Anchored to a rich history spanning over 150 years (established in 1868), Aitken Spence PLC is one of Sri Lanka’s most respected conglomerates with thriving business interests across diverse industries in 8 countries. Aitken Spence PLC is a leading player in hotels, destination management, maritime, freight and logistics Solutions and power generation with a growing portfolio in renewable energy. Furthermore the diversified organisation has business operations in printing & packaging, apparel manufacturing, elevator agency, plantations, insurance and money transfer services.
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 8 countries spanning South Asia, the Middle East, South Pacific and Africa. The Company believes in leading strategic growth businesses and possess a credible record of working with global leaders in some of the key industries that support Sri Lanka’s economy.
Aitken Spence acts as agents for Lloyd’s of London in Sri Lanka since 1876 and among other reputed global brands represents Singapore Airlines and OTIS for several decades. The Company is also the principal agent in Sri Lanka for Western Union Money Transfer.
The Company’s power plants that contribute to 10% of the national grid were built in partnership with the world’s leaders in power generation technology and development finance.
The Company’s travel company which is Sri Lanka’s largest inbound travel operator is a 50:50 joint venture with TUI Travel Plc and represents over 200 of the leading tour operators worldwide.
Aitken Spence operates 21 hotels and resorts in four countries. It is one of the largest in international resort chain in the Maldives. Its range of international award-winning hotels and management expertise has set industry benchmarks for service quality, culinary standards and sustainable tourism.
Aitken Spence is Sri Lanka’s pioneering logistics operator with a track record of superior performance and pioneering services covering the whole gamut of logistic operations from container handling, cargo, courier and supply chain management. Its maritime services arm represents leading shipping lines and manages container terminal operations overseas as well.
Aitken Spence is the first Sri Lankan company to launch a waste-to-energy power project in the country. The company continues to expand its portfolio in renewable energy in the pursuit of enabling access to clean energy and contributing positively towards rising energy demands and lowering its national carbon footprint whilst moving towards achieving net zero.
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