Canisius Fernando re-elected CNCI Chairman for another term

The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) had its 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 25th November 2022 at Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo. Thilaka Jayasundara, Secretary, Ministry of Industries was the Chief Guest while Chaminda pathiraja, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Industries was the Guest of Honour. Canisius Fernando, who had been the Chairman – CNCI for the past year was re-elected Chairman for another term at the AGM.

Fernando counts decades of experience in the private sector holding very senior and responsible appointments in reputed organizations in the country.

He has obtained his initial Degree in Management followed by a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Queensland in Australia. Currently he is holding the position of the Chief Executive Officer of Aqua Packaging (Pvt) Ltd. In addition to his responsibility as the Chairman CNCI, he also holds the honorary appointment of the Chairman of “Indexpo Certification Ltd” which is a Certification Body initiated by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries together with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka.