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Brahman Balaratnarajah reappointed as IASL Chairman for 2023/24

07 Aug 2023 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

The Industrial Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), the esteemed trade association representing industries and manufacturing companies in the country, held its momentous 32nd Annual General Meeting recently, at The Hilton Colombo. 


The event was graced by the distinguished presence of Plantation Industries and Industries Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, who graciously participated as the chief guest.
During the meeting, the IASL made significant strides in solidifying its leadership team. Haycarb PLC Deputy Managing Director Brahman Balaratnarajah was unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the IASL. Singer Industries Ceylon PLC Factory Director Kelum Kospelawatte was appointed as Senior Vice Chairman and Unilever Sri Lanka Head of Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Harini Rajadasa was honoured with the position of Vice Chairman for the year 2023/24. 


The IASL’s Executive Committee for the year 2023/24 was also formed with prominent representatives from various key industrial players. These esteemed committee members include 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. 
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce acts as the Secretariat to the IASL, represented by Aneesha Boteju.