Our Team

Our multi-disciplinary management team led by the de Silva family is as mix of deep experience and dynamism. Its key focus lies in strengthening partner relationships through continuous innovation, development and excellence in services and products delivered. The wealth of knowledge and expertise that each team member brings to the fore is one of the core strengths of the Company.

Mr. J.B.L. De Silva

Chairman

(LL.B., ATTORNEY-AT-LAW)

A lawyer by profession, Mr. de Silva has substantial experience in the corporate world. He has held the office of Chairman of the Company since 1983 and has served on the Boards of quite a few prominent Public and Private Companies. He presently serves as a Director of CT Holding PLC & Associated Electrical Corporation Ltd. Mr. de Silva is a past Chairman of the Colombo Rubber Traders Association.

Mr. H.J. De Silva

Deputy Chairman

(B.SC.)

The first of the 3rd generation of the founding family of Eastern Merchants PLC to join the business. He is responsible for the trade of agricultural commodities including natural rubber and industrial raw materials, along with supply chain optimization for the Group companies. An active member and participant in the relevant industry organisations, Mr. de Silva is a past Chairman of the Exporters Association of Sri Lanka.

Mr. C.S.L. De Silva

Managing Director

(B.ECON., M.COM.)

Mr. de Silva was named Managing Director of Eastern Merchants PLC in 2015. He has over 15 years experience in the corporate world in Australia. The second of the 3rd generation of the founding family to join the business, Mr. de Silva is responsible for the overall strategy and operations of the Eastern Merchants PLC group.

Mr. S. Jayakody

Finance Director

(B.Com.Spl., FCA, FCMA)

A Fellow Member of the Institute of Charted Accountants in Sri Lanka, Mr. Jayakody has over 25 years experience in the corporate world. He is responsible for optimizing the Eastern Merchants PLC Group’s financial performance through the implementation of strategic financial and accounting policies. He has served as a Board member at Eastern Merchants PLC since 1999.