards & Recognition Medals and Decorations:Marshal Goonetileke has received numerous military awards for his valor and service Rana Wickrama Padakkama (RWP) for gallantry Promotion to Marshal of the Air Force in 2019, a ceremonial rank reserved for those who have displayed exceptional service to the nation\u200b Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP) for distinguished service Special Recognition His contributions to the military were also recognized internationally, with accolades from foreign military institutions and governments Legacy & Contributions Influence on Sri Lanka\u2019s National Defense Marshal Goonetileke\u2019s leadership during the final stages of the civil war reshaped the Sri Lankan military, particularly the Air Force, with a focus on technological advancements and strategic air operations Learn More Ongoing Contributions Post-retirement, he continues to be involved in various advisory roles, influencing both military strategy and governance Learn More Get In Touch Contact Us Mail info@marshalroshan.lk Public Relations Contact +94777777270 Address 153B, Rajagiriya Road, Rajagiriya Appointment Request for Interviews or Partnerships Name Email Message Send<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1564","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marshalroshan.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marshalroshan.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marshalroshan.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marshalroshan.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marshalroshan.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1564"}],"version-history":[{"count":54,"href":"https:\/\/marshalroshan.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1564\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1911,"href":"https:\/\/marshalroshan.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1564\/revisions\/1911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marshalroshan.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}