A.N.U. Jayawardena steps down as Chairman in two listed companies

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A.N.U. Jayawardena who is 79 years old has stepped down as Chairman of two listed companies, Mercantile Shipping Co Plc as well as Union Chemicals Plc.

At Mercantile Shipping, he was a founder Director whilst at Union Chemicals he joined the Board in 1988.

Jayawardena holds a M.A., LI.B. (Cantab) and is Barrister at Law of Lincolns Inn and an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.

He was a founder director of the national carrier when it was Air Lanka and was a past director of two commercial banks and two leasing and financial services companies.