With macroeconomic stability largely restored, and Sri Lanka now facing the task of crafting the next phase of its economic strategy, Day One of the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2025 on December 2nd, will feature a session on how Sri Lanka can drive sustainable, inclusive, and investment-led growth, to convert stability into long-term prosperity.
Mr Bernhard Stephan
The discussion will draw lessons from nations that have successfully transitioned from crisis to resilience, examining what Sri Lanka can learn from their experiences. It will also delve into the practical components of a forward-looking economic playbook – from reforms to boost competitiveness, to the role of public–private consensus, and the institutional frameworks needed to sustain progress.
Dr harsha de silva
Alex Patelis
The session will open with a keynote by Dr. Alex Patelis, Former Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister of Greece, offering comparative insights from Greece’s own post-crisis recovery and reform journey. With over three decades of experience as an economist, advisor, analyst, and strategist, Dr. Patelis has worked in a variety of roles across London, New York and Athens. These include Global head of FX & Debt strategy, as well as Managing Director of Global Research, Head of International Economics at Merrill Lynch, and Chief Economist at PSQR, a global discretionary macro hedge fund
In addition to Dr. Patelis, the panel will feature Dr. Harsha de Silva, Member of Parliament; Mr. Bernie Stefan, Chairman/Managing Director, Nestlé Lanka PLC and Board Member of the Ceylon Chamber; and Ms. Rajitha Jayasuriya, President, Apparel Exporters Association of Sri Lanka. The discussion will be moderated by Mr. Bingumal Thewarathanthri, CEO, Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka and Vice Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber.
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