Shanaka Anuradha

The Hayleys Group (Hayleys PLC)

The Hayleys Group, one of Sri Lanka's pre-eminent blue-chip, diversified conglomerates, is committed to deriving the best value from the island's resources and converting these in to the world-class productions and service. We span a portfolio of globally competitive businesses under the sectors of Eco Solutions, Hand Protection, Purification, Agriculture, Plantations, Transportation and Logistics, Textiles, Constructions Material, Retail, Leisure, Industry Inputs, Power & Energy, BPO, Aviation, Tea Exports, Projects, and Investments and Services. Our global footprint has reached across to business strongholds all over the globe including countries such as Indonesia, Australia, Thailand, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, UK and the USA. A pillar of strength in Sri Lanka's journey towards prosperity, we account for 4.2% of Sri Lanka's export income, and are leaders in tea and rubber production. We are the world's leading manufacturer of coconut shell based activated carbon and we retain 5% global market share of non-medical rubber glove production. Embracing innovation and accountability, we've added value for people and businesses across the country and beyond. It is this spirit that has characterized our growth and the building of a strong and successful enterprise that is active in local and global markets. Through the 144 years of our existence, we are humbled to have touched and transformed hundreds and thousands of Sri Lankan lives. We remain unwavering in our commitment to continue to strengthen, widen and deepen our positive Economic, Social and Environmental Impact. All our actions come from our hearts, spurring us on to deliver change, create smiles and add value to the lives of all our stakeholders – the Hayleys way.