Chairman Archives - Lanka Business News

January 19, 2025

Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 2025 – Renowned investment banker, entrepreneur, PPP specialist and Chairman & Owner of TWC Holdings, Thilan Wijesinghe, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Ventive Hospitality Limited, which successfully concluded a USD 200 Mn IPO in India, reaching a market capitalisation of over USD 2 billion upon the commencement […]

January 19, 2025

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, a leader in non-banking financial services, has announced the appointment of Prof. Ajantha Samarakoon as its new Chairman of the Board, with effect from 31st December 2024, subsequent to receiving approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. A distinguished academic and professional, Prof. Samarakoon brings a wealth of expertise […]

January 8, 2025

07th January 2025: AIA Sri Lanka is pleased to announce the appointment of Biswa Prakash Misra as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective January 2025 – subject to approval of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. Biswa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role, having been a member […]

December 4, 2024

Mr. Maheel Kuragama was recently appointed as Chairman of the State Mortgage and Investment Bank, a leading state-owned institution with a rich history spanning over 9 decades. Mr. Kuragama is a distinguished senior banker, with over 32 years of extensive and varied experience in all areas of banking. Appointed as the Chairman in November 2024, […]

November 18, 2024

Prof. P.N.D. Fernando officially took over as Chairman of People’s Bank on 18th November 2024 at a ceremony held at the bank’s Head Office attended by CEO/GM of People’s Bank, Clive Fonseka and the bank’s senior management. Prof. Fernando brings with him over 25 years of experience in finance, banking, and higher education. He has […]

October 4, 2024

Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe (Rtd) aasumed duties today (10/03/2024) as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). He was the Commander of the Navy from October 2017 to December 2018. Admiral Ranasinghe also served as the Secretary to Ministry of Ports and Shipping & Southern Development in 2019. He is an Anti-Submarine […]

October 3, 2024

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Tuesday, 28 November 2023 – Sri Lanka’s leading LP Gas providers, Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. and Litro Gas Terminal Lanka PVT Ltd., have appointed Mr. Channa Gunawardana as their new Chairman, marking a significant step in the companies’ ongoing commitment to ensuring uninterrupted energy supply across Sri Lanka. Mr. Gunawardana brings a wealth of experience […]

September 4, 2024

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) delegates paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Mr. Khondoker Rashed Maqsood on 01 September 2024 Sunday at his office, Agargaon, Dhaka. The ICAB delegation comprised of Vice President (Education & Examinations) Mr. MBM Lutful Hadee FCA and CEO […]

July 29, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 29th, 2024 – In a strategic move towards advancing digital payment solutions in Sri Lanka, WEBXPAY welcomes Thilak Piyadigama, a veteran with over three decades of experience in banking and technology, as its new Executive Chairman. Piyadigama is set to lead WEBXPAY into a new era of digital payment innovation, with […]

July 10, 2024

The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) the chamber for knowledge and innovation, proudly announces the appointment of Nishan Mendis as its new Chairman for the term 2024/2025. Nishan, a seasoned leader in the IT/BPM industry, brings with him a wealth of experience and a vision to elevate Sri Lanka as a […]

Thilan Wijesinghe on Board of Blackstone backed USD 2 Billion Ventive Hospitality

Prof. Ajantha Samarakoon Appointed as New Chairman of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC

AIA Sri Lanka welcomes Biswa Prakash Misra as new Chairman

New Chairman appointed to the SMIB

Prof. P.N.D. Fernando Assumes Duties as the New Chairman of People’s Bank

Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe (Rtd), new Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Channa Gunawardana appointed as Chairman at Litro Gas Lanka

ICAB delegates paid a Courtesy call on new BSEC Chairman

Veteran banking innovator Thilak Piyadigama takes the helm at WEBXPAY

Nishan Mendis appointed as SLASSCOM Chairman for 2024/2025, Set to Propel Sri Lanka’s IT/BPM Industry to Global Prominence