Mr Pubudu De Silva is the Chief Executive Officer of Teejay Group, bringing over three decades of experience in the apparel and textile industry. Prior to becoming CEO, he held key leadership roles within Teejay, including Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer – Operations, and has been instrumental in steering the company through significant growth and transformation. His prior experience includes serving as Head of Planning at Slimline Pvt Ltd.

Mr De Silva’s academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration from the University of Lincoln (UK), Master’s in Manufacturing Management, and a Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Colombo. He has also undergone specialised training in Six Sigma Black Belt methodologies at the National Institute of Business Management, Sri Lanka, and completed the Leadership Development Programme (LDP®) at the Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL) in Singapore.

Beyond his role at Teejay, he served as the Chairman of the Fabric & Apparel Accessory Manufacturers Association (FAAMA) from 2019 to 2024 and was also an Executive Member of the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), contributing to the broader advancement of Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel industry.

Mr Nallaperuma brings over two decades of industry experience across multiple disciplines. He commenced his career at Teejay Lanka PLC in 2002 as a Management Trainee and transitioned to Teejay India in 2013 to embrace new and exciting challenges. His exceptional performance and dedication have led him to his current role as the Chief Operating Officer at Teejay India.

In his current capacity, Mr Nallaperuma oversees the overall operations of Teejay India, encompassing production functions, engineering, human resources, administration, planning, and merchandising. He has also provided leadership for the two Teejay India expansion projects.

Mr Nallaperuma has undergone extensive training in the Leadership Development Programme (LDP®) at the Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL) in Singapore. He holds a BSc in Engineering from the University of Moratuwa and a master’s in manufacturing management from the University of Colombo.

With over 17 years of experience in finance and strategic operations, Mr Nishtar brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his role as Group Chief Operating Officer – Marketing & Supply chain at Teejay Group.

Mr Nishtar commenced his career at Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants in Sri Lanka, and subsequently held key leadership roles including Chief Financial Officer at American & Efird Bangladesh He also served as the Group Chief Financial Officer a Teejay for over a decade, where he was responsible for Finance, Investor Relations, Information Technology, and Commercial operations.

In his current role, Mr Nishtar oversees the Group’s Marketing and Supply Chain functions, driving cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment. As a member of the Executive Committee, he plays a critical role in shaping the Group’s long-term strategy and annual planning.

Mr Nishtar is a qualified professional holding associate memberships with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, and the Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA). He is also an alumnus of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia.