We are a 3rd generation, family-owned multinational company, in Power, Light and Digital infrastructure products, head quartered in Sri Lanka, we have a workforce in excess of 5000 personnel across 6 continents. We operate in 8 business verticals.
Somapala Kodituwakku become first generation entrepreneur at the age of 21
by venturing into transportation of Oranges to the capital.
Establishes a British Automotive spare parts establishment called Somapala & Co
Second generation takes over with Sugath Kodituwakku becoming Chairman and moves the business towards the Orient with the introduction of Japanese spare parts. Company becomes Orient Commercial Company
Orient Commercial acquires Philips distributorship for Sri Lanka.
Orient Holdings was established to setup a manufacturing joint venture with Clipsal Australia
Third generation takes over with Kushan Kodituwakku and expands Manufacturing with R&D capabilities.
With the acquisition of Clipsal by Schneider the company became independent and the brand switched to Orange Electric (Orient Range becomes O|RANGE).
Relocating manufacturing to OREL Park, a greenfield Project
Tim Sherman
President Signamax
Experienced executive business leader, with a strong track record of top and bottom line revenue growth over a 20yr career in IT Networking. Professionally trained in Marketing, and has served in senior leadership roles with leading Fortune 500 Companies.
Tom Vanden Bussche
CEO Qbus
Experienced general manager with track record in generating profitable growth in both small and large companies. International experience with proven skills in general management, M&A, growth financing, team leadership. Holds Masters of Law and Harvard MBA degrees.
Sooraj Sivaprasad
CEO Middle East & Africa
Business Management specializes in Marketing, Sustained track record in business development
and delivering strong business and operational results in Middle East and Africa. More than 14+
years of extensive experience in the field of Sales , Marketing and Product Support.
Sanath Wijethunge
Chief Operating Officer, Sri Lanka
More than twenty-five years of experience in Sales and Marketing at Senior Management level, Marketing Graduate from the CIM – UK and Certified Professional Marketer status conferred by APMF in Singapore. Currently holds a MBA from University of Southern Queensland – Australia
Goh Wei Koon
Deputy General Manager, Sale,
South East Asia
An experienced sales and marketing leader, with track records of leading sales teams, formulating and directing business plans for electrical and IT networking sectors. Held regional leadership positions with Fortune 500 companies and has MBA from Alliance Manchester Business
School
