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šŸ‡±šŸ‡° Anura Weerakoon Appointed CEO of Kahawatte Plantations

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• Appointment: Kahawatte Plantations PLC has appointed industry veteran Anura Weerakoon as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). • Industry Experience: Weerakoon brings 41 years of extensive experience in Sri Lanka's plantation sector, having begun his career in 1984 with the Janatha Estate Development Board. • Track Record: • Served as Executive Director and CEO of Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (Nov 2018 – July 2025). • Held leadership roles at Hayleys Plantations Sector as Director – Business Development (2025 – 2026). • Previously served on the boards of Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC, DPL Plantations Ltd., Kelani Valley Resorts Ltd., and Mabroc Teas Ltd. (tea export sector) until November 2026.

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