Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC (TTE), a regional plantation company and a member of the Hayleys Group, has appointed Nishantha Abeysinghe to its Board as Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August.

Abeysinghe has also been appointed as a Director of TTEL Hydro Power Company (Pvt) Ltd., TTEL Somerset Hydro Power (Pvt) Ltd. and Hayleys Plantation Services (Pvt) Ltd. in the past.

Under the leadership of Dr. Roshan Rajadurai and newly appointed Nishantha Abeysinghe, the company is set to elevate its offerings, strengthen its market position and expand its reach, all while staying true to its commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship.

Abeysinghe brings over 36 years of distinguished experience in the plantation industry. He began his career in 1988 at the Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation and joined Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC in 1992, after privatisation.

Since then, he has steadily advanced through the organisation, most recently serving as Plantations Director before his appointment as Director and CEO.

Holding a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Australia, Abeysinghe has played a role in driving the company’s growth trajectory, enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening estate management practices and leading sustainability-focused initiatives.

His leadership is marked by a strong commitment to innovation, operational excellence and talent development. With his strategic vision and deep-rooted expertise, he is well positioned to lead TTE into its next chapter of growth and industry leadership.