John Keells Holdings

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) is Sri Lanka’s largest listed company in terms of market capitalization. It accounts for more than 14% of the Sri Lankan Stock market and has diversified its operations into various sectors ranging from Consumer Goods,Financial Services,Information Technology,Leisure,Property Development,Transportation and Plantations.

John Keells Holdings PLC
Formerly
John Keells Limited
Public
IndustryConglomerate
PredecessorJohn Keells Limited
Founded1870
Headquarters
Colombo
,
Sri Lanka
Key people
  • Krishan Balendra​ (chairman)
  • Gihan Cooray (deputy​ chairman)
Brands
Number of employees
10,001+
Websitewww.keells.com

History

The company was formed in 1870 by Edwin and George John and was originally formed as a broking business. In 1948, it merged with Thompson, White & Co. Ltd, another broking business. In 1960, it merged with yet another broking company, Keell & Waldock Ltd. The merged entity was known as John Keell Thompson White Ltd.[1]

During the 1970s John Keells diversified by acquiring Walkers Ltd, a tour operator and Mackinnons Group which had interests in shipping.[1]

In 1986 John Keells Holdings was listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.[1]

References
  1. John Keells Holdings Sri Lanka - About Us/History
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