The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo on March 10.
The event celebrated a year of innovation under the leadership of outgoing Chairman Thushira Radella and welcomed the appointment of Manjula Wijesundera as Chairman for the 2025/2026 tenure.
As he takes on the leadership of COYLE, Wijesundera outlined a bold vision centred on entrepreneurial development, global expansion, policy advocacy and collective growth. Under his guidance, COYLE will continue to empower entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and learning opportunities, fostering business innovation. Strengthening COYLE’s global presence is also a priority, leveraging its membership in the G20 Young Entrepreneur Alliance to enhance international networking and facilitate cross-border collaboration through new MOUs with institutions in Myanmar, South Korea and beyond.
Wijesundera is committed to improving Sri Lanka’s Ease of Doing Business ranking, working with policymakers to streamline business regulations while promoting good governance, transparency and efficiency. He also outlined the importance of unity and knowledge sharing among COYLE members, ensuring that the chamber’s collective strength contributes to Sri Lanka’s economic progress and a thriving business community.
