Year: 2022
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Nov- 2022 -8 NovemberLEGENDS OF BUSINESS
BEJEWELLING LIVELIHOOD
When her children were quite young, Mallika Hemachandra found herself widowed when her husband – who had worked in the government hospital as a psychiatrist – passed away. She found that the pension she received…
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8 NovemberLEGENDS OF BUSINESS
CARAT CRAFTSMAN
Men and women through the ages have adorned themselves with decorative items we have come to collectively refer to as ‘jewellery.’ In Sri Lanka, jewellery made of gold is particularly coveted for the cachet of…
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8 NovemberLEGENDS OF BUSINESS
MILLER OF MILLIONS
In 1938, when he graduated from university with a degree in economics, Harischandra could have opted for a well remunerated job in the state sector. But the entrepreneurial call was too strong and he returned…
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8 NovemberLEGENDS OF BUSINESS
DISCIPLINED INDUSTRIALIST
Norman Gunewardene Aitken Spence Public service is certainly part of the Gunewardene gene pool. Norman Gunewardene saw examples of service and a strong work ethic in his parents, and imbued his children with a civic…
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8 NovemberLEGENDS OF BUSINESS
SELF-MADE INDUSTRIALIST
In 1983’s ‘Black July,’ thugs broke in and robbed A. Y. S. Gnanam’s home. He was dressed in a simple sarong and vest as was his custom. The thugs offered the 61-year-old trousers and a…
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7 NovemberLEGENDS OF BUSINESS
MISSION MAN
Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Ceylon Theatres To younger generations, the name evokes a street rather than a man – as in tribute to him, Parsons Road on which one finds the Regal Theatre, Ceylon Theatres’…
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7 NovemberGREEN COVER
HATTON NATIONAL BANK
Q: What is the role of corporates in making Sri Lanka green? A: Going green is the biggest impact businesses can make on a sustainable footprint. And Hatton National Bank (HNB) has embedded sustainability in its business…
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7 NovemberLEGENDS OF BUSINESS
HERITAGE HOTELIER
Cyril Gardiner Galle Face Hotel By the time Cyril Gardiner became a director of the Galle Face Hotel, ‘South Asia’s leading Grande Dame’ was close to celebrating her centenary. Gardiner was just stepping into her…
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7 NovemberLEGENDS OF BUSINESS
MULTIFACETED TALENT
Deshamanya Prof. M. T. A. Furkhan Confifi Group He is lauded for many contributions to the social fabric of Sri Lanka but Deshamanya Prof. M. T. A. Furkhan is certainly loved for his service to…
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7 NovemberLEGENDS OF BUSINESS
CONSUMMATE BANKER
Nihal Fonseka DFCC Bank Nihal Fonseka is the quintessential banker. His slow smile and contemplative air belie the quick and shrewd mind, which has so frequently been keenly consulted and called to serve, in the…
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