Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - July 2017

In this issue

Paradise Road celebrates 30 years since transforming the design and retail landscape in Sri Lanka. When the design store opened on July 13, 1987, it introduced to Colombo a timeless taste and eclectic elegance through a unique monochrome theme. Paradise Road is essentially an expression of self of Udayshanth Fernando, the brand’s Founder and Chairman. Three decades later, Fernando’s concept has expanded and materialised as restaurants, hotels and a commercial platform for art. Udayshanth Fernando speaks about his ‘labour of love’ in introducing his own style to Sri Lanka.

A name that has stood the test of time, Vogue Jewellers has been a symbol of trust, quality and repute in Sri Lanka. Having been in the industry for over 55 years, Vogue Jewellers continues to innovate and set the standard under the helm of Anura Hemachandra, Managing Director. A business started by his father in 1962, Anura Hemachandra began his journey in the company at a very young age.

Spearheaded by its stakeholders, Ceylon Tea has forged through an exciting and at times trying journey spanning 150 years. The Colombo Tea Traders’ Association (CTTA) is the apex body that represents the interests of the industry and has been instrumental in propelling Ceylon Tea forward. David Janszé, former Director, George Steuart, and Consultant to the CTTA, has been with the industry since 1962. He speaks about the events that made the industry what it is today.

Schokman and Samerawickreme have been the pioneer chartered auctioneers in Sri Lanka. Family bonds and trust have propelled the company throughout its journey of 125 years. Integrity has seen the auctioneer expand to become a reputed valuer as well as realtor. Currently headed by the third generation of the Samarawickreme family, the auctioneer firm strives to be more relevant in the digitized 21st century. Navinda Samerawickreme, Managing Partner, Schokman and Samerawickreme looks back on the company’s journey and their plans for the future.