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Damian Cabraal
Chairman at
CEYLON BEVERAGE HOLDINGS PLC
Net worth: 256 137 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Damian Amal Cabraal is currently Non-Executive Chairman at Lion Brewery (Ceylon) Plc since 2013, Non-Executive Chairman at Ceylon Beverage Holdings PLC since 2017, Chairman at Sunshine Holdings Plc since 2021, Non-Executive Chairman at CIC Feeds Pvt Ltd. since 2015, Chairman at Healthguard Pharmacy Ltd., Silvermill Investment Holdings Pvt Ltd., Lina Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd., Sunshine Tea Pvt Ltd., CIC Vetcare (Pvt) Ltd., Lina Spiro (Pvt) Ltd., CIC Poultry Farms Ltd., and CIC Bio Security Breeder Farms Ltd. He is also Non-Independent Non-Executive Director at John Keells Holdings Plc since 2013, Director at The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Watawala Tea Ceylon Ltd., SA Silva & Sons Lanka Pvt Ltd., Sunshine Healthcare Ltd., Moose Clothing Colombo Pvt Ltd., Asiavet Lifesence Pvt Ltd., Sunshine Consumer Lanka Ltd., Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd., Sunshine Foundation, and Independent Non-Executive Director at Watawala Plantations Plc since 2024.
Additionally, he is Member-Supervisory Board at Associated Motorways Plc, Council Member at The Employers' Federation of Ceylon, Member at The Chartered Institute of Marketing, and Member at Colombo Port City Economic Commission.
Former roles include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Unilever Sri Lanka Ltd. from 2006 to 2013, Independent Non-Executive Director at Hatton National Bank Plc from 2014 to 2023, and Marketing Director at Unilever Bangladesh Ltd. from 1998 to 2001.
Education includes an MBA from the University of Colombo.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-30 | 2,767,030 ( 0.02% ) | 169 647 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
Vidullanka Plc
 Vidullanka Plc Electric UtilitiesUtilities Constructs and operates mini hydroelectric power projects 1.83% | 2025-12-30 | 1,500,000 ( 1.83% ) | 86 490 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Damian Cabraal active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN KEELLS HOLDINGS PLC | Director/Board Member | 2013-10-31 |
| LION BREWERY (CEYLON) PLC | Chairman | - |
| CEYLON BEVERAGE HOLDINGS PLC | Chairman | 2017-07-20 |
| SUNSHINE HOLDINGS PLC | Chairman | 2021-06-25 |
| WATAWALA PLANTATIONS PLC | Director/Board Member | 2024-06-17 |
The Employers' Federation of Ceylon
 The Employers' Federation of Ceylon The Employers' Federation of Ceylon (EFC), established in 1929, is Sri Lanka’s national employers’ organization representing over 700 members across 21 industries and advocating for more than 800,000 employees. The private company is based in Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka. It serves as a voice for business on employment law, industrial relations, and labor policy, promoting social harmony through productive employment and cooperation among employers, workers, and government. EFC offers services including advisory support, industrial relations assistance, specialized HR and legal consultancy, training and certification programs, and plantation sector services tailored to regional plantation companies managing tea, rubber, coconut, and other crops. Its HR and legal solutions unit provides expertise in labor law compliance, occupational safety and health, HR strategy, policy development, talent management, employee engagement, and compensation consulting. The federation also delivers customized training, diversity and inclusion assessments, and outsourcing consultancies, collaborating with partners for financial restructuring, lean six sigma, business coaching, and leadership development. The organization promotes responsible business initiatives such as the skills passport for migrant workers and the employers’ network on disability, supporting employment and training for persons with disabilities through its disability training and resource centre, which offers accredited programs including sign language, computer literacy, entrepreneurship, and IT certifications. EFC conducts research and surveys on wages, benefits, employment trends, and disability inclusion, and provides data to members and stakeholders. It engages in advocacy, legislation updates, and national initiatives related to workplace guidelines. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-08-23 |
The Chartered Institute of Marketing
 The Chartered Institute of Marketing Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Sunshine Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
CIC Bio Security Breeder Farms Ltd. | Chairman | - |
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Former positions of Damian Cabraal
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Training of Damian Cabraal
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
48
1st degree connections
30
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 30 |
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John Keells Holdings Plc
 John Keells Holdings Plc Food RetailRetail Trade Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides transportation, consumer foods, retail, property, leisure and financial services | Retail Trade |
Hatton National Bank Plc
 Hatton National Bank Plc Major BanksFinance Provides banking and treasury services | Finance |
Lion Brewery (Ceylon) Plc
 Lion Brewery (Ceylon) Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Engages in the business of manufacturing and marketing beers | Consumer Non-Durables |
Ceylon Beverage Holdings PLC
 Ceylon Beverage Holdings PLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells brewery products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Associated Motorways Plc
 Associated Motorways Plc Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Manufactures and rebuilds tires; sells cars, motorcycles, and motor vehicle parts | Consumer Durables |
The Chartered Institute of Marketing
The Chartered Institute of Marketing Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sunshine Holdings Plc
 Sunshine Holdings Plc Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Operates as a diversified holding company with interests in healthcare, agribusiness, fast moving consumer goods among other growth industries | Retail Trade |
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
 The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Watawala Plantations Plc
 Watawala Plantations Plc Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Cultivates, manufactures and sells tea, rubber & oil palm | Consumer Non-Durables |
CIC Feeds Pvt Ltd.
 CIC Feeds Pvt Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Manufactures animal feed | Process Industries |
CIC Vetcare (Pvt) Ltd.
 CIC Vetcare (Pvt) Ltd. CIC Vetcare (Pvt) Ltd. is part of CIC Holdings PLC, a Sri Lankan conglomerate specializing in agriculture and chemicals. The company is based in Ekala, Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan company focuses on sustainable and ethical business practices aimed at improving and nurturing lives, operating within the group's commitment to sustainability and responsible business. The CEO of the company is Arumadura Vincent Premalal Silva. | |
CIC Poultry Farms Ltd. | |
The Employers' Federation of Ceylon
The Employers' Federation of Ceylon The Employers' Federation of Ceylon (EFC), established in 1929, is Sri Lanka’s national employers’ organization representing over 700 members across 21 industries and advocating for more than 800,000 employees. The private company is based in Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka. It serves as a voice for business on employment law, industrial relations, and labor policy, promoting social harmony through productive employment and cooperation among employers, workers, and government. EFC offers services including advisory support, industrial relations assistance, specialized HR and legal consultancy, training and certification programs, and plantation sector services tailored to regional plantation companies managing tea, rubber, coconut, and other crops. Its HR and legal solutions unit provides expertise in labor law compliance, occupational safety and health, HR strategy, policy development, talent management, employee engagement, and compensation consulting. The federation also delivers customized training, diversity and inclusion assessments, and outsourcing consultancies, collaborating with partners for financial restructuring, lean six sigma, business coaching, and leadership development. The organization promotes responsible business initiatives such as the skills passport for migrant workers and the employers’ network on disability, supporting employment and training for persons with disabilities through its disability training and resource centre, which offers accredited programs including sign language, computer literacy, entrepreneurship, and IT certifications. EFC conducts research and surveys on wages, benefits, employment trends, and disability inclusion, and provides data to members and stakeholders. It engages in advocacy, legislation updates, and national initiatives related to workplace guidelines. | |
CIC Bio Security Breeder Farms Ltd. | |
Unilever Sri Lanka Ltd.
 Unilever Sri Lanka Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes nutrition, hygiene and personal care products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Unilever Bangladesh Ltd.
 Unilever Bangladesh Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Produces & sells foods, home & personal care products | Consumer Non-Durables |
University of Colombo
 University of Colombo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sunshine Tea Pvt Ltd.
 Sunshine Tea Pvt Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and exports tea | Consumer Non-Durables |
Healthguard Pharmacy Ltd.
 Healthguard Pharmacy Ltd. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Retails pharmaceutical products | Retail Trade |
Sunshine Foundation | |
Watawala Tea Ceylon Ltd.
 Watawala Tea Ceylon Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies tea products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Lina Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd.
 Lina Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company | Health Technology |
SA Silva & Sons Lanka Pvt Ltd.
 SA Silva & Sons Lanka Pvt Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces and supplies coconut and coconut by products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sunshine Healthcare Ltd.
 Sunshine Healthcare Ltd. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Retails and distributes pharmaceuticals, surgical, diagnostics, medical devices and consumer health products | Retail Trade |
Silvermill Investment Holdings Pvt Ltd.
 Silvermill Investment Holdings Pvt Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd.
 Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides healthcare marketing services | Commercial Services |
Lina Spiro Pvt Ltd.
 Lina Spiro Pvt Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical plant | Health Technology |
Sunshine Consumer Lanka Ltd.
 Sunshine Consumer Lanka Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes tea | Consumer Non-Durables |
Colombo Port City Economic Commission | |
Asiavet Lifesence Pvt Ltd.
 Asiavet Lifesence Pvt Ltd. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Provides veterinary products importing services | Distribution Services |
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