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 The business, which had its origin in 1931 was structured into a family partnership with the launching of Sherman de Silva & Co. Limited in 1936. The company expanded from its traditional business, being the export of Rubber, Spices and Coconut Products to import and trading sectors, and was able to establish itself as one of the leading companies in Sri Lanka and earn its international reputation which it still enjoys.
In 1946, the partnership business was incorporated into a private limited liability company, Sherman de Silva & Company Ltd. By the year 1970 this company was ranked as the leading exporter of natural rubber, cinnamon and coconut products. In 1973 the progress of the family's business resulted in Mr. Sherman de Silva including his children joining the business, by creating a new company under the name and style of Sherman Sons Limited.
After the untimely demise of Mr. Sherman de Silva, his sons continued the business, which grew to be one that was blessed with a reputation that assisted them to develop a company to be a brand in Sri Lanka, under the name "Shermans". This allowed the company to diversify into any field as "Shermans" had become a household name, making its brand of the Late Mr. Sherman de Silva's name a valuable asset in the business.
Sherman Sons Limited developed itself, to have a tremendous capital/asset base, with a diversified portfolio until the year 2006. Mr. Sherman de Silva's sons decided to restructure the Group in order for its co-business activities to flourish independently. As a result of this, we see the formation of Shermans International (owned by Mr.Esahana de Silva, the grand son of Mr Sherman De Silva), as its third generation business venture.
Shermans International, which has been designed to preserve and continue the business traditions and codes of business ethics practiced for generations, was also created to include new business systems and make it an aggressive market leader, which would bring further light to the brand that is "Shermans".
Shermans International today deals with both private and government sector businesses, with its business lines being exports, special projects, infrastructure projects, property development, construction and logistics.
The Shermans name is immensely popular in Sri Lanka for decades and abroad as it is a name associated with trust and long term relationships.
The following list indicates many different roles and facets of Mr.Eshana de Silva.
Chairman, SHERMANS LOGISTICS (PVT) LTD
Shermans Logistics is a total logistics provider with end to end solutions. We handle all freight shipping services of Importers and Exporters including Documentation and clearing and Forwarding and Ware housing and is a very well known name in the Industry. (www.shermanslogistics.com)
Chairman, SHERMANS TRANSPORT (PVT) LTD
Shermans Transport is in the business of Haulage and have their own Prime Mover Fleet to service it’s clientele
Managing Director/Deputy Chairman, SHERMANS INTERNATIONAL(PVT)LTD
Shermans International deals in trading business and exports traditional exports from Sri Lanka such as Rubber and Coir products. We also represent many foreign companies and promote large scale infra structure projects. (www.shermansintl.com)
Chairman, ESNA HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD
Esna Holdings is a exporter of consultancies registered in the Export Development Board(EDB) and represents many Chinese and other companies and promote their business both in Sri Lanka and Internationally. It also invests in the Colombo Stock Market and holds strategic stakes in companies which are public companies. (www.esnaholdings.com)
Other Directorates:
Director (Board Member), PAN ASIA BANK PLC
Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC is a licensed commercial Bank in Sri Lanka and listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange. It is rated BBB- by Fitch ratings. The Bank has 31 Branches across Sri Lanka. (www.pabcbank.com)
Director (Board Member), BOARD OF INVESTMENT OF SRI LANKA (BOI)
This is the Apex body of investment promotion of Sri Lanka and is 100% owned by the Government. Mr. Eshana was appointed by the President as Director and Board Member and hold this capacity on an honorary basis. (www.investsrilanka.com)
Director (Board member), SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY (SLPA)
SLPA administers and operates all specified commercial ports in Sri Lanka, Specified ports include Colombo which is ranked as the 30th position in the world’s top rankings and is a major transhipment port. The key functions of the SLPA are formulation, implementation and monitoring of policies on ports sectors co-ordination and supervision of ports Development formulation, implementation and monitoring of policies on improvement and development of shipping services. Co- ordination and supervision of shipping development in the country.
Mr. Eshana de Silva was appointed by the Minister and hold this position on an honorary basis. (www.slpa.lk)
Director, Mc MARINE (PRIVATE) LIMITED
Mc Marine (Private) Limited is a member company of McLarens Group of Companies in which Esna Holdings (Private) Limited holds 50% of its shares. Mc Marine (Private) Limited is in
the business of Liner Shipping, Agency, Marine Contracting and other related services.
Deputy Chairman and Managing Director, CHAMBER OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS (CYE)
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