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Rockland Group strengthens technology leadership with strategic appointment | Daily FT

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7 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Rockland Group has appointed Tharindra Kulasinghe to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.”
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The appointment of Tharindra Kulasinghe as a Non-Executive Director of Rockland Group is reported by both the Daily Mirror and another news source ('Rockland Group strengthens technology leadership...').
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web search NEUTRAL — A non-executive director (abbreviated to non-exec, NED or NXD), independent director or external director is a member of the board of directors of a corporation, such as a company, cooperative or non-…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-executive_director
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web search NEUTRAL — Rockland Group has appointed Tharindra Kulasinghe to its board of directors as a Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.Founded in 1924, Rockland Distilleries is a fourth-generation, family-own…
https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-news/Rockland-appoints-T…
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web search NEUTRAL — As part of this journey, Rockland Group has appointed Tharindra Kulasinghe to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/rockland-group-strengthens-t…
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“Tharindra is a seasoned technology leader with over 16 years of experience across global manufacturing, supply chain management, capital markets, and financial services.”
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Tharindra Kulasinghe's experience as a technology leader with 16+ years in fintech and capital markets is confirmed by his LinkedIn profile and media coverage reports.
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web search NEUTRAL — Rockland Group has appointed Tharindra Kulasinghe to its board of directors as a Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.
https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-news/Rockland-appoints-T…
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web search NEUTRAL — A passionate technology leader with 16+ years of experience spanning fintech, capital… · Experience: CAL · Location: Colombo · 500+ connections on LinkedIn.
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/tharindra
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web search NEUTRAL — Media coverage of Tharindra Kulasinghe, Technology Strategist at Capital Alliance.Capital Alliance Group's digital initiatives continue to challenge traditional norms of investment banking through inn…
https://tharindra.com/media/
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“He holds a first class Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Mechanical Engineering with Business Management from the University of Warwick.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results regarding restaurant methanol fuel and ESL conversation questions; no evidence regarding his degree from the University of Warwick was found in the provided text.
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web search NEUTRAL — If the restaurant uses methanol fuel, it can only store about 100 kilograms and must be far away from the kitchen.If the restaurant uses methanol fuel, it can only store about 100 kilograms and must b…
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web search NEUTRAL — How much should you tip the server in a restaurant? What type of restaurants would you not tip in? Have you ever found something disgusting in your food? Have you ever sent food back in a restaurant? …
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web search NEUTRAL — Are there times of the day when anyone can get a discount? Have you ever been to a restaurant with valet service? Do you like to try new restaurants, or do you prefer to go to those you have already b…
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“He currently serves as the Chief Information Officer of Capital Alliance Ltd. (CAL)”
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Multiple independent sources, including LinkedIn, the CAL Leadership page, and Craft.co, confirm that Tharindra Kulasinghe is the Chief Information Officer of Capital Alliance (CAL).
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web search NEUTRAL — Tharindra Kulasinghe. Chief Information Officer at Capital Alliance PLC, driving digital transformation in Sri Lanka's financial sector.LinkedIn Profile. Organization. Capital Alliance.
https://tharindra.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Tharindra Kulasinghe. Chief Information Officer – CAL Group.Currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Capital Alliance Holdings, she has held key roles at MAS Holdings, Heineken Lanka Ltd, and He…
https://cal.lk/leadership/
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web search NEUTRAL — Tharindra Kulasinghe. Chief Information Officer – CAL Group. Kanishke Mannakkara. Managing Director – Capital Alliance Investments Limited.
https://craft.co/cal/executives
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“Founded in 1924, Rockland Distilleries is a fourth-generation, family-owned enterprise and Sri Lanka’s first commercial distillery.”
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The Daily Mirror and Andes Wines Communications both state that Rockland was founded in 1924 as a family-run distillery in Sri Lanka.
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover personalized solutions in Personal Banking and seamless services in Business Banking at Rockland Trust. Your financial journey starts here!
https://www.rocklandtrust.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Rockland is the industry's premier source for heavy machinery attachments. Explore high-quality products, dealer services, and competitive lead times.
https://rocklandmfg.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Move quickly by outsourcing assay development to the experienced scientists at Rockland. In business since 1962, Rockland has thrived by building a reputation for excellence based on our ability to de…
https://www.rockland.com/
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“The company is renowned for its award-winning portfolio, including Ceylon Arrack and the internationally acclaimed Colombo No.7 Gin range.”
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Multiple sources (Andes Wines Communications, TasteAtlas, and a review site) confirm that Rockland Distilleries produces Ceylon Arrack and the Colombo No.7 Gin range.
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web search NEUTRAL — Arrack is made in Southeast Asia and can be made from fruit, sugarcane, or in Sri Lanka’s case, sap from coconut palm trees. Arak, on the other hand, typically comes from grapes and is flavored with a…
https://www.nomunication.jp/2017/10/25/review-rockland-disti…
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web search NEUTRAL — Founded in 1924 to produce Ceylon Arrack, Rockland is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest independent, family-run distilleries. While arrack remains central to its identity, the wartime gin became a symbol of t…
https://www.andeswines.cl/2025/07/07/colombo-no-7-gin-a-bota…
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web search NEUTRAL — Colombo No.7 is a premium London Dry Gin meticulously crafted by Rockland Distilleries in Sri Lanka. Based on a 70-year-old recipe, it is distilled in small batches using traditional copper pot stills…
https://www.tasteatlas.com/rockland-distilleries-colombo-no7
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“Rockland operates the country’s first certified ZeroCarbon distillery”
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Two separate sources confirm Rockland operates Sri Lanka's first certified ZeroCarbon/green distillery.
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web search NEUTRAL — Rockland operates the country’s first certified ZeroCarbon distillery and maintains an island-wide distribution network serving both local and international markets.
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/rockland-group-strengthens-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Becoming Sri Lanka's first green distillery. Rockland group’s commitment to efficiency has led to the adoption of environmentally friendly practices, including implementing energy-saving mechanisms li…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pioneering-sustainability-roc…
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web search NEUTRAL — rockland distillery. Guardian of the island spirit. Since 1924. Sri lanka. Enter. Rockland Distilleries Pvt Ltd.
https://www.rockland.lk/
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