CEO Magazine Sri Lanka

11/12/2023

IPG Mediabrands the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), have today announced an affiliate agreement with The Insight Hive (Pvt) Ltd for the launch of two new agencies, UM Sri Lanka and Initiative Sri Lanka.

SINGAPORE, [11 DECEMBER 2023] – IPG Mediabrands the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), have today announced an affiliate agreement with The Insight Hive (Pvt) Ltd for the launch of two new agencies, UM Sri Lanka and Initiative Sri Lanka. The announcement comes...

08/12/2023

All Facebook and Messenger chats will be encrypted automatically, parent company Meta has announced.

All Facebook and Messenger chats will be encrypted automatically, parent company Meta has announced. Messages and calls protected by end-to-end-encryption (E2EE) can be read only by the sender and recipient. It has been possible to opt in to encrypted messages for years, but now it will become the d...

07/12/2023

A ChatGPT feature allowing users to easily build their own artificial-intelligence assistants can be used to create tools for cyber-crime, a BBC News investigation has revealed.

A ChatGPT feature allowing users to easily build their own artificial-intelligence assistants can be used to create tools for cyber-crime, a BBC News investigation has revealed. OpenAI launched it last month, so users could build customised versions of ChatGPT “for almost anything”. Now, BBC New...

07/12/2023

Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha, announced that the commencement of the pilot program for the implementation of the new educational reforms across all grades is scheduled for the upcoming year.

Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha, announced that the commencement of the pilot program for the implementation of the new educational reforms across all grades is scheduled for the upcoming year. Efforts will be made to digitize the entire education system, receiving support from both local....

04/12/2023

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports have decreased by 14.6 % to USD 898.0 million in October 2023 compared to October 2022 as per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs.

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports have decreased by 14.6 % to USD 898.0 million in October 2023 compared to October 2022 as per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs. Also, it is a 13.13 % decrease when compared to the value recorded in September 2023, the EDB says. The decline in m...

04/12/2023

Sri Lanka’s Youth Scrabble team has won the ‘Best Team’ title for the second consecutive year at the WESPA Youth Cup 2023, also known as the World Youth Scrabble Championship 2023, which was held in Thailand, while bagging the prizes for first, second and third places among 142 players from 17 nations.

Sri Lanka’s Youth Scrabble team has won the ‘Best Team’ title for the second consecutive year at the WESPA Youth Cup 2023, also known as the World Youth Scrabble Championship 2023, which was held in Thailand, while bagging the prizes for first, second and third places among 142 players from 17...

03/12/2023

Christmas Tree Lighting at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo!!!

01/12/2023

01/12/2023

Honouring Leadership

01/12/2023

Featuring John Keells IT and its exceptional leadership team filled with innovation, insights, and inspiration. Creating the next wave of inflection points with digital !!!

A special coffee table edition 2023. Visit our website

01/12/2023

CEO of John Keells IT, Dr. Ramesh Shanmuganathan is exclusively featured in our Coffee Table edition 2023. Visit our website

In the modern business landscape, where every click and keystroke shapes the destiny of corporations, the role of Information Technology has taken centre stage. At John Keells IT, a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s business ecosystem, this leadership team is not just navigating the digital frontier...

01/12/2023

Chief Operating Officer at John Keells IT, Neomal Perera is exclusively featured in our Coffee Table edition 2023. Visit our website

Neomal Perera, Chief Operating Officer of John Keells IT, embodies the essence of driving the data-driven experience economy seamlessly into the company’s daily operations. His strategic prowess is reflected in the way John Keells IT remains at the forefront of technology trends while continuously...

01/12/2023

Chief Operating Officer for the EMEA region at John Keells IT, Nishan Thevathason is exclusively featured in our Coffee Table edition 2023. Visit our website

Nishan Thevathason, Chief Operating Officer for the EMEA region at John Keells IT, is spearheading a strategic expansion in key markets within the Middle East and Africa, fueled by the region’s significant growth momentum. Drawing upon extensive experience dating back to 1999, when the company col...

01/12/2023

Chief Operating Officer for the APAC region at John Keells IT, Dilini De Alwis is exclusively featured in our Coffee Table edition 2023. Visit our website

Dilini De Alwis, Chief Operating Officer for the APAC region at John Keells IT, stands at the helm of an ambitious mission to capitalize on the burgeoning economic epicentre that is Asia Pacific. With the region’s diverse markets and the rapid emergence of transformative technologies, she has devi...

01/12/2023

Chief Sales Officer at John Keells IT, Sagayan Santhanaraj is exclusively featured in our Coffee Table edition 2023. Visit our website

Sagayan Santhanaraj, Chief Sales Officer at John Keells IT, operates within a complex landscape of territories and a diverse solution portfolio. In boutique consultancy and professional services, staying ahead of the curve is paramount, and his strategic approach is aligned with this imperative. His...

01/12/2023

Chief Delivery Officer at John Keells IT, Jeyakumar Kirishnaruban is exclusively featured in our Coffee Table edition 2023. Visit our website

Jeyakumar Kirishnaruban, Chief Delivery Officer at John Keells IT, is a driving force behind ensuring customer success in the organization’s large-scale transformation projects. At the core of his approach lies a steadfast commitment to creating sustainable value for all stakeholders, with a keen ...

01/12/2023

Head of Human Resources at John Keells IT, Thisara Perera is exclusively featured in our Coffee Table edition 2023. Visit our website

Thisara Perera, Head of Human Resources at John Keells IT, plays a pivotal role in nurturing and harnessing the organization’s most vital asset: its talent. In the ever-evolving landscape of consultancy and services, staying ahead of the curve necessitates a substantial investment in talent develo...

01/12/2023

Head of Information Technology at John Keells IT, Shameera Gunathilake is exclusively featured in our Coffee Table edition 2023. Visit our website

Shameera Gunathilake, Head of Information Technology at John Keells IT, is the architect behind the organization’s commitment to being always on, 24×7. In the realm of IT consultancy and services, the lifeline of any organization, this is a paramount objective. Shameera ensures that John Keells I...

01/12/2023

Head of Finance at John Keells IT, Suranga De silva is exclusively featured in our Coffee Table edition 2023. Visit our website

Suranga De silva, Head of Finance at John Keells IT, ensures the seamless financial management of the organization. In a global setting like John Keells IT, access to the right information at the right time is paramount for sound decision-making. Under his guidance, the finance operations have been....

01/12/2023

Aniq Rajabdeen, Head of Marketing at John Keells IT is exclusively featured in our Coffee Table edition 2023. Visit our website

Aniq Rajabdeen, Head of Marketing at John Keells IT, is the mastermind behind the organization’s brand presence across diverse territories and cultures. Operating in a digital age where reaching global audiences is akin to solving a dynamic puzzle, Aniq has crafted a unique approach that combines ...

01/12/2023

Chief Operating Officer Dilshan De Silva, Chief Revenue Officer Eranga Wickramasinghe and Chief Technical Officer Rohan Samaraweera of Connex Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd are exclusively featured in our Coffee Table edition 2023. Visit our website

In the dynamic world of Connex Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd., three remarkable leaders have emerged as the driving forces behind the company’s rise and its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions. Dilshan De Silva, the Chief Operating Officer, Eranga Wickramasinghe, the Chief Revenue ...

30/11/2023

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left the island to attend the COP28 World Leaders Summit to be held in Dubai, UAE, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left the island to attend the COP28 World Leaders Summit to be held in Dubai, UAE, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP28) will be held from November 30 until December 12 with the aim of tackling...

29/11/2023

A group of Sri Lanka’s creditor nations are likely to reach an agreement on debt relief and an extension of repayment deadlines for the South Asian nation, Japan’s Jiji News reported on Wednesday, without naming a source or giving any details.

A group of Sri Lanka’s creditor nations are likely to reach an agreement on debt relief and an extension of repayment deadlines for the South Asian nation, Japan’s Jiji News reported on Wednesday, without naming a source or giving any details. Japan co-chairs this group, together with France and...

28/11/2023

New Italian Ambassador Mr. Damiano Francovigh has expressed his consent to Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena’s request to look into matters urgently to introduce Colombo as a direct air and shipping destination with the aim of developing tourism between Italy and Sri Lanka.

New Italian Ambassador Mr. Damiano Francovigh has expressed his consent to Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena’s request to look into matters urgently to introduce Colombo as a direct air and shipping destination with the aim of developing tourism between Italy and Sri Lanka. A meeting between Prime...

24/11/2023

Romal Shetty the Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte South Asia is slated to visit Sri Lanka this month.

Romal Shetty the Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte South Asia is slated to visit Sri Lanka this month. His visit was announced on the day when over 500 professionals were welcomed into the Deloitte network entities in Sri Lanka and Maldives, making it one of the largest combinations in the history...