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.
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. Mr. Balendra, a business professional, is the son of Ken Balendra, who was the first Sri Lankan chairman of JKH. - ENDS -
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