The Vella Group of Companies marked its official launch as a corporate entity at the Ravana Pool Club in Ella, one of its flagship properties.

The newly established organisation, Vella, will serve as the central hub for administrative and corporate management across all operations within the Group.

Vella Group comprises over ten subsidiaries in the tea, leisure, adventure, investments, and IT sectors. Vella Tea’s portfolio includes Halpéwatte Tea Factory and estates, Halpé Tea, Ceylon Tea Supermarket, Halpé Tea Tour, and U. H. E. Exports.

The leisure and adventure portfolio includes properties such as 98 Acres Resort and Spa, Ravana Pool Club, Villa Lé Maas Tota, Walaa Kulu, Flying Ravana Adventure Park, Ella Swing, Amber Swing, and Skywalk - which will be the next biggest upcoming venture of the company.

Through its investment arm, Vella has ventured into Ceylon Escapades and Kiri Kōpi. The IT portfolio includes cloud and ERP solutions such as 98 Solutions and Mango Automation.

The launch event celebrated the Group’s origins in the Sri Lankan tea sector, tracing back to the well-known ‘Halpe Tea’ and Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory. This high-profile event highlighted the Group’s impressive growth trajectory, evolving from its roots in tea production to becoming a multi-sectored organisation. The occasion also featured the unveiling of the new corporate website, ‘www.vellaglobal.com’, further enhancing the Group’s digital presence.

Establishing this new corporate group structure for the Vella Group of Companies represents a milestone in the ongoing growth and organisational evolution of the Vella Group. With a solid foundation built on decades of excellence, innovation, and social responsibility, Vella Group is well-positioned to enhance its global market leadership through its diversified initiatives.

While the Group remains committed to future growth, it continues to honour its heritage by showcasing the best of Sri Lankan enterprise on the international stage, all while adapting to emerging opportunities and challenges.