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| Aravinda de Silva |
Cricketing fame and high net worth investor Aravinda de Silva has joined the Board of Hatton Plantations PLC as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
De Silva, an all-time legend in the cricketing world, had an international career spanning over 20 years. He is the only cricketer to have scored a century and taken three wickets in a World Cup final, a feat he achieved during Sri Lanka’s victorious 1996 campaign.
De Silva further continued his association with the game in Sri Lanka, serving in an advisory capacity to Sri Lanka Cricket and the Minister of Sports, as well as holding the positions of Vice President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Chairman of Selectors, and Chairman of the Cricket Committee on numerous occasions.
He was selected as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1996, and he is one of the five Sri Lankan cricketers named on the prestigious list. In 2023, De Silva was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, making him the fourth Sri Lankan to receive that honour.
De Silva has seamlessly transitioned into the investment sector, showcasing remarkable precision and foresight. His journey from the cricket pitch to the investment arena exemplifies a commitment to strategic decision-making and successful ventures, positioning him as a role model for both aspiring athletes and investors.
He has been actively involved in infrastructure development and the auto sector across multiple countries. Further, he has expanded his investments into logistics and property, leveraging his international relationships and expertise to build strategic partnerships in mergers and acquisitions and he remains engaged as a private venture capital investments through his family office.
De Silva further expanded his investment portfolio through his family office into Ambeon Capital PLC, a company specialising in financial services and the parent company of MillenniumIT ESP (MIT). MIT is renowned for its critical role in technology solutions, leveraging over 27 years of expertise to serve global clients across diverse sectors and industries. Specialising in Telecommunications, Media, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing and Retail, Government, and the Commercial Sector, MillenniumIT ESP operates across various verticals, including Healthcare, Transportation, Leisure, Construction, and more, serving both local and regional markets.
Lotus Renewable Energy Ltd., owns 75.65% stake and Regency Teas Ltd., holds 12.28% in Hatton Plantations PLC.
