Category: People
Video Interview: Women in leadership – Sandra De Zoysa
In this women in leadership interview series, LBO will connect with some of the most successful female leaders and entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, to uncover the tenacity of each woman leader, how they pushed boundaries and find balance to rise to the top of their industry. If you are an aspiring future leader, you will […]
Interview: Post-COVID investment to Sri Lanka back on track
The Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Sanjaya Mohottala said Sri Lanka is home to over 1,200 foreign companies and out that 50 percent of capital formation that took place in 2020 by BOI companies came from existing investors. He added that along with supporting existing industries to expand, the BOI is also looking to orchestrate […]
Interview: Post-COVID investment to Sri Lanka back on track
The Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Sanjaya Mohottala said Sri Lanka is home to over 1,200 foreign companies and out that 50 percent of capital formation that took place in 2020 by BOI companies came from existing investors. He added that along with supporting existing industries to expand, the BOI is also looking to orchestrate […]
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister appoints committee for constitutional reforms
Dec 29, 2015 (LBO) Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a 24-member committee from political and civil society to obtain views on constitutional reforms from the public. The move has received approval of the Cabinet, , a statement said. The Committee comprises of leading lawyers and civil society persons and include, Faizer […]
” LIVE in Sri Lanka – Photos
Dec 21, 2015 (LBO) – Fans across the South Asian region had a rare opportunity to witness the energetic performances of Latin pop sensation Enrique Iglesias in Sri Lanka. Award winning global superstar performed under his tenth studio album ‘Sex and Love’; LIVE in concert yesterday night at CR&FC Grounds. The 40 year old Spanish […]
Auditors can be watchdogs, we can be bloodhounds, says SEC Chairman
Nov 02, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking greater participation of auditors in keeping them informed of corporate malpractices, SEC Chairman Thilak Karunaratne told Lanka Business Online. “If they see anything out of the ordinary happening in a corporate, they could warn us. Let them be the watchdogs, we can […]
‘s JICA, big infrastructure lender with a small case of understatement
Sept 08, 2010 (LBO) – Out of the multilateral and bilateral lenders to the island of Sri Lanka, JICA may be the most important, and the least well known. “Lot of people don’t really seem to know what JICA is. They know the ADB and the World Bank. Maybe its because we don’t have word […]
Sri Lanka’s banking Industry should adopt new tech before it gets isolated: Aravinda Perera
July 27, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s banking industry should make use of digital technology to improve customer service and to be on par with the competitive global payment industry, one of its banking leaders said. In today’s world it is not only a bank playing in the payment industry but also telcos, supermarkets and […]
Building disruptive models challenge dominant industry logic: Leapset CEO
July 25, 2015 (LBO) – Anyone can build a disruptive company, but not if you work for a big company, Mani Kulasooriya, co-founder and the chief executive of Leapset, a technology innovator for the United States food service industry, said. “If you are big company, you have to worry about your existing business, customers, brand, […]
Disruptive Innovation, A challenging wave for organizations and leaders
July 21, 2015 (LBO) – Innovation can disrupt an organization, creating a new set of challenges to the leadership which some traditional companies are not aware of even, an official said. “This might completely dislodge you from your present industry,” Deepal Sooriyarachchi, Commissioner and Chairman of Sri Lanka Inventors Commission said. “And some of the […]
Shopping Fashion Online: An enormous opportunity for entrepreneurs but are we ready yet?
July 17, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lankan fashion entrepreneurs are open to vast opportunities in the digital space but will have to face a different set of challenges, a Sri Lankan entrepreneur said. “The number of opportunities in the digital domain as an entrepreneur is enormous,” Linda Speldewinde, Founder and Managing Director, AOD International Design […]
Sri Lanka’s entrepreneur Otara Gunawardene says “I have no regrets selling Odel”
Apr 23, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s entrepreneur Otara Gunawardene, who started her retail business selling garment factory surplus stock from the back of a van and then turned it into one of the largest fashion and lifestyle retail chains in the Island says, she has no regrets selling her 25 year old business empire. […]