The Classic Car Club of Ceylon (CCCC) celebrated the successful completion of its 34th year at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on 25 June 2026 at The Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo.
The AGM marked another milestone for the Club, reflecting on a year filled with successful events and initiatives that celebrated Sri Lanka’s rich classic motoring culture. Among the highlights were Starlight & Classics, Ceylon Motor Show 2026, Heritage Rally, British Car Day 2026, the Classic Car Diaries video series, and the Club’s annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project.
The meeting was chaired by Protem Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral, who proposed the nomination of Sanjiv Alles for a fourth consecutive term as President. The proposal received unanimous support from the members present, who also elected the Office Bearers and Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term.
In his acceptance speech, President Sanjiv Alles expressed his gratitude to the membership for their continued confidence and support. He reaffirmed the Club’s commitment to preserving and promoting Sri Lanka’s classic motoring heritage through innovative events, educational programmes and enhanced digital engagement. He also encouraged members to play an active role in the Club’s activities while inspiring a new generation of classic motoring enthusiasts.
Office Bearers – 2026–2027
President: Sanjiv Alles
Vice Presidents: Senaka Kotagama and Hatim Akbarally
Secretary: Priyanga Samaratunga
Assistant Secretary: Rajitha Cooke
Treasurer: Suhen Vanigasooriya
Assistant Treasurer: Shiraz Akbarally
Immediate Past President: Clive de Silva Jnr
Competition Secretary: Chanaka Jinasena
Executive Committee
Social Secretary: Shalike Ganewatta
Ramani Ponnambalam
Chandana Amaratunga
Dinesh De Silva
Ramal Jasinghe
Kishan D. Perera
Dilshan Gomes
Amrit Alles
Vice Patrons
Asgi Akbarally
Geepal Fernando
As the Classic Car Club of Ceylon enters its 35th year, the Club looks forward to another exciting programme of events aimed at preserving Sri Lanka’s motoring heritage, strengthening member engagement and fostering greater appreciation for classic automobiles among enthusiasts and the wider community.
Wire Group Launches Intel Wire to Strengthen Business Intelligence Services
Wire Communications Consultancy Holdings Group (WCCG) has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Intel Wire, a dedicated strategic intelligence business unit designed to help organisations strengthen risk management, protect corporate reputation and make informed business decisions.
The new business unit introduces a proprietary Crisis Intelligence and Reputation Advisory Framework, enabling organisations to identify emerging risks, monitor stakeholder sentiment in real time and respond proactively to evolving operational and reputational challenges.
Leading Intel Wire is Kavinthan Shamugarajah, Associate Director of Research & Intelligence, who brings more than two decades of experience in research, strategic intelligence and communications advisory. He heads a team of experienced specialists with expertise in in-depth research, sentiment analysis and data interpretation, combining local market knowledge with advanced risk mapping techniques to deliver actionable insights for corporate leadership.
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Commenting on the launch, Ashan Kumar, Chairperson of Wire Group, said reputation is increasingly shaped in real time, making early detection and informed decision-making critical for organisations.
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Beyond crisis and reputation management, Intel Wire will also provide broader corporate intelligence services to support executive leadership in strategic planning and business decision-making.
Speaking on the new initiative, Kavinthan Shamugarajah, Associate Director of Research & Intelligence and Head of Intel Wire, said organisations today require more than access to information—they need meaningful insights that support confident decision-making.
He added that Intel Wire is focused on analysing complex information and converting it into clear, actionable intelligence that enables organisations to respond effectively to an increasingly dynamic business environment.
Classic Car Club of Ceylon Marks Another Successful Year at Annual General Meeting
