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Leadership: Andre Fernando appointed to EDB advisory committee

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) appointed MAC Holdings (Pvt) Ltd Group Chairperson and Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders’ Association (SLFFA) Chairperson Andre Fernando to its Trade Logistics and Hub Operations Advisory Committee.

The appointment, effective from 2 August 2026, recognizes Fernando’s extensive experience and leadership in the logistics, freight forwarding and trade sectors.

The Advisory Committee is expected to play a strategic role in supporting Sri Lanka’s export development and policy formulation, as well as the implementation of trade development interventions. A key focus of the committee will be supporting the implementation of activities under the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) aimed at strengthening export growth.

In addition, the committee will advise the EDB on matters relating to the effective implementation of the provisions of the EDB Act.