Dhammika Perera will rejoin the board of Hayleys Plc as Co-Chairman and non-executive director, effective October 1. Known as a philanthropist, strategist, and influential business leader, Perera has interests in industries such as manufacturing, banking, finance, leisure, plantations, and hydropower generation, according to a stock exchange filing by Hayleys.
Perera currently holds 382,596,970 ordinary shares, equating to a 51.01% stake in Hayleys Plc. He previously held the position of Co-Chairman but stepped down in 2022 to enter politics. With over 35 years of business experience, he serves on the boards of several listed and private companies.