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Dhammika Fernando, chairman, Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association 2023/2024
STANDING:-Ms.Sepalika Jayawardena,Director, Plant Lipids Lanka(Pvt) Ltd, Ms. Chandani Ekanayake, General Manager, Amsafe Bridport Pvt Ltd, Tyronee Weckasinghe, Managing Director, Flintec Transducers Pvt Ltd, Neville Fernando, Director, Lanka Naigai Pvt Ltd, Lalith Madappulli, Managing Director, Lanka Hiqu Pvt Ltd, Jaison Joseph, Managing Director, Trinity Steel Pvt Ltd, Mark Muller, Crystal Martin Lanka Pvt Ltd, Lalith Kahatapitiya, Chairman, KIK Lanka Pvt Ltd, Nishantha Bakmeege, Managing Director, Screenline Holdings Pvt Ltd, Prabath Gunasekera( Chairman. Calico Color Pvt Ltd), Manjula Mahadanaarchchi, CEO, Lalan Rubbers Pvt Ltd, Shahid Sangani, Managing Director, Dynawash Pvt Ltd, Vasantha Dias , Secretary General, FTZMA
SEATED:- Hemantha Perera, Chairman, Isabella Pvt Ltd, M.H.Z.M. Marzook, Managing Director, Filotex Lanka Pvt Ltd, Jatinder Biala, Director, Isin Lanka Pvt Ltd,.Dilum Amunugama, Sate Minister, Investment Promotions, Mizukoshi Hideaki , Japanese Ambassador, Dhammika Fernando, Director, Tropical Findings Pvt Ltd, Ms. Renuka Weerakoon, Director General of BOI, Beauno Fernando ( Managing Director, Shore to Shore Pvt Ltd ), Sean Umagiliya, Managing Director, Dial Textiles Industries Pvt Ltd
ABSENT :- Fazal Abdeen, Managing Director, ATG Ceylon Pvt Ltd, Ritesh Singhal, Managing Director, Agromet Asia Pvt Ltd
Dhammika Fernando, Director of Tropical Findings (Pvt) Ltd is also the incumbent president of – Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource Management and Executive Board Member of the World Federation of People Management Associations-WFPMA. He was elected chairman of the Free Trade Zone Manufacturers Association (FTZMA) as members voted unanimously in favour of him at the 42nd Annual General Meeting held at “The Winchester Ballroom”, Kingsbury Colombo on March 31.
Managing Director – Dial Textiles Industries Pvt Ltd , Sean Umagiliya was also unanimously elected as the Honorary secretary of the Association and Tyronne Weckasinghe , Managing Director of Flintec Transducers Pvt Ltd as the Deputy Secretary while Fazal Abdeen, Managing Director of ATG Ceylon Pvt Ltd and Nishantha Bakmeege Managing Director, Screenline Holdings PLC as Vice Chairmen.
M.H.Z.M.Marzook, Managing Director of Filotex Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, will remain as the Honorary Treasurer, while Manjula Mahadanaarachchi, CEO of Lalan Rubbers Pvt Ltd would deputize him as deputy Treasurer of the Association.
Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki was the chief guest at the AGM while The Sate Minister of Investment Promotion Mr. Dilum Amunugama and Director General of Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Ms. Renuka Weerakoon were the guests of honour.
FTZMA is the leading Association representing the foreign direct investors in the various export processing zones in Sri Lanka. Since it commenced its operation from Katunayake Free Trade Zone over 40 years ago, the Association has been representing the foreign direct investments, expanding their presence to all Free Trade Zones in Sri Lanka.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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