SLANZBC hosts 30th AGM
View(s):The 30th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka – Australia – New Zealand Business Council (SLANZBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held recently with Paul Stephens, High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka and David Pine, High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka & Maldives, in attendance as Chief Guests.
Mr. Stephens acknowledged Sri Lanka’s resilience during the recent economic challenges and emphasised the need for accelerated reforms, including export diversification, investment, climate improvements, tourism, vocational education, and digitalization, to prepare for debt repayments from 2028.
Mr. Pine congratulated the newly appointed SLANZBC President Chandana Amaradasa and the new Committee, and thanked the outgoing President Ms. Udara Cumaratunga for her outstanding service. He highlighted the strong collaboration between Sri Lanka, Australia, and New Zealand. Reflecting on past engagements, he praised the organization’s activities and underscored shared partnership goals, especially in tourism, agriculture, education, and sports.
Mr. Amaradasa Managing Director at Island Leisure Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, was elected as President of the Council for 2025/26. M.H.K.M. Hameez, Managing Director of Spillburg Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and Ms. Jayanthi Dharmasena, Managing Director of Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd were elected as Senior Vice President and Vice President respectively. Ms. Shiyamalee Karunanayake, General Manager of Hayleys Advantis Ltd was elected as Treasurer. Ms. Udara Cumaratunga, Deputy General Manager, Commercial & Marketing at South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd will serve as immediate past president after two years of dedicated service, the chamber said in a media release.
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