SRI LANKA–SINGAPORE BUSINESS COUNCIL
Sri Lanka–Singapore Business Council Elects New Leadership at 28th AGM
The 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka–Singapore Business Council (SLSBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held recently, with the participation of Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Singapore in Sri Lanka, as the Chief Guest.
Delivering his address, Mr. Shiluka Goonawardena, the outgoing President of the Council, reflected on the Council’s progress and achievements during his tenure and extended his appreciation to the membership and committee for their continued support.
At the meeting, Mr. Janaka Gunasekera, Deputy Managing Director of A. Baur & Co. (Pvt) Ltd, was elected President of the SLSBC for the term 2025–2026.
In his inaugural remarks, Mr. Gunasekera thanked the membership for their confidence and outlined the Council’s strategic priorities for the year ahead. He noted that the Council intends to organize a business promotion mission to Singapore, conduct sector-specific roundtables, and hold business forums on timely themes such as digital transformation and sustainability. He further highlighted plans for networking evenings and capacity-building workshops for SMEs and exporters in collaboration with Singaporean institutions. Emphasizing the Council’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties, he underscored the importance of engaging with government and policy stakeholders to create a more conducive environment for bilateral business relations.
The new leadership team for the year 2025/2026 was also confirmed at the AGM. Mr. Tilak Gunawardana, Group Director and Chief Financial Officer of MAC Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, was elected Senior Vice President, while Ms. Nirupa Peiris, General Manager of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, was elected Vice President. The position of Treasurer was filled by Mr. Jerome Brohier of Aitken Spence Cargo (Pvt) Ltd.
The committee for the new term comprises Air Global (Pvt) Ltd, Ceylon Grain Elevators Ltd, CIC Holdings PLC, Just In Time Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, Kalhari Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd, Spillburg Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, and Vaughan Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd. Outgoing President Mr. Shiluka Goonawardena will continue to serve on the committee as Immediate Past President. In addition, Dr. Lakith Peiris, Managing Director of Hemas Hospitals, and Mr. Suhayl Sangani, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ceylon Jewelry Manufacturers, were invited to serve on the committee. Mr. Prajeeth Balasubramanium was appointed to the Advisory Committee to ensure continuity of Council initiatives, while Mr. Shamil Mendis and Mr. Rohitha Mendis will continue as Honorary Members.
Concluding the AGM, Mr. Gunasekera reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the objectives of the Sri Lanka–Singapore Business Council by enhancing trade, investment, and cooperation between the two nations, and called upon members to actively support and participate in the Council’s initiatives.
