Pelwatte Dairy, a leading dairy company, announced the appointment of Mohamed Rizwie and Deepthie Wickramasuriya as Non-Executive Directors to its esteemed board.
These appointments mark a significant milestone in Pelwatte Dairy’s commitment to innovation, growth and corporate governance excellence.
Rizwie and Wickramasuriya bring extensive experience and expertise to Pelwatte Dairy, strengthening the board’s strategic oversight and diversity. Their backgrounds align seamlessly with the company’s vision for continued success and leadership in the dairy industry.
With over three decades of experience in Consumer/Medical marketing at Nestle, Rizwie has held senior management roles across Sri Lanka, India, Philippines, and Saudi Arabia.
With a rich educational background in marketing and sales, including diplomas from the Nestle International Training Centre in Switzerland and an MBA from the University of Annamalai in Chennai, coupled with advanced marketing training, Rizwie has ascended to leadership roles across various sectors.
Wickramasuriya brings a wealth of governance and compliance experience, having served as an Independent Non-Executive Director in various companies. Her expertise in treasury management, risk, and business process management, coupled with a dedication to honesty, integrity, and leadership, enhances Pelwatte Dairy’s strategic oversight and governance. As the Chairperson of the Audit Committee for Vidullanka PLC and Amana Takaful PLC, and a board member of the Chitrasena Vajira Dance Foundation, she exemplifies a diverse array of leadership roles. Her involvement in strategic projects, both domestically and internationally, underscores her commitment to organizational excellence. Notably, she played instrumental roles in initiatives such as transitioning NHS General Medical Practitioners in Oxfordshire, UK, and overseeing large-scale migrations of activities. A proud alumna of Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo, she holds an MBA from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, and is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK.
Pelwatte Dairy Industries Limited Managing Director Akmal Wickramanayake, stated; “We are thrilled to welcome Rizwie and Wickramasuriya to our board. Their diverse expertise and commitment to excellence align perfectly with Pelwatte Dairy’s values and strategic objectives.”
As Pelwatte Dairy continues to expand its footprint in the dairy industry, the appointment of Rizwie and Wickramasuriya reaffirms the company’s dedication to delivering exceptional dairy products while upholding the highest standards of corporate governance.
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