(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Renowned entrepreneur Harry Jayawardena, chairman of Sri Lanka’s Stassen Group and several major publicly listed companies, has passed away, a company representative confirmed.
Under his leadership, the Stassen Group flourished across diverse sectors, including exports, food production, agriculture, hospitality, and finance.
Jayawardena was instrumental in acquiring and expanding several state-privatized enterprises, such as Distilleries Corporation, Ceylon Milk Foods, and Balangoda Plantations, transforming them into thriving businesses.
In recognition of his contributions to Sri Lanka, he was honored with the prestigious Deshamanya title in 2005.
Additionally, he served as the honorary consul for Denmark and was awarded the Knight’s Cross of Dannebrog by Queen Margrethe II for his outstanding contributions to Danish arts, sciences, and commerce.
