Deshamanya Kandiah “Ken” Balendra, a prominent corporate leader in Sri Lanka, has passed away at the age of 85.
Born in 1940, Balendra played a key role in shaping the country’s business landscape, holding leadership positions in major corporations. He was the first Sri Lankan to serve as chairman of John Keells Holdings Ltd., the nation’s largest conglomerate.
Over the years, he also chaired Brandix Lanka Ltd. and headed the South Asia Regional Fund of the Commonwealth Development Corporation, making significant contributions to the corporate and financial sectors. (Newswire)