Sen The Council of Entrepreneurs of Sri Lanka (COYLE) marked a significant milestone with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 10 March 2025 at the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The event celebrated a year of innovation under the leadership of outgoing President Thusira Radella and welcomed the appointment of Manjula Wijesundara as President for the 2025/2026 term.
Under Thusira Radella’s leadership, COYLE strengthened its role as a key advisor to Sri Lankan entrepreneurs, driving initiatives that enhanced business opportunities and international collaborations. His tenure focused on innovation, policy advocacy and fostering industry development, leaving a strong foundation for future growth.
Manjula Wijesundara is a dynamic entrepreneur with a diversified business portfolio. Mr. Wijesundara brings extensive experience in import and distribution, international trade, industrial equipment and hospitality. As the Managing Director of Manju Agencies, he leads one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted motorcycle spare parts distribution networks, overseeing 300 dealers islandwide. His expertise in logistics and supply chain management has positioned his company as an industry leader.
Beyond Sri Lanka, Manjula serves as the Director of Ningbo Machi Impex Company Limited in China, expanding his reach into the global automotive spare parts market. His leadership of Industrial Multi-Clean Systems (IMS) has introduced world-class industrial cleaning equipment and hotel supplies to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. His latest venture, The Garden Fusion Café, showcases Sri Lankan flavors blended with Italian coffee, reflecting his passion for innovation and cross-industry collaboration.
When taking over the leadership of COYLE, Manjula Wijesundara outlined a bold vision focused on entrepreneurial development, global expansion, policy advocacy and collective growth. Under his leadership, COYLE will continue to empower entrepreneurs, foster business innovation through training, mentorship and learning opportunities. Strengthening COYLE’s global presence is also a priority, leveraging its membership in the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance to enhance international networking and facilitate cross-border collaboration through new MoUs with institutions in Myanmar, South Korea and beyond. A strong advocate for policy reforms, Manjula is committed to working with policymakers to improve Sri Lanka’s ease of doing business ranking, promote good governance, transparency and efficiency, and streamline business regulations. He also highlights the importance of unity and knowledge sharing among COYLE members, ensuring that the collective strength of the Board contributes to Sri Lanka’s economic progress and a thriving business community.
With “Vision to Reality” as the theme for 2025/2026, COYLE is set to build on its strong foundation, uniting Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial talent to drive innovation, expand international networks and advocate for impactful policy reforms. With Manjula Wijesundara at the helm, COYLE is poised for an era of growth, global partnerships and transformative progress.
