Laugfs Gas PLC has appointed Ashan De Silva, a structural engineer by profession, as the Chief Executive Officer of the company with effect from May 30, 2013. However W K H Wegapitiya will continue to operate as the Chairman/Group CEO of Laugfs Gas and its subsidiaries. Since joining Laugfs Gas, De Silva has been involved with all its activities in the downstream LP Gas landscape and encompassing import, storage, filling, plant and plant technology, marketing, distribution, sales, health safety and environment.