Our Team
Our Management Team
Our multi-disciplinary management team, mainly consisting of the de Silva family, is a great mix of experience and dynamism with deep roots in the rubber industry in Sri Lanka, and is ideally equipped to lead a rubber mat and sheet manufacturer.
Mr. J. B. L. de Silva (LL.B., Attorney-at-law)
Chairman
A lawyer by profession, Mr. de Silva has over 40 years’ experience in the corporate world. He has held the office of Chairman of Eastern Merchants PLC, the parent company of Microcells, since 1983. He presently serves as a Director of CT Holdings PLC, one of the biggest conglomerates in Sri Lanka. He has held numerous leadership roles in various organizations and served in several boards throughout his long and illustrious career.
Mr. H. J. de Silva (B.Sc)
Deputy Chairman
The first of the 3rd generation of the founding family of Eastern Merchants PLC to join the business, bringing with him 15 years of corporate experience. He is responsible for the trading of agricultural commodities including natural rubber, along with supply chain optimization for the Group companies. An active member and participant in industry organizations, Mr. de Silva is currently the Chairman of the Exporters Association of Sri Lanka.
Mr. C. S. L. de Silva (B.Econ., M.com.)
Managing Director
Mr. de Silva was named Managing Director of Eastern Merchants PLC in 2015. He has over 12 years’ experience in the corporate world both in Sri Lanka and 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 (B.Com.Spl., FCA, FCMA)
Finance Director
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.
Mrs. G. R. J. de Silva (B.Econ., M.com.)
Director
Mrs. de Silva has over 12 years of consulting and strategic analysis experience in various industries in both Sri Lanka and Australia. She has been with Eastern Merchants PLC for the last 3 years and is responsible for the Group’s human resource management and strategic planning functions.
Our People
The Microcells team of some 150 employees is the heart of the business. It is their hard work and commitment that drives growth, innovation and development which propels the business forward. We believe that an empowered and engaged workforce is the key to great customer relationships and value creation. Therefore employee satisfaction, safety and empowerment is at the core of all we do.
Inclusion and equality are important to us and this is reflected in the diversity of our workforce which brings together people from the different religions, communities and regions of Sri Lanka. As an equal opportunity employer we provide opportunities for those from varying social backgrounds, age and promote gender diversity. Female representation in our workforce is relatively high at 49%.
Furthermore, our workforce has a diverse mix of skills and industry experience. We believe that a diverse workforce encourages creativity and broader perspectives enabling us to solve problems faster and serve our customers better.
At Microcells, we empower our employees by encouraging them to take responsibility for the work they do and allow a certain degree of autonomy in problem solving. Additionally, all our employees are encouraged to voice their opinion and share their ideas for the betterment of the Company.
Safety and wellbeing of our workers is paramount and all employees are provided with the safety gear required for the job they perform. Considering that our employees hail from different regions of the country we provide housing at a concessionary rate close to our factory and office premises ensuring their safety and comfort. Microcells is committed to adopting best practices in the enhancement and development of our people as we journey onwards together.
