John Keells Holdings PLC Ranked Sri Lanka’s Most Respected Corporate for the 20th Year!

John Keells Holdings PLC has been ranked as the Most Respected Entity in Sri Lanka, in the recently released edition of LMD’s Most Respected entities issue for the 20th year. As Sri Lanka’s largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, the Group has shaped industries and communities through strategic investments and purpose-driven initiatives. This recognition is a testament to the Group’s unwavering commitment to excellence, transparency, and resilience.

John Keells Holdings PLC retained its position as the Most Respected corporate by securing the highest number of votes in the 2025 survey compiled by LMD and developed by PepperCube Consultants. The rankings were based on responses from 600 senior professionals across listed companies, the LMD 100, and Brands Annual 2024, all of whom held managerial positions or above. Conducted through a structured questionnaire and electronic interviews, the survey evaluated corporates across 16 key attributes.

In terms of the attribute rankings, JKH has taken the lead in 13 categories categories, namely aspirational workplace, corporate culture, crisis management, dynamism, employee wellbeing, ethical outlook, business expansion, honesty and integrity, business innovation, leadership, national perspective, strategic vision and sustainability. These values are deeply embedded in the Group’s operations, driving progress towards being a leader in all endeavours while making a meaningful contribution to Sri Lanka’s national development.