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INTRODUCTION

MAHESH PASQUAL
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

Mahesh Pasqual from Colombo, Sri Lanka was elected to
serve a two-year term as a director of Lions Clubs International at the
association’s 104th International Convention, June 24 through June 28,
2022.
Director Pasqual has been a chartered civil engineer for
more than 35 years. He is currently chairman and managing director of
Isuru Engineering Pte Ltd—a construction company that he founded in
1993. He has been recognized by the Sri Lankan government with an
Excellence in Service Award for his work in strengthening the country’s
economy and providing employment opportunities in the construction
trade.
He became a Lion in 1996 as a charter member of the
Colombo Somerset Lions Club. As the son and grandson of community
leaders who were heavily involved with charity and volunteer
organizations, Director Pasqual was inspired to serve his community
from a very early age. He has held a number of offices within the
association including multiple district council chairperson, multiple
district Lions Quest chairperson and LCIF multiple district coordinator.
He was extension chairman and largely responsible for the formation
of the Maldives Addu Lions Club—the only Lions Club in the Republic of
Maldives. He also chaired the steering committee for the 44th ISAAME
Forum held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2016.
As a district governor, Director Pasqual was instrumental in
building the Golden Jubilee Eye Hospital at Kadawatha which provides
eye care and conducts cataract surgery free of charge. He also serves
as chairperson of the hospital trust. Additionally, he has been treasurer
of the Lanka Lions Foundation of Sri Lanka since its founding by Past
International President Mahendra Amarasuriya. He currently also serves
as chairperson of the Lions Quest Trust of Sri Lanka and pioneered
the introduction of the Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence program
throughout the country.
In recognition of his service to the association, he has
received numerous awards including the United in Service pin, the Family
Membership Pioneering pin and the Five Star Award for outstanding

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