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OCTAVE and University of Moratuwa Forge Strategic Partnership to Empower the Future Data Analytics Talent
OCTAVE, the John Keells Group’s Data and Advanced Analytics Centre of Excellence is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of the esteemed University of Moratuwa, in Sri Lanka. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) solidifies the mutual commitment to foster a symbiotic relationship that will accelerate the growth of […]
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The John Keells Group awarded in recognition of its long-term initiatives in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
On 17th June 2023, John Keells Holdings PLC was the recipient of the award ‘Organisation promoting equity/equality and diversity of the year’ at the “Top50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards – Thirteenth Edition” 2023. Women in Management (WIM) in collaboration with Women in Work, a partnership between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the […]
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John Keells Group’s Crisis Response Initiative records promising impact among multiple communities.
In the wake of Sri Lanka’s unprecedented socio-economic crisis in early 2022, the John Keells Group launched a multi-pronged Crisis Response Initiative through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) entity, John Keells Foundation. Implemented in partnership with Group businesses across the Island, this initiative has made significant strides in supporting and empowering communities, aligning with the […]
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JKH recurring EBITDA grows by 17% to Rs.45.74 billion for 2022/23
The Group reported a resilient performance during the year, amidst the unprecedented challenges in the operating environment, recording a recurring EBITDA growth of 17% to Rs.45.74 billion. This is despite the substantial EBITDA recognition of Rs.6.30 billion from the revenue of the handover of the residential apartment units and commercial floors at ‘Cinnamon Life Integrated […]
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Plasticcycle partners with The Pearl Protectors’ “Cleaner Seabeds for Sri Lanka” Expedition
Earlier this month, Plasticcycle, the social entrepreneurship project of the John Keells Group, entered into an agreement with The Pearl Protectors, a youth-led marine conservation organization that works to protect marine life and the ocean ecosystem in Sri Lanka, to partner on a project to remove underwater marine litter from sensitive marine ecosystems and reefs […]
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John Keells Group Contributes LKR 100 Million to the 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service in Sri Lanka
The John Keells Group signed an agreement contributing LKR 100 million toward the Suwa Seriya Foundation for use in the operations of the Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service. The contribution aims to support the ambulance service, which has been facing financial constraints, and will allow the service to continue providing lifesaving emergency medical assistance in Sri […]
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JKH records EBITDA growth of 9% to Rs.10.41 billion in Q3
Summarised below are the key operational and financial highlights of our performance during the quarter under review: Group EBITDA recorded an improvement to Rs.10.41 billion during the quarter under review, which is an increase of 9 per cent against the comparative period of last year [2021/22 Q3: Rs.9.53 billion]. Excluding the impact of a one-off […]
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Chairperson’s New Year Address 2023
In keeping with tradition, the first working day of 2023, for all Group staff, commenced at the John Keells Group Head Office with the lighting of the oil lamp, followed by an address from the Chairperson, which was live-streamed to all staff, across the many locations.
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TAGS Awards 2022
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) won silver at the TAGS Awards 2022, organised by the Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), for Overall Excellence in Corporate Reporting. JKH and its other listed subsidiaries were the recipients of 6 awards at the ceremony held on the 6th of December 2022. Among which was a […]
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John Keells Foundation launches Phase 2 of John Keells Praja Shakthi Digital Learning Initiative in collaboration with Deutsche Bank
“In order to achieve the 4th Sustainable Development Goal; which is access to quality education, digital communication has become a bridge that brings us closer to various forms of knowledge. A lot of us present here today have the challenge of accessing such knowledge due to the lack of an electronic device. Therefore, I take […]