Chemanex PLC Appoints Dr. Anura Ekanayake as Chairman 📈

Chemanex PLC has announced key changes to its leadership, appointing veteran economist and industry leader Dr. Anura Ekanayake as Chairman of the Board. • New Leadership Appointments • Dr. Anura Ekanayake: Appointed as Chairman. A member of the Board since 2016, he brings extensive experience as a former Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the industrial Association of Sri Lanka. • Waruna Madawanarachchi: Appointed as a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director. He currently serves as Managing Director of the CIC Agri Cluster and holds multiple directorships across the agribusiness value chain. • Strategic Expertise • Economics & Governance: Dr. Ekanayake’s background spans two decades in public service, including senior roles in the Ministry of Plantation Industries and the Mahaweli Authority. • Agribusiness Innovation: Mr. Madawanarachchi is a specialist in agricultural R&D and national seed systems, focusing on productivity enhancement and public-private partnerships. • Corporate Context • These appointments strengthen the board's expertise in chemicals, industrial intermediates, and agriculture, aligning with Chemanex's strategic focus on innovation-led growth within the CIC Group.