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November 17, 2022

John Keells X (JKX) is a startup accelerator and open innovation programme that has been helping startups obtain funding, receive training and the right connections to scale and grow into successful companies. JKX recently conducted “JKX Accelerate” Demo Day, following the Pre-Accelerator programme for startups. The event saw 12 startups pitching to […]

August 2, 2022

In another significant step towards strengthening Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), the John Keells Group introduced equal maternity and paternity leave days as Parental Leave commencing August 2022. While the Group will continue to offer 100 days of maternity leave on the birth or adoption of a child, the 5-days of paternity […]

June 21, 2022

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) announced it will raise the equivalent of USD 75 million of foreign direct investment by way of a private placement of Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) denominated unlisted convertible debentures (“debentures”) to certain controlled affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, headquartered in Canada (collectively, “Fairfax”). The transaction […]

June 9, 2022

Jehan Perinpanayagam CEO of Infomate and Vice President John Keells Holdings was appointed the Chairman, Member Network Panel of ACCA Sri Lanka for the year 2022/ 2023, at the recently held Annual General Meeting at the Hilton Colombo Residencies. Jehan counts over 25 years of experience including 17 years in the IT/ BPM industry and is […]

March 11, 2022

08 March 2022, Colombo: Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts proudly launched its latest sustainability initiative, “Cinnamon Rainforest Restoration Project” in collaboration with Ruk Rakaganno (The Tree Society of Sri Lanka), Forest Department Sri Lanka and John Keells Foundation, to restore a degraded 50-acre plot over a period of three years after which […]

March 9, 2022

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John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) signed an agreement with Hemas Consumer Brands on 9th March 2022 to offer all female employees of the John Keells Group with the ‘Fems Aya’ sanitary napkins, free of charge, going forward. Menstrual Health is a highly stigmatised topic, and the lack of education on menstrual […]

January 21, 2022

Kala Pola went online for the second time in 2021 ahead of Christmas as a month-long event held from 28th November to 28th December. Captioned `Kala Pola Online Christmas Edition’, the event was hosted by John Keells Foundation within its digital gallery www.srilankanartgallery.com which provides exposure and sustainable market linkages for […]

January 20, 2022

Six of the country’s leading arts organisations announce projects and events that celebrate Art, Architecture and Design during the first half of 2022 The year 2022 marks the start of a series of important and unmissable art and architecture events taking place in Colombo involving artists from across the country and internationally. Six […]

December 30, 2021

Every year, Microsoft recognises the achievements of its partners accelerating digital transformations at its annual Microsoft Inspire Awards. At this year’s virtual awards ceremony, John Keells IT received three awards in recognition of its expertise; Azure Tech Intensity Partner of the year, SAP on Azure Partner of the year, Azure Migrate Partner of the […]

December 28, 2021

As 2021 draws to its conclusion, it is in retrospect that we begin to understand the enormity of the challenges that have been overcome. From the reverberating effects of the extended COVID-19 lockdowns to the unpredictability of the pandemic itself, there has been much to contend with. Yet, throughout this time, John Keells IT […]

John Keells X hosts Demo Day following Pre-Accelerator Programme for startups

John Keells introduces an equal 100 days of maternity and paternity leave days as parental leave

John Keells Holdings PLC to raise the equivalent of USD 75 million via unlisted convertible debentures to Fairfax Financial.

Jehan Perinpanayagam appointed as Chairman Member Network Panel of ACCA Sri Lanka for the year 2022/2023

“Cinnamon Rainforest Restoration Project” Launched

John Keells launches the “SanNap programme” to provide Hemas ‘Fems Aya’ sanitary napkins to employees

John Keells and George Keyt Foundation continue to empower local artists through Kala Pola Online powered by innovative banking solutions from Nation’s Trust Bank

Art and Architecture exhibitions highlight a thriving arts scene

John Keells IT Wins Prestigious Awards at the Microsoft Inspire Awards 2021

John Keells IT Concludes 2021 Recognised as an Award-Winning Industry Leader