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FCCISL appoints Dr. Rohitha Silva as President - Sri Lanka Mirror ...
Continuing its long-standing service to the nation at its 49th Annual General Meeting., the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) has appointed veteran entrepreneur and idac Chairman, Dr. Rohitha Silva, as its President for the 2026 to 2028 term. With an illustrious 53 year history, the FCCISL has continually evolved to champion Sri Lankan commerce. Founded in 1973 to establish the grassroots of regional chambers across the island, the Federation underwent a major corporate transformation in the mid 1990s, pivoting heavily into strategic policy advocacy, professional business coaching, and international trade facilitation. Notably, following the devastating 2004 tsunami, FCCISL launched the globally acclaimed “Back to Business” livelihood rehabilitation project, an initiative that provided crucial lifelines to local SMEs and won the prestigious World Chambers Federation Award in 2008. Today, boasting a nationwide network of over 63 chambers of commerce and business associations, FCCISL serves as the unified voice for well over 100,000 business entities. From fostering start-ups and empowering women entrepreneurs island wide to hosting the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year (SLEOTY) awards, the country’s premier national level enterprise recognition program, the Federation remains deeply embedded in the economy’s fabric. Additionally, it drives international trade through business consultancies, Certificate of Origin (COO) issuances, and trade facilitation with elite global bodies including South Asian Association for Regional Corporation Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI), Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI), and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). Dr. Rohitha Silva’s appointment marks a historic first, as he becomes the first ever past Chairman of the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) to ascend to the Presidency of the FCCISL. A visionary leader, Dr. Silva brings a wealth of local and international experience to the role. He is Vice President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI), Founder President of the APTA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNESCAP), and Past President of the Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. Beyond his corporate footprint as the pioneering Chairman of the idac Group, the enterprise that revolutionized Sri Lanka’s HVAC and air conditioning landscape, Dr. Silva...
Dr. Rohitha Silva appointed FCCISL President | Daily FT
Dr. Rohitha Silva has been appointed President of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL), one of the country’s leading apex business organisations representing 63 chambers countrywide trade associations, entrepreneurs, regional business communities and private-sector stakeholders. His appointment comes at a critical time when Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and businesses are still recovering from multiple crises conditions, including COVID-19, foreign exchange shortages, inflation, high finance costs, supply chain disruptions, labour shortages and weak market confidence. Many SMEs continue to face pressure in daily operations, working capital, delayed payments, rising overheads and sustaining employment and productivity. With more than 35 years of business experience, Dr. Silva is expected to bring practical leadership, private-sector understanding and international exposure to the Federation. He is Chairman and Managing Director of idac Ltd., a company engaged in total solutions for air conditioning and ventilation. Dr. Silva has served FCCISL for many years in several important capacities, including Board Member, Director, Vice President, Strategy Committee Chairman and member of many committees. Through these roles, he has contributed to strengthening the chamber movement, supporting entrepreneurship, promoting policy dialogue and improving business representation at regional and national levels. His leadership experience extends to regional and international business platforms. Dr. Silva is currently serving as Vice President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, representing FCCISL and Sri Lanka in the South Asian regional private-sector network. He has also served as President of the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Beijing, China, and has been associated with the Colombo Chamber of Commerce, the International Chamber of Commerce, the Young Lankan Entrepreneurs of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council. Beyond his chamber responsibilities, Dr. Silva is connected with professional and civic institutions, including the Japan Sri Lanka Technical and Cultural Association, Captained the Royal Colombo Golf Club. He has also held honorary positions including Brand Ambassador for Rotary International and currently the Patron of the Mercantile Hockey Association. As President of FCCISL, Dr. Silva’s leadership is expected to focus on supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs and crisis-a...
Duminda Silva's presidential pardon overturned by Supreme Court
The decision by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to pardon former Member of Parliament (MP) Duminda Silva, who was found guilty and given the death penalty for the murder of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra, was ruled to be unlawful by the Supreme Court today (17). ..
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