At a recent Meeting of the Board of Directors of Hayleys PLC it was resolved to appoint Mr. Dhammika Perera as Co-Chairman (Non-executive) of Hayleys PLC subject to amendments of the Articles of Association of the company. It was further resolved that the term of the Executive Chairman/Chief Executive, Mr. Mohan Pdndithage which ends in May 2016 be extended by further five years from that date.