Niran Ranatunga

Commenced a career in tea tasting in 1980 by joining John Keells Ltd. as an auctioneer and a tea broker. Subsequently was trained in tea tasting and blending at UK’s Lyons Tetley and R. Twinnings & Co. Ltd. Was a founder member of Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd. in 1988 and was appointed Commercial Director in 1991, having undertaken the responsibilities of Marketing Bulk Tea and Branded Teas in numerous international markets. Was responsible for spearheading the initiative to launch an ethical tea brand of the world at the United Nations Global Compact. Was promoted as Managing Director of Mabroc Teas in 2014 and serves on the boards of Hayleys Plantation Services (Pvt) Ltd. and Kelani Valley Instant Tea (Pvt) Ltd. as well as serving on the Committee of Management of the Tea Exporters Association of Sri Lanka. Mr. Ranatunga was appointed to the Group Management Committee in July 2018.