Eshana and Sarva appointed to Global Advisory Council of Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

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Esna Group Chairman Eshana De Silva (left) and George Steuart & Co., Group Chairman Sarva Ameresekere at the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council’s Global Advisory Council meeting in London last week

At the recent meeting of the Global Advisory Council of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), held at Pewterers’ Hall in the City of London, Esna Group Chairman Eshana De Silva and George Steuart & Co., Group Chairman Sarva Ameresekere were formally appointed to the Council.

Chaired by Lord Marland of Odstock, with Lord (Hugo) Swire as Deputy Chair and contributions from Chief Executive Rosie Glazebrook, the meeting brought together senior figures from Government, business, and civil society across the 56 Commonwealth nations.

Discussions focused on the CWEIC’s evolving program of work, recent initiatives, and the strategic direction of its global partnerships.

Esna Group and George Steuart & Co. have also joined CWEIC as Strategic Partners, further strengthening the Council’s global business network.

The meeting saw strong participation from companies with a presence in Sri Lanka, including Eshana De Silva of Esna Group, Sarva Ameresekere of George Steuart & Co., and Thilini Ekanayak.

The CWEIC has an official mandate from the Commonwealth Heads of Government to facilitate trade and investment throughout the 56 Commonwealth member nations. The role of CWEIC is to use the convening power and trusted network of the Commonwealth, which is led by His Majesty The King, to drive trade and investment.

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