From battlefield to boardroom: The discipline of Captain Sampath Abeysinghe's Never Back Security

I n a corporate world often dominated by traditional career paths, the story of Captain Dr. Sir Sampath Abeysinghe stands out as a powerful testament to courage, discipline, and the entrepreneurial spirit.

- BY SANATH NANAYAKKARE

A retired Captain of the Sri Lanka Army, he traded his uniform for the challenges of the business battlefield, founding Never Back Security (Pvt) Ltd in 2013. His journey is a masterclass in how foundational values can build a formidable enterprise.

For Captain Abeysinghe, the leap from military to corporate life was a calculated manoeuvre. "You have to start somewhere to become a businessman, and most people are afraid to do so," he reflects. His formula for success is deceptively simple yet rigorous:

"Discipline, integrity, and commitment." These are not just buzzwords on a company website; they are the operational creed that has propelled Never Back Security to become a trusted provider of armed and unarmed guarding, VIP protection, and sophisticated CCTV surveillance services for a prestigious clientele, including Access Engineering and the Ministry of Health.