š Pradeep Kahawalage Re-Elected as CNCI Chairman
⢠Leadership & AGM: Pradeep Kahawalage (CEO of Richardson Engineering Ltd.) was re-elected Chairman of the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) at its 65th AGM on 20 August 2026. Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry Secretary Thilaka Jayasundara attended as Chief Guest. ⢠CNCI Profile: Established in 1960 and incorporated by Act No. 10 of 1969, CNCI is Sri Lanka's oldest industrial chamber, celebrating its 66th anniversary this year. ⢠Industrial Impact: CNCI plays a key role in driving manufacturing, engineering, innovation, and market expansion across Sri Lanka's industrial sectors. ⢠Key Leadership Appointments: ⢠Chairman: Pradeep Kahawalage ⢠Deputy Chairman: Amila Sugathapala ⢠Vice Chairpersons: Dr. Parakrama Herath, Udeni Nakandala, Samuditha Kumarasinghe, Ravi Rupasinghe ⢠Secretary General: Samatha Wickramasena ⢠Treasurer: Asanga Peiris ⢠Immediate Past Chairman: Kevin Edwards