Tag: lbo.lk
99x leadership transition: Mano Sekaram steps down, new CEO Hasith Yaggahavita
99x, the global technology services company rooted in Sri Lanka, proudly announces a leadership transition, signifying a pivotal moment in its journey. After a distinguished tenure of 20 years, Founder and CEO, Mano Sekaram, will step down from the role of Chief Executive Officer, with Hasith Yaggahavita set to assume the position of CEO effective […]
Gavinro Investments introduces Sri Lanka’s first 300KM range EV commercial vehicle
Gavinro Investments, a distinguished player in the automotive space for over four decades, has joined hands with Sokon Singapore, a global leader in electric commercial vehicles to launch Sri Lanka’s first 300KM Range Electric Commercial Vehicle with a payload of 1.2 tonnes. The joint venture is founded on the shared vision of supporting the Sri […]
Port City Colombo in round table discussion at Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit
Port City Colombo (PCC) showcased its commitment to sustainable development and global economic cooperation at the third Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) held in London recently. CTIS, known for bringing together senior business leaders and ministers from across the Commonwealth’s five regions, provided an ideal platform for PCC to engage in critical discussions on […]
Virtusa host CMO in Sri Lanka and discusses of transformation across HR, brand, technology and sales
Virtusa, the global provider of digital engineering solutions hosted Brian Jochum, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer and a member of the Global CXO team in Sri Lanka recently. During hismvisit, Jochum visited the Virtusa offices in Sri Lanka, met with the local leadership and addressed the media at an outreach event. Jochum’s visit to Sri […]
99x achieves ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing commitment to information security
99x announces its successful achievement of the ISO 27001:2022 certification, a globally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This accreditation underscores 99x’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of information security, maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data across all its operations. The ISO 27001:2022 certification is a testament to 99x’s […]
Navigating Sri Lanka economic crossroads: MP Harsha
In a press conference held recently at the Leader of the Opposition’s office, Member of Parliament, Dr. Harsha de Silva provided crucial insights into the current state of Sri Lanka’s economy. Central to the discussion were key developments surrounding the International Monetary Fund (IMF), challenges faced by the nation, and the imperative need for global […]
Relations between Sri Lanka and EU reviewed in Brussels
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the European Union Grace Asirwatham, who is completing her tour of duty in Brussels by the end of December 2023, had a farewell meeting with Paola Pampaloni, Deputy Managing Director of the Asia Pacific Department of the European External Action Service (EEAS), on November 28, 2023. During the meeting, […]
Oil palm industry, SLAAS and NSF are advocating for a reevaluation of policy by Govt of SL on the industry
The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) hosted a workshop to review the policy on Oil Palm Cultivation in Sri Lanka. The workshop was held under the patronage of the Asia Palm Oil Alliance (APOA) and Solidaridad Asia, and coordinated by Nucleus Foundation. In April 2021, […]
Gary Mehigan: Former MasterChef Australia Judge is finally here in Sri Lanka
Internationally acclaimed Celebrity Chef and former MasterChef Australia judge, Gary Mehigan, has officially arrived in Sri Lanka for a highly anticipated three-day culinary extravaganza, presented in partnership with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. The culinary maestro landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport late last night (27th), where he was warmly welcomed with a traditional Sri Lankan […]
Bulgarian President seeks increased bilateral trade and tourism flows with Sri Lanka
Ambassador Dhammika Kumari Semasinghe presented Letters of Credence concurrently accrediting her as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Bulgaria with residence in Warsaw, Poland, to President Rumen Radev of Bulgaria, at the Presidential Palace in Sofia on 22 November 2023. The formal presentation ceremony was followed by a meeting between Sri […]
DeepSphere.AI and 10QBIT announce partnership to promote Sri Lanka as AI innovation and talent hub
DeepSphere.AI, led by the esteemed AI expert Jothi Periasamy, and 10QBIT under the leadership of UK-based technopreneur Sanj Chandran, have announced a monumental partnership. Facilitated by the innovation ecosystem AQCELLOR, this alliance aims to position Sri Lanka as a leading hub for AI, R&D, and innovation. Sanj Chandran, Founder and CEO of 10QBIT, shares his […]
Amana Bank marks successful Rights Issue with ceremonial CSE market opening
Having carried out a successful Rights Issue with the objective of meeting the enhanced regulatory minimum capital, Amana Bank recently listed its Rights Issue shares on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) which was marked by the ceremonial bell ringing to commence market trading. The occasion was graced by Amana Bank’s Chairman Asgi Akbarally, Managing Director/CEO […]