Krishan takes over as deputy chairman JKH
View(s):Krishan Balendra has been appointed Deputy Chairman of John Keells Holdings (JKH) with effect from January 1, taking over from Ajit Gunewardena who retired last month after a long career at the company.
Krishan Balendra
In an announcement on Tuesday, the company said Mr. Balendra will assume office as company chairman on January 2019 on the retirement of Susantha Ratnayake, long-standing chairman of JKH, on December 31, 2018.
Gihan Cooray has been appointed group finance director and will take over as Deputy Chairman on January 2019. These appointments were earlier reported by the Business Times in its December 10 issue. The smooth transition of power and management has been planned over the years, company sources said.