Established in 1868 by two British entrepreneurs focused on trading and maritime services, Aitken Spence PLC is a leading player in Hotels, Travel, Maritime Services, Logistic Solutions and Power Generation in Sri Lanka. The Colombo-based diversified conglomerate has significant interests in Plantations, Insurance, Financial Services, Printing and Apparel. Listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1983, the Company is a signatory to the United Nations' Global Compact and has been repeatedly recognised by the country's leading business chamber as one of the best corporate citizens in Sri Lanka. Aitken Spence has operations in nine countries. The Company believes in leading strategic growth businesses and possess a credible record of working with global leaders in the sectors it operate in.