THE VOICE OF
EUROPEAN BUSINESS IN
SRI LANKA
The European Chamber of Commerce
of Sri Lanka
The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL) was founded in 1996 and operates with a counsel of expertise, along with the chamber secretariat, to promote and strengthen trade and investment between Sri Lanka and European member states. ECCSL aims to provide a variety of services, including business information, advisory, promotional and support services, and B2B networking to enhance and facilitate SL-EU business relations. ECCSL is a member of EBOWN (European Business Organisation Worldwide Network) and several other national and international Chambers of Commerce/business associations and has over 200 members.
As the sole voice and window of trade and investment for Sri Lanka and the European region, ECCSL has played a significant role in facilitating EU-SL business relations through its multidimensional resource network both locally and internationally.
Board Members
Office Bearers - ECCSL
Mr Hatem Rajabdeen
President
Mr John Wilson
Vice President
Mr Dilipan Tyagarajah
Treasurer
Mr Arnold Perera
Immediate Past President
Mr Simon Bell
Board Director
Board Directors - ECCSL
Mr Ahamed Ur Rahman
Ms Roshani J Moraes
Mr Mario Stubbs
Mr Thomas Daetwyler
Ms Radhini De Costa
Mr. Hans O. Svendsen
Member Facilities
ECCSL offers various services to help businesses gain visibility and traction in markets. These include contributing to flagship events, advertising opportunities on ECCSL communication platforms, advocacy services, and arranging meetings with respective authorities and Government agencies. Businesses can also participate in ECCSL Strategic Committees and join brainstorming and idea-generation activities. ECCSL also provides brand visibility on the website and sends monthly newsletters and quarterly magazines with trade news, market and product analysis, and relevant up-to-date information.
Our Partners
Events and Activities
Launch of ECCSL’s report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
22 March 2024
ECCSL’s new report in partnership with the Strengthening Social Cohesion and Peace in Sri Lanka (SCOPE) programme, co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Foreign Office, explores the transformative potential of DEI initiatives in Sri Lankan businesses.
JFS Holdings participated in the Sri Lanka Foreign Service Association Christmas Charity Bazar
2 December 2023
The Sri Lanka Foreign Service Association (SLFSA) in collaboration with the ‘Good Market’, a non-profit organization conducted its first Christmas Charity Bazar on 2 December 2023. JFS Holdings; a member of the ECCSL participated in the bazaar, offering their product services under the ‘EU Green’ theme.
Advocacy and Market Access
The EU-Sri Lanka Investor Dialogue is an annual roundtable where the EU delegation, government authorities, European diplomatic missions, heads of ministries, and ECCSL member companies discuss policy reforms. ECCSL members get a one-minute slot to express their concerns.
Market Access Teams are sectoral committees that organize monthly meetings and quarterly/bi-annual events for their sector-based ECCSL companies. These events promote development, knowledge-sharing, and networking.
Currently, there are 5 MAT (Market Access Team) Committees; Power and Energy, Transport and Logistics, Travel and Tourism, Food and Agriculture and Financial Services.
- - Power and Energy
- - Transport and Logistics
- - Travel and Tourism
- - Food and Agriculture
- - Financial Services
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Contact us
The European Chamber of Commerce
#203 – 2nd Floor,
Galadari Hotel,
64 Lotus Road,
Colombo 1
Sri Lanka.
