At the 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association, Rajitha Jayasuriya of MAS Holdings was appointed as the first female Chairperson—a landmark achievement for both the industry and MAS Holdings, highlighting the growing influence of women in leadership roles.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, present at the event, emphasised the critical importance of women’s participation in decision-making positions, inspiring future advancements in gender equality.

With over two decades of experience in corporate law and governance, Rajitha Jayasuriya has been a pivotal figure at MAS Holdings, a $2 billion global apparel technology conglomerate headquartered in Sri Lanka. She leads mergers and acquisitions, cross-border investments, and partnerships, while providing legal advisory and ensuring global compliance.

Rajitha also spearheads the company’s corporate affairs strategy, fostering en