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Some companies adapt to change. Acorn Group creates it!

Our History

Born in 2020 from a bold management buyout, we transformed legacy travel and aviation operations into a powerhouse spanning travel, aviation, hospitality, logistics, insurance, and education.

Our trajectory is anything but conventional. By 2024, we had already secured a strategic partnership with CF Global, a world-class leader in logistics and supply chain management. This alliance wasn’t just about growth—it was about reshaping industries, unlocking new markets, and advancing cutting-edge digital capabilities.

With CF Global acquiring a minority stake, we tapped into a vast network covering over 150 destinations, fusing cutting-edge logistics technology with Acorn’s signature agility. The result? An unstoppable force in aviation, freight, and travel.

At the helm is Chairman Mahbubul Anam, a visionary in freight forwarding and aviation. Under his leadership, Acorn Group isn’t just expanding—it’s redefining the boundaries of what’s possible in the region. Our success isn’t built on following industry trends; it’s built on setting them.

We move with purpose, fueled by data, experience, strategic foresight, and unwavering resolve. We embrace calculated ambition, steadily. Opportunity seldom knocks twice, so we build our own doors: innovating ahead of demand, adapting faster than change, executing with disciplined precision. Every decision strengthens sustainability and future-readiness. When challenges arise, we convert them into catalysts, leveraging partnerships and analysis to outpace disruption. Growth is pushing the frontier, rewriting benchmarks, elevating ecosystems across our markets. Resilience and reinvention are Acorn’s operating system.

Our Values

We Think Boldly. Be Daring. Think Fearless.
We Lead Change. Adjust the Course. Lead the Change.
We Keep Learning. Stay Curious. Keep Exploring.
We Thrive On Creativity. Celebrate Imagination. Inspire Innovation.
We Personalize Experiences. Make it Personal. Keep it Special.
We Evolve With Our Customers. Stay Relevant. Keep Growing.

Thinking boldly, leading change, and evolving with our customers define who we are. We don’t wait for the future; we build it. Creativity fuels our innovation, allowing us to break boundaries and set new industry standards. Every experience we craft is personal and designed with precision to exceed expectations. Learning never stops—we constantly refine our strategies, embrace new ideas, and stay ahead of the curve. At Acorn, progress isn’t just a goal; it’s a mindset that drives everything we do.

Executive Committee

Malinga Arsakularatne

Malinga Arsakularatne

Partner | CEO

Suranjith De Fonseka

Suranjith De Fonseka

Group deputy CEO

Saminda Weerasinghe

Saminda Weerasinghe

Chief Operating Officer

Harith Perera

Harith Perera

Partner

Dushy Jayaweera

Dushy Jayaweera

Partner

Nimali Welikala

Nimali Welikala

Partner | CPO

Gyan Amerasinghe

Gyan Amerasinghe

Partner

Naradha Rajakaruna

Naradha Rajakaruna

Executive Vice President | Chief Growth Officer

Howard Brohier

Howard Brohier

Executive Vice President

Our Management

Acorn Group management
Lashika De Silva

Lashika De Silva

Vice President | Human Resources · Employee Experience & Culture

Shiraj Juheer

Shiraj Juheer

Vice President | Group Business Excellence

Prasanna Rajapakse

Prasanna Rajapakse

Director / Senior Vice President | DTH Travels Sri Lanka

Bathiya Senadhipathi

Bathiya Senadhipathi

Vice President / General Manager | Acorn Aviation & Air Services

Lahiru Alahakoon

Lahiru Alahakoon

Vice President | Learning & Talent Management

Sanka Jhonsge

Sanka Jhonsge

Assistant Vice President / Head of IT

Seng Sok Phirum

Seng Sok Phirum

General Manager | Acorn Cambodia

Dilan Jayakody

Dilan Jayakody

Regional Vice President | Sri Lanka & Thailand Aviation

Durga Ramanan

Durga Ramanan

Vice President / General Manager | DTH

Chamila Wijethunge

Chamila Wijethunge

Director / Senior Vice President | Acorn Travels

Subanu Perera

Subanu Perera

Vice President | Group Business Development · Acorn Ventures

Sundararajah Kokularajah

Sundararajah Kokularajah

Chief Executive Officer | Acorn Leisure

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