Softlogic Holdings PLC announced appointment of Joseph Dacius Nihal Kekulawala, Independent Non-Executive Director as Senior Independent Director, effective from November 22, 2023. The appointment of a Senior Independent Director as per the said Rule, due to the chairperson of the company being an Executive Director. The appointment of a Senior Independent Director is required as per the said Rule, due to the Chairperson of the Company being an Executive Director.

Mr. Ashok Kariyawasam Pathirage, Chairman and Managing Director is the founding member and Chairman/Managmg Director of Softlogic Group, one of Sri Lanka's leading conglomerates. Mr. Pathirage has a wealth of experience in the business field for more than 30 years. He manages and provides the strategic direction to the Softlogic Group which has a leading market presence in three core verticals, namely Retail, Healthcare Services and Financial Services and in three non-core verticals namely, IT, Leisure & Automobiles.

Mr. Pathirage's entrepreneurial vision, experience and knowledge is imperative for the continued growth of the Company and as such he continues to be the Chairman and Executive Director of the Company.