The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) marked a significant milestone with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 10th March 2025 at the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. 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.
Under Thushira Radella’s leadership, COYLE strengthened its role as a key advocate for Sri Lankan entrepreneurs, driving initiatives that enhanced business opportunities and international collaborations. His tenure focused on fostering innovation, policy advocacy, and industry development, leaving behind a strong foundation for future growth.
Manjula Wijesundara is a dynamic entrepreneur with a diversified business portfolio, Mr. Wijesundera brings extensive experience in import and distribution, international trade, industrial equipment and hospitality. As Managing Director of Manju Agencies, he leads one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted motorcycle spare parts distribution networks, overseeing 300 dealers islandwide. His expertise in logistics and supply chain management has positioned his company as a leader in the industry.
Beyond Sri Lanka, Manjula serves as Director at Ningbo Machi Impex Co. Ltd., China, expanding his reach into the global automobile spare parts market. His leadership at Industrial Multiclean Systems (IMS) has introduced world-class industrial cleaning equipment and hotel supplies to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. His latest venture, The Garden Fusion Café, showcases Sri Lankan flavours blended with Italian coffee, reflecting his passion for innovation and cross-industry collaboration.
As he takes on the leadership of COYLE, Manjula Wijesundera has 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. A strong advocate for policy reform, Manjula 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 highlights 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.
With “Vision to Reality” as the theme for 2025/2026, COYLE is set to build on its strong foundation, uniting Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial talent to drive innovation, expand international networks and advocate for impactful policy reforms. As Manjula Wijesundera takes the helm, COYLE is poised for an era of growth, global partnerships and transformative progress.
Photo caption: Thushira Radella – Outgoing Chairman
Anura Kumara Dissanayake – President of Sri Lanka
Manjula Wijesundera- Incoming Chairman
