Tea industry veteran appointed to CB Monetary Board

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Chrishantha Perera, corporate leader and veteran tea industry specialist, has been appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena as a member of the Monetary Board of Sri Lanka's Central Bank (CB) with effect from June 24, the CB said on Tuesday. Mr. Perera has previously served as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tea Board, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, Public Entrerprises Reforms Commission and Bank of Ceylon. He retired as Chairman of Forbes & Walkers Ltd. and its subsidiary companies in June 2005 after almost 44 years of continuous service in the group. - ENDS -