Anil Tittawella takes over as chairman at Janashakthi Insurance
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Mr. Anil Tittawella
Insurer Janashakthi Insurance PLC has announced the appointment of Anil Tittawella as the company’s Chairman with effect from August 11, succeeding Prakash Schaffter who steps down from his role as the Executive Chairman. Mr. Schaffter will continue to function as the Executive Deputy Chairman of Janashakthi Insurance PLC, the company said this week in a media release.
“It is my great pleasure to welcome Anil Tittawella to Janashakthi Life as he takes charge as the Chairman of Janashakthi Insurance PLC to lead us as we continue to pursue our growth journey. His leadership coupled with our strengths as a member of the Janashakthi Group will enable us to access expertise across the group businesses to identify new opportunities for sustained growth,” said Mr. Schaffter.
“I am delighted to be taking on the role of Chairman at Janashakthi Life and to be working closely with the Management team as we enter the next growth phase of its journey. My time in the Group has already shown me that Janashakthi Life is well positioned to capitalise on its strengths,” said Mr. Tittawella on his new role.
A renowned lawyer in Sri Lanka and a President’s Counsel, Anil Tittawella holds a Master of Laws (Hons) from the University of Waikato, New Zealand. With a career spanning three decades, he has extensive experience in commercial and corporate law. He brings to the table significant legal, regulatory and corporate experience, together with extensive knowledge in corporate transformation trends. He holds several Board roles and directorships and is also the Chairman of Orient Finance PLC which is a Janashakthi Group company, the release said.