Global Trade. Strategic Development.
Trusted Leadership
Over five decades of excellence in international trade, industrial supply, manufacturing, infrastructure development,
and strategic business management across Sri Lanka and global markets.
Trusted. Proven. Global
Global Partnership
De Soysa Trading's Shareholders
About Snapshot
De Soysa Trading Co. (Pvt) Ltd. was founded by Charu De Soysa. The company has evolved into a diversified enterprise with operations spanning trading, manufacturing, infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and real estate development.
From representing globally renowned brands to executing major national supply contracts, the company has built a reputation defined by credibility, capability, and continuity.
Charu De Soysa
Founder & Chairman
Co-owner
Dinesh de Soysa
Managing Director
Co-owner
With over 25 years of global leadership experience in financial services, technology, and industrial management, Dinesh de Soysa specializes in bridging Sri Lankan production with international market standards.
He has a proven track record of managing large-scale manufacturing operations and coordinating export profiles for major global retailers in the UK, Europe, and USA. Since 2018, he has applied rigorous corporate frameworks to the strategic management and turnaround of plantation assets, including tea, cinnamon, coconut, and rubber.s.
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Professional Credentials:
• BA (Honours) Business Administration – University of West London, UK.
• Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance – Kingston University, UK.
• Masters in Computer Science – UK.
• VMP Certified – Vendor Management Professional.
Personal Interests: A dedicated outdoorsman and nature photographer, he brings the same precision found in fly fishing and distance running to his professional ventures.
Our Core Pillars
International Trading & Agency Representation
• Strategic partnerships with global brands across Europe, Japan, India, and the Americas.
Industrial & Infrastructure Supply
• Telecommunications
• Petroleum
• Vehicles
• Generators
• Steel
• Heavy Equipment
• Tea Machinery
Agriculture, Manufacturing & Exports
• Managing of agriculture businesses, dairy, fishery, poultry, prawn farms and piggery.
• Garment manufacturing with major export markets in Italy, Germany, and the United
States.
• Other Industrial Development projects.
Strategic Development & Investments
• Real estate
• Property development
• Affordable housing programs
• Strategic Healthcare
• Global education
Innovations & Sustainable Developments
• Renewable energy solutions
• Reforestation and Rewilding
• Waste management
Our Heritage
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1942
De Soysa & Company Limited
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1954
Ceylon DIA Shirts Company Limited
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1974
De Soysa Trading Company Limited
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1978
Sterling Garment Industries Limited
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2018
Charles Henry Realty (Pvt) Limited
Leadership
Charu De Soysa
Founder & Chairman
Co-owner
With over 50 years of tactical experience in manufacturing, commerce, trading, and strategic marketing, De Soysa has led multiple enterprises to prominence in both domestic and international markets.
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He has served as a Business Mentor and Advisory Committee Member to the Export Development Board.
National Recognition:
• Certificate of Merit – 1981
• Presidential Award – 1982
• Certificate of Merit – 1983
Dinesh de Soysa
Managing Director
Co-owner
With over 25 years of global leadership experience in financial services, technology, and industrial management, Dinesh de Soysa specializes in bridging Sri Lankan production with international market standards.
He has a proven track record of managing large-scale manufacturing operations and coordinating export profiles for major global retailers in the UK, Europe, and USA. Since 2018, he has applied rigorous corporate frameworks to the strategic management and turnaround of plantation assets, including tea, cinnamon, coconut, and rubber.s.
Read Full Profile
Professional Credentials:
• BA (Honours) Business Administration – University of West London, UK.
• Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance – Kingston University, UK.
• Masters in Computer Science – UK.
• VMP Certified – Vendor Management Professional.
Personal Interests: A dedicated outdoorsman and nature photographer, he brings the same precision found in fly fishing and distance running to his professional ventures.
Charu De Soysa
Founder & Chairman
Shareholder
With over 50 years of tactical experience in manufacturing, commerce, trading, and strategic marketing, De Soysa has led multiple enterprises to prominence in both domestic and international markets.
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He has served as a Business Mentor for Singapore and Advisory Committee Member to the Export Development Board in Sri Lanka.
National Recognition:
• Certificate of Merit – 1981
• Presidential Award – 1982
• Certificate of Merit – 1983
Dinesh de Soysa
Managing Director
Shareholder
With over 30 years of global leadership experience in Financial Services, Technology, and Industrial Management, Dinesh de Soysa specializes in bridging Sri Lankan production with international market standards.
He has a proven track record of managing large-scale manufacturing operations and coordinating export profiles for major global retailers in the UK, Europe, and USA. Since 2018, he has applied rigorous corporate frameworks to the strategic management and turnaround of plantation assets, including tea, cinnamon, coconut, and rubber.s.
Read Full Profile
Professional Credentials:
• BA (Honours) Business Administration – University of West London, UK.
• Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance – Kingston University, UK.
• Masters in Computer Science – UK.
• VMP Certified – Vendor Management Professional.
Personal Interests: A dedicated outdoorsman and nature photographer, he brings the same precision found in fly fishing and distance running to his professional ventures.
Global Reach
Asia
Japan, China, Hongkong, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Europe
United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy
Middle East
Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Dubai
North America
United States, Canada
Africa
South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana