Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - April 2026

In this issue

Suren Rajakarier, new Managing Partner of KPMG Sri Lanka and the Maldives, brings nearly four decades of experience in auditing, advisory, and leadership. Appointed a Partner at just 29, one of the youngest to be promoted, Suren is renowned for his commitment to integrity, quality, and disciplined leadership.

Ceylinco Holdings has steadily evolved from its origins as an insurance-focused organization into a multi-sector enterprise spanning insurance, education, renewable energy, and healthcare.

Emerging from economic volatility with record earnings, Hemas Holdings is entering a renewed growth phase.

With a 150-year legacy, Brown and Company is redefining its pivotal role in Sri Lanka through diversification, digital transformation, and international expansion, supporting the nation’s recovery.

At a time when Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape is navigating recovery amid global uncertainty, Aitken Spence has delivered a standout performance—recording a robust EBITDA and a Amid economic recovery and shifting consumer preferences, Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS) achieved strong growth in 2024/25. rise in profitability in FY 2024/25, while sustaining momentum into the current financial year.

In a dynamic retail environment, the supermarket division of Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS), a part of the John Keells Group, rebounded and achieved robust growth in 2024/25.

Nelindra Fernando, Executive Director and CFO for John Keells Consumer Foods Industry Group, details the financial and strategic actions driving Ceylon Cold Stores’ performance during economic recovery and changing consumer behavior.

CIC Holdings, a diversified conglomerate operating in agriculture, healthcare, livestock, and industrial solutions, has shown resilience and strategic agility amid economic challenges.