Stasshani Jayawardena, daughter of the late business tycoon Harry Jayawardena, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Aitken Spence PLC.

The announcement was made today to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

Jayawardena has over 15 years of experience in managing companies under the guidance of her late father, Deshamanya D H S Jayawardena.

“She has been managing and providing strategic direction to Aitken Spence Group Companies, including the leisure sector, and carries a wealth of knowledge and experience crucial for the continuous growth of the Aitken Spence Group, adhering to the vision of the late Deshamanya D H S Jayawardena,” the company stated in a filing.