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Sri Lankan Business Icon Harry Jayawardena Passes Away at 82 Deshamanya Harry Jayawardena, one of Sri Lanka’s most influential industrialists, has passed away at the age of 82. Widely known for his far-reaching business ventures and significant contributions to the country’s economy, Jayawardena was a leading figure in both the corporate and diplomatic spheres. A Legacy of Business Leadership Born Don Harold Stassen Jayawardena, he was best known for his leadership of Melstacorp PLC, a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning multiple industries. His sharp business acumen earned him a place among Sri Lanka’s wealthiest individuals, with Forbes ranking him among the country’s top billionaires. His influence extended across several major Sri Lankan corporations, including Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka and Aitken Spence, where he served as chairman. Under his leadership, these two companies became the first Sri Lankan businesses to be featured in Forbes’ list of the best-managed companies outside ...

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Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council hosts AGM Source:-dailymirror The 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council (SLANZBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held recently, with High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka Paul Stephens and High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka and the Maldives David Pine in attendance as chief guests. South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt.) Ltd Senior Manager Commercial and Marketing Udara Cumaratunga was re-elected as President of the Council for 2024/25. Vice Presidents elected for 2024/25 include Island Leisure Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director Chandana Amaradasa, Spillburg Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director M.H.K.M. Hameez, Lidechsi Group of Companies Chairman Lionel D.C. Silva and Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd Managing Director Jayanthi Dharmasena. Jiffy Products SL Managing Director Ruwan Rajapakse will continue to serve the committee as immediate past president. The newly appointed committee for the year 2024/25 consists of representatives ...