The Industrial Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) held its 32nd Annual General Meeting on July 25, 2023, at the Hilton Colombo. This annual event serves as a crucial platform for members, government officials, and industry experts to interact and discuss the future of Sri Lanka’s industrial sector. The meeting was attended by Hon. (Dr.) Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Plantation Industries and Minister of Industries, as the Chief Guest.
During the meeting, the leadership team for the year 2023/24 was solidified. Mr. Brahman Balaratnarajah, Deputy Managing Director from Haycarb PLC, was re-elected as the Chairman. Mr. Kelum Kospelawatte, Factory Director from Singer Industries Ceylon PLC, was appointed as the Senior Vice Chairman, and Ms. Harini Rajadasa, Head of Regulatory & Corporate Affairs from Unilever Sri Lanka, was named Vice Chairman.
The Executive Committee for 2023/24 includes representatives from prominent companies such as Alpha Industries (Pvt) Ltd, Ceylon Biscuits Ltd, Ceylon Tobacco Co PLC, Dipped Products PLC, Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC, Hettigoda Industries (Pvt) Ltd, Litro Gas Lanka Ltd, Nestle Lanka PLC, PGP Glass Ceylon PLC, Polypak Secco (Pvt) Ltd, Richard Pieris & Co PLC, The Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC, and The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC.
