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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 […]

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