COYLE Sampath Bank Entrepreneurial Forum 2015 sees exciting line-up of entrepreneurs
View(s):For the second consecutive year, the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) will be hosting an exciting line-up of speakers at its Entrepreneurial Forum to be held on Wednesday, September 30 at the Galle Face hotel in Colombo.
Like last year, the Forum, titled ‘Dare to Be Different’: The COYLE Sampath Bank Entrepreneurial Forum, will present a panel of exceptional entrepreneurs and impact leaders in the areas of shipping and logistics, pharmaceuticals, and manufacture and export, the chamber said.
This year’s keynote speaker is Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara, who, having retired from cricket has begun a series of projects ranging from social entrepreneurship to social responsibility. Mr. Sangakkara will speak on his journey, post cricket, and how he aims at making a change.
This year’s panellists include Rohan de Silva, Chairman/Managing Director, Mclarens Group of Companies; Lalith Kahataptiya, Chairman, K.I.K. Group of Companies; Kalana Hewamallika, Chairman/Managing Director, Interpharm (Pvt) Ltd & Gamma Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd and Niral Kadawatharatchie, President, Freight Links International (Pte) Ltd.
Completing this distinguished panel is moderator Arittha Wikramanayake, a well established law practitioner.
“Our aim is to create an environment that will inspire a business community, create connections and a platform to share knowledge of how to succeed in the business arena. These panellists have years of experience and will share and show how to succeed,” said Navein Perera, chairman of COYLE. “We urge everyone to come and listen, learn and relate to this forum.”