Cargills expresses appreciation to retiring Director Asite Talwatte

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Asite Talwatte

Cargills (Ceylon) PLC recently announced that Asite Talwatte retired from its board, having previously served as the Senior Independent Director of the company until April 2024, and subsequently as a Non-Independent Director.

In a statement, the Board of Directors of Cargills expressed its deep appreciation to Talwatte for his invaluable contributions and dedicated service to the Company.

Talwatte also functioned as the Chair of several Board sub-committees of the Group including the Audit Committee, Related Party Transactions Review Committee, and the Remuneration Committee.

In the statement Cargills (Ceylon) PLC noted that Talwatte’s wise counsel to the Board and Management, his well-known business acumen, and his vast industry insights have been instrumental in guiding the Company through a particularly challenging period for the nation and the broader business community.

Earlier this year, Talwatte chose not to seek re-election to the Board of the parent company, C T Holdings PLC.

A respected senior accountant and distinguished corporate personality in Sri Lanka, Talwatte has made a lasting impact through his exemplary professionalism, integrity, and leadership, the statement added.