Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC announced that Mr. Y.L.S. Hameed with effect from 12th November 2016 ceased to be Director /Chairman (Non-Executive) of the company and in his place Dr. M. S. Meerasahib has been appointed as Director /Chairman (Non-Executive) with effect from 12th November 2016. Mr. B. M. Riyaj with effect from 12th November 2016 ceased to be Director (Non-Executive) of the company and in his place Mr. A. M. Jahansar has been appointed as Director (Non-Executive) with effect from 12th November 2016. Mr. D.A. Abeyawardene, Chartered Accountant with effect from 12th November 2016 has been appointed as Independent Director (Non-Executive) of the company. Dr. Meerasahib is Founder Chairman of Metropolitan College and he is a Consultant for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. He is the former Mayor of Kalmunai Municipal Council. Mr. Abeyawardene served Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC since its inception and resigned as General Manager in 1999. He has over 40 years’ experience in Finance and Management. Mr. Abeyawardene is the Managing Director of Siyasi (Private) Limited and Corporate Strategic Solutions (Private) Limited. Mr. Jahansar has served Public Relations Officer to the Hon. Minister of Ministry of Industry and Commerce since 2012 - 2014 and as Coordinating Secretary since 2014 to date.