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| Nirekshe Perera |
George Steuart and Co. Ltd., group companies Citrus Leisure PLC, Hikkaduwa Beach Resort PLC, Waskaduwa Beach Resort PLC have appointed Nirekshe Perera as their new Chief Executive Officer.
A multifaceted hospitality executive with over 25 years of leadership experience spanning luxury hotels, integrated leisure complexes, MICE operations and banking, Perera brings a strong track record in building and positioning premium brands, driving revenue growth, optimizing costs, and delivering operational excellence in challenging business environments.
His exposure in the leisure industry includes Group Chief Executive Officer of Monarch Imperial, senior leadership roles at Shangri-La Hotel Colombo, Waters Edge Ltd., and Hilton Colombo Residences. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Sydney, Australia, and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Perera does not hold any other directorships and has no relationship, business or otherwise, with any Director or substantial shareholder of the companies.
