James Henry Paul Ratnayeke
Chairman at THE NUWARA ELIYA HOTELS COMPANY PLC
Profile
James Henry Paul Ratnayeke is the founder of Paul Ratnayeke Associates, established in 1987, where he holds the title of Senior Partner.
He is currently the Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Nuwara Eliya Hotels Co. Plc since 2005.
He is also the Chairman of P.R.
Secretarial Services Pvt Ltd., Asia Fort Sri Lanka Direct Investment Fund Ltd., Asia Growth Fund 1 (Pvt) Ltd., and Asia Capital Group Ltd.
Additionally, he serves as a Director at Asia Leisure Holdings Pvt Ltd.
since 2015.
In his former roles, Mr. Ratnayeke has served as the Chairman of Softlogic Life Insurance Plc from 2009 to 2012 and Asia Capital Plc from 2015 to 2021.
He has also held positions such as Deputy Chairman at Kegalle Plantations PLC, Maskeliya Plantations Plc, Arpico Construction (Pvt) Ltd., and RPC Management Services (Pvt) Ltd.
Furthermore, he has been an Executive Director at Richard Pieris & Co. Plc from 2014 to 2017 and Namunukula Plantations PLC from 2014 to 2016.
He has held various directorial positions in companies such as Sierra Cables Plc, Richard Pieris Exports Plc, HVA Foods PLC, and Arpico Plastics Ltd., among others.
Mr. Ratnayeke has pursued his education at the University of London, where he graduated.
He also holds undergraduate degrees from the University of Peradeniya and the University of Colombo.
James Henry Paul Ratnayeke active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| THE NUWARA ELIYA HOTELS COMPANY PLC | Chairman | 2019-02-05 |
| RPC Global Travels (Pvt) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
| P.R. Secretarial Services Pvt Ltd. | Chairman | 2011-08-29 |
Asia Wealth Management Co. Pvt Ltd.
 Asia Wealth Management Co. Pvt Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Asia Wealth Management Co. Pvt Ltd. is a Sri Lankan company. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Asia Fort Sri Lanka Direct Investment Fund Ltd. | Chairman | - |
| Asia Growth Fund 1 (Pvt) Ltd. | Chairman | - |
Asia Capital Group Ltd.
 Asia Capital Group Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Asia Capital Group Ltd. provides investment banking services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
| RPC Polymers (Pvt) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2011-09-08 |
| RPC Southern Industrial Park (Pvt) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of James Henry Paul Ratnayeke
| University of London | Graduate Degree |
| University of Peradeniya | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Colombo | Undergraduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
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1st degree connections
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Listed companies | 12 |
|---|---|
| SOFTLOGIC LIFE INSURANCE PLC | Finance |
| SIERRA CABLES PLC | Electronic Technology |
| RICHARD PIERIS AND COMPANY PLC | Producer Manufacturing |
| ASIA CAPITAL PLC | Finance |
| KEGALLE PLANTATIONS PLC | Process Industries |
| BLUE DIAMONDS JEWELLERY WORLDWIDE PLC | Consumer Durables |
| MASKELIYA PLANTATIONS PLC | Process Industries |
| NAMUNUKULA PLANTATIONS PLC | Process Industries |
| THE NUWARA ELIYA HOTELS COMPANY PLC | Consumer Services |
| RICHARD PIERIS EXPORTS PLC | Producer Manufacturing |
| HVA FOODS PLC | Consumer Non-Durables |
| ASIA SIYAKA COMMODITIES PLC | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 38 |
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| Arpitalian Compact Soles (Pvt) Ltd. | |
Asia Capital Group Ltd.
Asia Capital Group Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Asia Capital Group Ltd. provides investment banking services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Richard Pieris Natural Foams Ltd.
 Richard Pieris Natural Foams Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Part of Richard Pieris & Co. Plc, Richard Pieris Natural Foams Ltd. manufactures farm mattresses and pillows. The private company is based in Malwana, Sri Lanka. | Consumer Durables |
Paul Ratnayeke Associates
 Paul Ratnayeke Associates Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Paul Ratnayeke Associates provides legal services. The private company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan company was founded by James Henry Paul Ratnayeke. | Commercial Services |
| Arpico Plastics Ltd. | |
| Arpico Furniture Ltd. | |
| RPC Southern Industrial Park (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| RPC Polymers (Pvt) Ltd. | |
Arpico Construction (Pvt) Ltd.
 Arpico Construction (Pvt) Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Arpico Construction (Pvt) Ltd. provides construction services. The firm offers commercial & office buildings, prefabricated structures and constructions, project management, industrial buildings, housing and infrastructure services. The company is headquartered in Maharagama, Sri Lanka. | Industrial Services |
| RPC Management Services (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| Arp-Eco (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| Arpico Exotica Asiana Pvt Ltd. | |
| Arpico Flexifoam (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| Arpico Homes Ltd. | |
Arpico Interiors (Pvt) Ltd.
 Arpico Interiors (Pvt) Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Richard Pieris & Co. Plc, Arpico Interiors (Pvt) Ltd. is a Sri Lankan company that provides interior designing services. The private company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Commercial Services |
Arpidag International (Pvt) Ltd.
 Arpidag International (Pvt) Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Part of Richard Pieris & Co. Plc, Arpidag International (Pvt) Ltd. provides cold process retreading services. The private company is based in Maharagama, Sri Lanka. | Consumer Services |
| Arpimalls Development Co. (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| Arpitec (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| Exotic Horticulture (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| Hamefa Kegalle (Pvt) Ltd. | |
Maskeliya Tea Gardens Ceylon Ltd.
 Maskeliya Tea Gardens Ceylon Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Maskeliya Tea Gardens Ceylon Ltd. is a Sri Lankan company that wholesales tea. The private company is based in Maharagama, Sri Lanka. | Distribution Services |
Plastishells Ltd.
 Plastishells Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Richard Pieris & Co. Plc, Plastishells Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in Nawinna, Sri Lanka. | Finance |
RPC Logistics (Pvt) Ltd.
 RPC Logistics (Pvt) Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Part of Richard Pieris & Co. Plc, RPC Logistics (Pvt) Ltd. is a Sri Lankan company that provides freight forwarding services. The private company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Transportation |
| RPC Global Travels (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| Richard Pieris Group Services (Pvt) Ltd. | |
Richard Pieris Rubber Compounds Ltd.
 Richard Pieris Rubber Compounds Ltd. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Part of Richard Pieris & Co. Plc, Richard Pieris Rubber Compounds Ltd. is a Sri Lankan company that manufactures rubber sheets. The private company is based in Maharagama, Sri Lanka. | Producer Manufacturing |
Richard Pieris Rubber Products Ltd.
 Richard Pieris Rubber Products Ltd. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Part of Richard Pieris & Co. Plc, Richard Pieris Rubber Products Ltd. is a Sri Lankan company that manufactures molded, extruded and fabricated rubber products. The private company is based in Maharagama, Sri Lanka. | Producer Manufacturing |
Richard Pieris Tyre Co. Ltd.
 Richard Pieris Tyre Co. Ltd. Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Part of Richard Pieris & Co. Plc, Richard Pieris Tyre Co. Ltd. is a Sri Lankan company that manufactures and distributes tires for motor cars. The private company is based in Maharagama, Sri Lanka. | Consumer Durables |
| P.R. Secretarial Services Pvt Ltd. | |
Richard Pieris Distributors Ltd.
 Richard Pieris Distributors Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Richard Pieris & Co. Plc, Richard Pieris Distributors Ltd. operates furniture stores. The private company is based in Mawatha, Sri Lanka. | Retail Trade |
| Richard Pieris Plantations (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| Arpico Natural Latex Foam (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| RPC Plantation Management Services Pvt Ltd. | |
Asia Wealth Management Co. Pvt Ltd.
Asia Wealth Management Co. Pvt Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Asia Wealth Management Co. Pvt Ltd. is a Sri Lankan company. | Finance |
Asia Leisure Holdings Pvt Ltd.
 Asia Leisure Holdings Pvt Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Asia Leisure Holdings Pvt Ltd. provides property management services. | Finance |
| Asia Fort Sri Lanka Direct Investment Fund Ltd. | |
| Asia Growth Fund 1 (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| Arpico Hotel Services (Pvt) Ltd. |
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