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Binesh Pananwala appointed President of All Island Dairy Association  

22 Mar 2022

Watawala Dairy Ltd. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Binesh Pananwala was elected the new President of the All Island Dairy Association (AIDA) at the private sector body’s third Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held virtually, the association said yesterday (21), issuing a press release.  “As AIDA, we will continue to maintain a progressive public-private dialogue on matters about the advancement of the local dairy sector. Adapting to the new normal, the AIDA continued to maintain its impact unfazed by the physical engagement restrictions accruing from the pandemic. We will continue to facilitate broader engagement with the private sector and sustain a policy dialogue with the Government on matters about dairy sector development,” said Pananwala during his inaugural speech.  Pananwala replaces Founding President and Rich Life Dairy (Pvt.) Ltd. CEO Nishantha Jayasooriya, who held the post for four years. Pananwala previously served the association in the capacity of Vice President.  Addressing the AGM following his election, the new President outlined AIDA’s efforts to focus and create an impact in its advocacy of key issues of importance to the membership, affiliated associations, and the public sector. Affiliated to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), AIDA serves as the central representative for the dairy industry, facilitating consensus, streamlining objectives and industrial mobilisation, and lobbying with policymakers on key issues.  Newly appointed office bearers for the year 2022 are President Binesh Pananwala, Vice President – Producers and Collectors Dr. Shakthivale, Vice President – Service Providers Tan Beng Chuan, Vice President – Manufacturers and Processors Renuka Perera, and Treasurer R.M.K.G. Rajapaksha. The Executive Committee members for 2022 are Nishantha Jayasooriya, Dr. Nelum Vithana, Mohamed Imtiyaz, Damitha Mapa, Aruna Warnasooriya, and A.C.H. Munaweera.


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