Sunshine Holdings partners with CA Sri Lanka for its 44th National Conference

August 9, 2023: Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN), announced the prestigious Gold Sponsorship for the forthcoming 44th National Conference of Chartered Accountants event, hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).

Sunshine Holdings Group Chief Financial Officer Aruna Deepthikumara and Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Limited Deputy Financial Controller Chamara Wijesooriya recently took the stage to hand over the official Gold Sponsorship cheque to CA Sri Lanka representatives, marking the company's commitment to supporting and enhancing the development of the accounting profession in Sri Lanka.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Sunshine Holdings Group Chief Financial Officer Aruna Deepthikumara said, "We are honored to take the stage as a Gold Sponsor for the 44th National Conference of Chartered Accountants. This event presents an exceptional platform to discuss critical matters shaping the industry's future, and we're proud to contribute to this dialogue important national dialogue as a company committed to nation building initiatives."

The esteemed conference is a pivotal fixture on the annual calendar of chartered accountants across Sri Lanka. It will be held from 3rd to 5th October, under the theme "Beyond the Perfect Storm, Seizing the Opportunity," embodying the resilience, adaptability, and innovative spirit that the accounting profession exemplifies in times of change.

The National Conference of Chartered Accountants serves as a significant platform for experts, professionals, and thought leaders to deliberate on strategic themes essential for business transformation and growth. With an assembly of distinguished speakers and subject matter experts, the conference promises insightful discussions that will contribute to steering Sri Lanka's economic landscape in the right direction.

Sunshine Holdings Group Chief Financial Officer Aruna Deepthikumara and Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Limited Deputy Financial Controller Chamara Wijesooriya handing over the official Gold Sponsorship cheque to CA Sri Lanka President Sanjaya Bandara. National Conference Technical Committee Chairman Anura Perera, National Conference Committee Chairperson Anoji de Silva and CA Sri Lanka Vice President Heshana Kuruppu are also present.

About Sunshine Holdings

Sunshine Holdings PLC is a diversified conglomerate contributing to ‘nation-building’ by creating value in vital sectors of the Sri Lankan economy – healthcare, consumer goods and agribusiness. Established in 1967, the group is now home to leading Sri Lankan brands such as Zesta Tea, Watawala Tea, Ran Kahata, Daintee Confectionary and Healthguard Pharmacy, with over 2,300 employees and revenue of Rs. 52 billion in FY23. The business units comprise Sunshine Healthcare Lanka, Sunshine Consumer Lanka and Watawala Plantations PLC, which are leaders in their respective sectors and many of them certified as a “Great Place to Work” in 2022.