Sri Lanka to host Entrepreneurs’ Organisation South Asia Leadership Conference

From left: Dulith Senanayake, Saurabh Udeshi, Richard Gunawardene, Vikram Bhartia, Namrata Shah Udeshi, Naishadh Udeshi, EO Global Chair Marc Stockli, EO South Asia Incoming Regional Chair Prabhakar Kadavasal, Regional Chair Sanjay Jhunjhunwala, Shanjeeve Sriskandarajah, Tarindra Kaluperuma, EO Sri Lanka Chapter Incoming President Haresh de Soysa and current President Jithendran Gajendran

• EO is high-quality support network of over 17,500 business founders and owners in 220 chapters and over 70 countries worldwide

Sri Lanka will for the first time host the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation’s (EO) South Asia Leadership Conference (SALC) on 25 June. With close to 300 participants representing EO chapter boards in the South Asian region, the conference promises to be a platform for regional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the exploration of Sri Lanka’s unique attractions.

The prestigious event will be hosted at the renowned Cinnamon Grand, with the hotel already at full occupancy over the conference. With Colombo chosen as this year’s host city, SALC also offers a unique opportunity for participants to delve into the business opportunities that Sri Lanka has to offer.

The EO is a high-quality support network of over 17,500 business founders and owners in 220 chapters and over 70 countries worldwide.

EO Sri Lanka Chapter President Jithendran Gajendran who is Partner at GAJMA & Co. said: “This was a year that saw us emerging from perhaps one of the most challenging times in Sri Lanka. The focus for many of our members’ companies was very much on survival. But standing still is not survival. To survive we must stretch, adapt and thrive. Entrepreneurs know this better than anyone.”

“EO Sri Lanka is filled with pride to be the host country for this event and I am grateful to our regional leadership for making it happen here and supporting our country in a pivotal point in its history,” he added.

EO helps entrepreneurs achieve their full potential through the power of life-enhancing connections, shared experiences, and collaborative learning. EO has been helping entrepreneurs achieve transformational growth since 1987 and its member network is committed to learning and helping each other succeed.

A range of resources and experiences are available to members; these include inspiring learning events that feature industry experts and thought leaders, member forums where entrepreneurs can engage in confidential and open discussions, executive education programs that provide targeted business education, unique travel experiences exclusively for members, and a path of leadership that allows individuals to take on leadership roles within the organisation.

By connecting entrepreneurs with like-minded peers and providing access to valuable resources, EO empowers its members to grow personally and professionally.

EO Sri Lanka, established in 2017, is a thriving chapter within the organisation with 49 local entrepreneurs.