International chamber of commerce sri lanka (iccsl) holds 59th annual general meeting, electing new chairman and board

Front row (seated, L-R) Mr. Buddhapriya Ramanayaka (Vice Chairman), Mr. Damith Pallewatte (Vice Chairman), Capt. Nalin Peiris (Vice Chairman), Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody (Past Chairman), Mr. Keerthi Gunawardane (Past Chairman), Mr. Shanil Fernando (Immediate Past Chairman), Mr. Johnny Fernando (Chairman), Mr. Indika Rajapaksha (Secretary), Ms. Manisha Rajanayake (Treasurer), Mr. Hemakumara Gunasekara (Vice Chairman), Mr. Isuru Gunaratne (Deputy Treasurer), Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike (Board Member), Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe (Board Member)

Standing (L-R) Mr. Keerthi Bandara (Board Member), Mr. Anton Arumugam (Board Member), Dr. Nadee Dissanayake (Board Member), Ms. Renuka M. Weerakone (Board Member), Ms. Stasshani Jayawardena (Vice-Chairperson), Mr. Keerthi Pathiraja (Board Member), Mr. Boshan Dayaratne (Board Member), Mr. Anil Koswatte (Board Member), Ms. Surekha Alles (Board Member), Ms. Dinali Alexander (Board Member), Ms. Chiranthi Cooray (Board Member, Mr. Dinuk De Silva Wijeyeratne (Board Member), Mr. Tivanka Damunupola (Board Member), Mr. Saliya Gooneratne (Board Member)

Absent Mr. Sheanath De Soysa (Deputy Secretary)

The 59th Annual General Meeting of the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICC SL) was held at the BMICH, Colombo recently where Mr. Johnson (Johnny) Anthony Fernando was elected as its Chairman.

He takes over from the Immediate Past Chairman, Mr. Shanil Anthony Fernando, whose successful tenure was marked by significant milestones, including the inauguration of the ICC Sri Lanka Arbitration and Mediation Hearing Centre, the first in South Asia – establishing Sri Lanka as a regional hub for world-class dispute resolution, as well as the hosting of the 4th ICC Sri Lanka Arbitration and Mediation Conference, the largest ADR event in the country, attracting over 250 local and international participants, including distinguished speakers and panellists.

Mr. Johnny Fernando is a senior corporate leader with over 30 years of experience across diversified industries including engineering, construction, logistics, packaging, printing, and property development. He is a Co-owner and Director of his family-owned companies and currently serves as a Non-Executive, Independent Director of People’s Insurance PLC.

Upon assuming office as Chairman of ICCSL, Mr. Fernando initiated the establishment of a Disaster Relief Committee under ICCSL and committed Rs. 1 million towards supporting communities affected by recent floods.

The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) is the domestic chapter of Paris based international world business organization. ICC Paris is over 106 years old and it is represented in 170 countries with over 45 million corporate members around the world.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is a global business organization that represents the interests of companies from all sectors and regions. It serves as a platform for businesses to engage in dialogue, shape policy, and promote international trade and investment. The ICC provides a range of services and initiatives to support businesses, including arbitration and dispute resolution, policy advocacy, and the development of international trade rules and standards. With its extensive network of members and expertise in global business, the ICC plays a crucial role in fostering economic growth and promoting a rules-based international trading system.