Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - April 2013

In this issue

As one of the pioneers of architecture in Sri Lanka, Professor Lakshman Alwis has had a brilliant career both as an architect as well as a renowned academic. He is the mastermind behind many of the country’s most celebrated buildings and has played a key role in shaping the future of architecture in Sri Lanka. This year the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects honoured him with the SLIA Gold Medal – an award given to only six people so far.
If youth, dynamism and a persistent ‘can do’ attitude spell a recipe for success, it is no wonder then that Dinesh Wijesinghe and Gehan Fernando enjoy so much of it. As the Directors of MSD Productions they own and operate three of Colombo’s most sought after establishments: the Silk Lounge Bar, Lemon Kitchen and Bar and Sugar Bistro and Wine Bar. They are known not only for the high standards of quality that they seek to maintain but also for their ability to think out of the box, venture into unchartered territory and treat obstacles as opportunities. Their enjoyment in their work is apparent, and yet they are reluctant to claim success for their own, saying that it is for the rest of the world to acknowledge.
Siemens, the global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and health care sectors set up its Sri Lanka representative office a decade ago. Dr Armin Bruck the Managing Director, Siemens and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens South Asia speaks of their journey in Sri Lanka and the bright future ahead for the company as they synergise with the Country’s strong economic growth trajectory.