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The newly elected Office Bearers and Executive Council of the Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association for 2026–2027
Members and stakeholders attending the 9th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) successfully held its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23 June 2026 at Hilton Colombo Residencies, bringing together members of the country’s organised retail sector to review the Association’s achievements over the past year and outline its strategic priorities for the future.
The AGM formally adopted the Annual Report and Audited Accounts for the financial year 2025/26 and elected the Office Bearers and Executive Council for the year 2026–2027.
Healthguard Pharmacy Ltd. Director Infiyaz M. Ali was announced as President of the Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association for 2026–2027. He will be supported by Singer Sri Lanka PLC Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer Mahesh Wijewardena, as Senior Vice President, and SPAR SL Ltd. CEO Kumar De Silva, as Vice President.
The newly appointed Executive Council comprises senior representatives from leading retail organisations across Sri Lanka, reflecting the Association’s continued commitment to representing the diverse interests of the retail sector.
Addressing the gathering, President Infiyaz M. Ali emphasised the importance of collaboration, innovation, and industry advocacy in driving the next phase of growth for Sri Lanka’s retail sector.
“Retail continues to be one of the most dynamic sectors of the Sri Lankan economy. As consumer expectations evolve and technology reshapes the industry, the role of SLRA is to create opportunities for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and collective action. We remain committed to supporting our members and contributing to the sustainable growth of the retail ecosystem,” he stated.
The AGM was honoured by the presence of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, who attended as Chief Guest. In his address, the Minister highlighted the importance of the retail sector as a key contributor to economic development, employment generation, and consumer welfare, while emphasising the need for stronger public-private collaboration to strengthen the industry’s competitiveness.
Members also had the opportunity to gain insights from the Guest Speaker, Frontier Research Macroeconomic Advisory Head Chayu Damsinghe, who shared perspectives on Sri Lanka’s economic outlook, emerging business trends, and the opportunities and challenges facing the private sector in the years ahead.
A key highlight of the evening was the presentation on the upcoming Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2026, SLRA’s flagship industry event, which will be held under the theme “Retail Without Boundaries – Building the Next Growth Engine.” The forum is expected to bring together more than 500 industry leaders, retailers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, technology providers, and investors to discuss the trends shaping the future of retail.
The Association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting retailers through industry advocacy, professional development initiatives, policy engagement, and knowledge-sharing platforms that foster innovation and business growth.
Since its establishment in 2015, SLRA has played a pivotal role in bringing together retailers from diverse sectors including FMCG, fashion, healthcare, consumer electronics, and digital commerce, creating a unified voice for the industry.
With a renewed leadership team and an ambitious program of activities planned for the year ahead, SLRA looks forward to working closely with its members and stakeholders to strengthen Sri Lanka’s retail sector and contribute to the country’s economic development.
Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) Executive Council for 2026–2027
Council Members:
