Krishan Balendra is the Chairperson of John Keells Holdings and the Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. A seasoned corporate leader, he brings deep expertise in investment, strategy, and economic transformation in Sri Lanka.
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Editor’s Editor: The following article is based on the speech delivered by the author as the Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025.
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