Saroj Perera

Saroj Perera (born 13 April 1960) is a Sri Lankan businessman and currently he is the chairman and managing director of DSL Group of Companies. It is one of the leading private sector companies in Sri Lanka.[2][3][4]

Saroj Perera
Born (1960-04-13) 13 April 1960
Colombo, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
OccupationChairman and Managing Director of DSL Group of Companies[1]
Spouse(s)Kanchana Perera
ChildrenGayara & Jayan Onel
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life

He was born on 13 April 1960 in colombo to a Sri Lankan political and business family. Saroj was the youngest son of B.T. Douglas Perera who was ex chief organiser of Sri Lanka Freedom Party for the Borella Electorate and contested 1977 parliamentary election but was defeated.[5]and his mother was Hema Perera. Saroj has two brothers and a sister. They are Ranoj, Dakshini and Dulip.

DSL Group

Douglas & Sons (Pvt) Ltd was incorporated in 1980, and started its commercial operations in July 1986, Popularly known as DSL among the trade partners and customers. Douglas & Sons (Pvt) Ltd is the founder member company in DSL Group of Companies. DSL celebrated 25 years of triumphant success, the "Silver Jubilee", in 2011.[6][7]

The Market Leader in Imported batteries in Sri Lanka launched GS Yuasa batteries,manufactured in Japan and are renowned for high quality and durability. This is the only Japanese battery currently available in the Sri Lankan battery market.[8]

DSL is also a leading manufacturer and supplier of soft toys having two of its factories at Free trade zone Biyagama and the recently opened one at Kosgoda in Galle. It handles 100% exports to the European and American market, through famous retail chains such as Marks and Spencer, Harrods, ASDA and Hamleys to name a few.

Business entities of DSL Group
  • Douglas & Sons Pvt. Ltd. (DSL)
  • DSL Lanka Pvt. Ltd
  • DSL Toys Pvt. Ltd
  • Douglas Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd
  • DSL Marketing Pvt. Ltd
  • DSL Investments Pvt. Ltd
  • DSL IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd
  • DSL Logistics Pvt. Ltd
  • Ronet Marketing Pvt. Ltd
  • Ekway Lanka Pvt. Ltd

Family

Saroj Perera is married to Kanchana (daughter of Ranjith & Ophelia Perera and grand daughter of Mr & Mrs K. Cyril C. Perera) and has two children, a daughter Gayara and a son, Jayan Onel.

References
  1. DSL teams up with Hankook. Sunday Observer, Retrieved on 17 July 2016.
  2. Largest-ever company sponsored overseas trip. Sunday Times, Retrieved on 4 September 2011.
  3. DSL takes over TVS Auto Parts. Daily News, Retrieved on 21 October 2014.
  4. Livguard appoints Lasith Malinga as Brand Ambassador. Daily News (Sri Lanka), Retrieved on 2 May 2019.
  5. 1977 Parliamentary Elections Results. Official Website, Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.
  6. DSL felicitates its Tyre Dealers for their resounding success. The Island, Retrieved on 11 May 2013.
  7. DSL Celebrates 25 years of success. Daily Mirror, Retrieved on 25 October 2011.
  8. Yuasa Batteries now in Sri Lanka. The Island, Retrieved on 2 November 2013.
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