📈 Gayani de Alwis Secures Second Term as WCIC Chairperson

• The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) held its 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM), confirming Gayani de Alwis for her second term as Chairperson (2025/2026). • WCIC Vision: De Alwis committed to reinforcing the WCIC as the 'think tank' voice and 'platform' empowering women entrepreneurs to be powerful nation builders, actively participating in transforming economic growth. • Key Initiatives: The National Chamber for Women in Business championed three flagship properties in the past year: WCIC Prathibhabisheka: Recognising outstanding women entrepreneurs nationally and across the SAARC region. WCIC Women Leadership Forum: Deliberating on pertinent topics for women in business. WCIC RampUp: Providing a platform for fashion entrepreneurs to showcase products and become export ready. • Economic Insight: Chief Guest Mano Sekaram (99x Founder) emphasised that SMEs are essential for creating job opportunities, and encouraged more Start-ups as market disruptors to further grow the country’s economy. • A new Board of Management for the 2025/2026 period was also appointed at the AGM.