Colombo, 01 October 2026 – ALPHA FIRE SERVICES PLC (AFS), a prominent entity listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has announced significant changes to the composition of its key board sub-committees. The restructuring, formally communicated to the CSE on 30 September 2026, follows the resignation of Mr. Thira Ravindu Gajavikum Kalamulla from his directorial and committee roles.
The changes are effective immediately and ensure that ALPHA FIRE SERVICES PLC remains compliant with the Corporate Disclosure requirements outlined in Section 8 of the CSE Listing Rules.
Key Changes Consequent to Director’s Resignation
The announcement details that Mr. Thira Ravindu Gajavikum Kalamulla, who served as an Independent Non-Executive Director, tendered his resignation on 25th September 2026. During his tenure, Mr. Kalamulla was an active member of three crucial sub-committees: the Audit Committee, the Related Party Transaction Committee, and the Remuneration Committee. His departure necessitated immediate adjustments to maintain robust corporate governance structures.
Revised Committee Compositions
Following Mr. Kalamulla’s resignation, the Board of Directors of ALPHA FIRE SERVICES PLC has reconstituted the committees as follows:
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee, critical for overseeing financial reporting and internal controls, will now comprise:
- Mr. Duminda Mahali Weerasekare — Chairman (Independent Non-Executive Director)
- Mr. Mestiyage Don Janaka Ravi Goonetilleke (Independent Non-Executive Director)
Related Party Transactions Committee
Tasked with reviewing and approving transactions involving related parties to ensure fairness and transparency, the committee’s new composition includes:
- Mr. Duminda Mahali Weerasekare — Chairman (Independent Non-Executive Director)
- Mr. Mestiyage Don Janaka Ravi Goonetilleke (Independent Non-Executive Director)
- Mr. Kurukulasooriya Mark Anthony Viraj Fernando (Non Independent Executive Director)
Remuneration Committee
Responsible for determining the remuneration policies for directors and senior management, the Remuneration Committee will now be constituted by:
- Mr. Duminda Mahali Weerasekare — Chairman (Independent Non-Executive Director)
- Mr. Mestiyage Don Janaka Ravi Goonetilleke (Independent Non-Executive Director)
The company secretary, F. Shama Ismail Mohamed, formally conveyed these changes to the Chief Regulatory Officer of the Colombo Stock Exchange. This strategic realignment underscores ALPHA FIRE SERVICES PLC’s ongoing commitment to strong corporate governance and adherence to regulatory standards, ensuring continuity and effectiveness in its oversight functions.
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