Wednesday Jul 15, 2026
Wednesday Jul 15, 2026
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| Safesea Group, USA Founder/Chairman Dr. S.V. Anchan |
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| India Founder/CEO Anjana Reddy |
Top business leaders—Safesea Group, USA Founder/Chairman Dr. S.V. Anchan and Universal Sportsbiz Ltd. (USPL), India Founder/CEO Anjana Reddy—will address the Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026, to be held on 22 July 2026 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
As one of the Summit’s keynote speakers, Dr. Anchan will deliver an address titled “Leading Through Uncertainty: Why Future-Ready Boards Create Value Beyond Compliance.” Drawing on decades of global leadership in the maritime and logistics sector, he will share insights on how boards can navigate disruption, strengthen governance, enhance resilience and create sustainable value in an increasingly complex global environment.
An Indian-born American entrepreneur, Dr. Anchan is the Founder and Chairman of the New Jersey-headquartered Safesea Group, a leading multinational maritime and logistics enterprise. His exceptional contributions to the global shipping industry have earned him numerous international accolades, including the ACE Global Bridges 2026 Global Maritime Personality Award, the Government of India’s Shipping Pravasi Award, and the Mahatma Gandhi Samman Award, presented at the UK’s House of Lords. Widely respected for his leadership and commitment to resilient global trade, Dr. Anchan brings a wealth of experience in steering organisations through uncertainty, transformation and sustained growth.
Joining the Summit from India is Anjana Reddy, Founder and CEO of Universal Sportsbiz Ltd. (USPL) and Co-founder of WROGN, one of India’s most successful youth fashion brands. She will participate in the Summit’s flagship Fireside Chat, “Building Future-Ready Sri Lankan Boards – The Road Ahead,” alongside an eminent panel of international business leaders.
A visionary entrepreneur and one of India’s leading voices in consumer brands and innovation, Reddy has built purpose-driven businesses that have reshaped the country’s fashion and retail landscape. Recognised in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for Retail & E-commerce, she is renowned for her expertise in brand building, consumer trust, entrepreneurship and the strategic application of artificial intelligence in business. Her insights into innovation-led growth and digital transformation will provide valuable perspectives on how boards can foster agility, embrace change and position their organisations for long-term success.
The Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026 will convene an outstanding gathering of global thought leaders, board directors, CEOs, policymakers and governance professionals to examine the evolving role of boards in driving innovation, resilience, competitiveness and sustainable value creation.
