Colombo, 21 September 2026 – Galadari Hotels (Lanka) PLC (CSE: GHLL) has announced the temporary appointment of two alternate directors to ensure full representation at its Board meeting held on 17th September 2026. The appointments, made in accordance with Section 9.9 of the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), highlight the company’s commitment to robust corporate governance and compliance.
Key Appointments Detail Temporary Board Structure
The formal announcement, dated 18th September 2026, communicated to the Colombo Stock Exchange by Corporate Consultancy Services (Private) Limited, the Company Secretaries, outlined the specific details of these temporary director roles:
- Mr. Mohammed Abdullatif Ibrahim Galadari, already a Non-Executive Director of the Company, was appointed as the Alternate Director to Mr. Ibrahim Abdullatif Ibrahim Galadari, also a Non-Executive Director. This appointment was solely for attending the Board meeting on 17th September 2026.
- Mr. Venkatramanan Radhakrishnan, who holds a Non-Executive Director position within the Company, was appointed as the Alternate Director to Mr. Suhail Abdullatif Ibrahim Hassan Galadari, another Non-Executive Director. Similar to the first appointment, this was exclusively for participation in the 17th September 2026 Board meeting.
Both primary directors, Mr. Ibrahim Abdullatif Ibrahim Galadari and Mr. Suhail Abdullatif Ibrahim Hassan Galadari, were unable to attend the crucial meeting due to urgent and unforeseen commitments. The appointments were explicitly temporary, ceasing immediately upon the conclusion of the said Board meeting.
Ensuring Continuity and Compliance
The appointment of alternate directors is a standard practice in corporate governance, allowing a company to maintain the required quorum and ensure full participation in board deliberations even when primary directors face unavoidable absences. This mechanism is particularly vital for publicly listed entities like Galadari Hotels (Lanka) PLC, which must adhere strictly to the regulatory frameworks set by the Colombo Stock Exchange.
Galadari Hotels (Lanka) PLC, a distinguished name in Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector, continues to demonstrate its dedication to transparent operations and adherence to all statutory requirements, ensuring that crucial board decisions proceed without interruption.
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