## Cinnamon Hotels CEO Hishan Singhawansa Joins JKH Group Hotel Boards 🏨

• New Appointments: Hishan Singhawansa, CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, has been appointed as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director to the boards of Trans Asia Hotels PLC and Asian Hotels and Properties PLC. • Strategic Oversight: These entities operate the Group's flagship Colombo properties, Cinnamon Grand and Cinnamon Lakeside. Singhawansa already serves as an Executive Vice President at John Keells Group and a Board Member of John Keells Hotels PLC. • Experience & Background: A 17-year veteran of JKH, Singhawansa holds an Engineering degree from the University of Moratuwa and an MBA from the University of Wales. He transitioned to the Leisure sector in 2017 after a decade in Retail operations. • Key Projects: He is currently leading the brand through a major expansion phase, most notably the Cinnamon Life integrated resort—a US$ 1.2 Bn project representing Sri Lanka’s largest private-sector investment. • Sector Representation: Beyond corporate roles, he serves on the boards of the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL), focusing on positioning Colombo as a top MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and leisure hub.