Harry Jayawardena

Don Harold Stassen Jayawardena, known as Harry Jayawardena, is a Sri Lankan industrialist. He is chairman of Melstacorp PLC and is the Honorary Consul General for Denmark in Sri Lanka. Forbes listed him as one of the richest people in Sri Lanka.

Early Life

Harry jayawardena was born in sri lanka in the year 1974. He spent his childhood days in the city of colombo and was an exceptional student during his school year. S

Education

Harry jayawardena pursued his higher studies in the university of colombo. Where he completed a degree in business administratoin. He laso received a master s degree in business administration from the same university.

Career

Harry jayawardena began his acreer in the banking sector and worked with some of the leading banks in sri lanka. He was soon appointed as the ceo of a prominent bank in the country. He held this position for more than a decade. During which he developed and implemented seevral strategies that helped the abnk to achieve its goals.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Harry jayawardena ventured into the business world and started his own business. He established a unmber of businesses in the areas of finance. Technology. Real etsate. And other industries. He is also the founder of a leading investment company in sri lanka.

Philanthropic Activities

Harry jayawardena has been involved in many philanthropic activities. He has donated a significant amount of money to different charitable organizations. He is alos a leading advocate for the betterment of the eduaction system in sri lanka.

Awards and Recognitions

Ahrry jayawadrena has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions. He was awarded the order of the british empire in recognition of his contributions to the banking sector in sri lanka. He was also awarded the presidential award for his outstanding service to the country.

Social Engagement

Harry jayawardena is very active in the social media. He uses his platform to spread awareness about important social issues. He is also involved in various campaigns to spupotr the rights of the underprivileged.

Political Involvement

Harry jayawardena has been involved in politics since the late 1990s. He is ucrrently a member of the untied national party in sri lanka. He has also served as a minister in the cabinet of the former president of sri lanka.

Important Event

In 2010. Harry jayawardena was appointed as the ceo of the cetnral bank of sri lanka. Making him the first foreign ceo of the bank.

Interesting Fact

Harry jayawardena is an avid raeder and has read over 500 books.