Everything needs to have a reason, framed in its purpose. Without reason and purpose, life and everything that is part of living decays into meaninglessness. Mark Twain brilliantly explained, “The…
Dilhan
Dilhan
Dilhan C. Fernando is CEO and Chairman of Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC. He also serves as the Chairman of Dilmah Ceylon Cinnamon Company and Kahawatte Plantations PLC. The younger son of Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando, Dilhan has a deep dedication to his father's philosophy of "Business as a Matter of Human Service." He spearheads the company's global marketing and sustainability initiatives, championing the unique taste of Ceylon tea and ensuring that Dilmah's success genuinely benefits people and nature. His roles as Managing Trustee of the MJF Charitable Foundation and Director of Dilmah Conservation underscore his belief in making a tangible difference in the world. Dilhan is an Adjunct Professor of Practice n Sustainability at Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law, Australia, and Chairman of Biodiversity Sri Lanka and Global Compact Network Sri Lanka.
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Business as a Matter of Human ServiceBusinessworthyLifeMerrill J. FernandoMerrill J. Fernando Charitable FoundationOtherTea Inspired
Peoples’ Market at MJF Centre West – aglow for so many reasons
by Dilhanby DilhanThe MJF Centre in Moratuwa was aglow again last night. This time with the determined optimism of 80 micro-entrepreneurs striving to better their lives. Undeterred by the light rainfall, over…
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Dilmah ConservationEnvironmentEthicsNature and the EnvironmentSustainability
An Elephant Knowledge Walk, Tea Inspiration & the well-being of Future Generations
by Dilhanby DilhanElephants are an inspiring species, almost more human than humans; their social structure and bonds of family are admirable. In 2009 we inaugurated the Elephant Information Centre at the Elephant…
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Ceylon Cinnamon
The majestic fragrance of the ‘Spice of Kings’ deliciously fusing with the aroma of fine Ceylon Tea at Dilmah
by Dilhanby DilhanThere’s always a lingering fragrance around the Dilmah complex in Colombo. It is generally woody, sometimes tinged with citrus, occasionally fruity, and always pleasant. That’s the aroma of tea, varying…
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Business as a Matter of Human ServiceBusinessworthyOther
Compass for more human business
by Dilhanby DilhanTogether with the Board and Team at Global Compact Network Sri Lanka it was an honour to present plans for more sustainable business at Network Sri Lanka’s ‘Compass 2024’ last…
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Business as a Matter of Human ServiceBusinessworthyMerrill J. Fernando Charitable FoundationOther
Charity, dignity and why the two must always meet
by Dilhanby DilhanThe Merrill J. Fernando Charitable Foundation was formed – like so many others of a similar nature – to help less fortunate people. That was the wish of its Settlor,…