LIMRA Holdings appoints Niroshan Jayasuriya as Board member
LIMRA Holdings Limited, a mid-sized local multinational company that has entered multiple international markets, has appointed Niroshan Jayasuriya to the group’s board as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1stJanuary 2023.
Jayasuriya, currently the Executive Director of Finance of Unilever Sri Lanka, is a business leader and finance professional with over 16 years of experience in over 15 geographies, across multiple manufacturing and export industries which include FMCG and Apparel.
Throughout his illustrious career in finance, he has won many accolades which include the 2006 Sri Lanka Prize for Financial Strategy, and the 2004 World Prize for Business Taxation at CIMA (UK) examinations. Outside of work, Mr. Jayasuriya is a strong believer in nurturing the next generation of Sri Lankan professionals and is a volunteer mentor in several educational institutions in Sri Lanka.
Nabhan Akeel – Chairman of LIMRA Holdings Limited stated, “To meet the unprecedented challenges of today’s economic landscape and also contribute towards the group’s future plans, it is imperative that we bring in seasoned professionals who have extensive experience in multiple industries. In keeping with this approach, we at LIMRA Holdings are proud to welcome Niroshan Jayasuriya who arrives with a significant amount of cross-functional and international experience in over 15 countries.”
Sharing his thoughts, Niroshan Jayasuriya stated, “The Group has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial focus, diversifying into some of the critical areas of the economy and trying to make a positive impact on the economy and society.’
“What I bring to the table is my knowledge and experience in how process-driven, structured, exceptionally well-governed organisations operate with a sense of purpose to make the country thrive and replicate those best practices here. I believe I can contribute by way of strengthening governance, structure, and business model and help make the group make further inroads to the global market.”