Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - May 2014

In this issue

Arshad Sattar, Managing Director of Timex and Fergasam Group and Aviraté, speaks of the importance of Sri Lanka moving away from the fold of CMT (cut, make and trim) operations and become a name for design labels and designers. Definitely, Timex has made the first move through Aviraté. As the only garment manufacturer with their own high street label—Aviraté—they have ensured the steady expansion of the brand by entering markets in South Asia, Far East, Middle East and Canada.
Ransith Karunaratne, CEO of UB Finance relays about their growth and how they plan to proceed in the current environment where consolidation of the industry is encouraged.
MILODA, the Academy of Financial Studies imparting a wealth of knowledge to the society hosts informative sessions where eminent speakers share their experience and expertise.
Christophe Bernard, Global Head of Family Business at KPMG spoke about the various aspects of this unique segment during his visit to the country for the launch of KPMG’s Family Business Unit in Sri Lanka.
Pradeep Anthony, Managing Director and Roma Anthony, Head of Marketing of Hants Group, know the finer details of ensuring comfort, having been in business for 35 years; however at the forefront of it all is that, with their Comfilux mattresses, attention to absolute quality has never been compromised.