Dilhan C. Fernando is CEO and Chairman of Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC. He also serves as the Chairman of Dilmah Ceylon Cinnamon Company and Kahawatte Plantations PLC. The younger son of Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando, Dilhan has a deep dedication to his father's philosophy of "Business as a Matter of Human Service." He spearheads the company's global marketing and sustainability initiatives, championing the unique taste of Ceylon tea and ensuring that Dilmah's success genuinely benefits people and nature. His roles as Managing Trustee of the MJF Charitable Foundation and Director of Dilmah Conservation underscore his belief in making a tangible difference in the world. Dilhan is an Adjunct Professor of Practice in Sustainability at Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law, Australia, and Chairman of Biodiversity Sri Lanka and Global Compact Network Sri Lanka. In 2025, Edith Cowan University further recognised his leadership in ethical business and sustainability by awarding him the Honorary Doctor of Business, Honoris Causa