Samantha Dodanwela has been appointed as the new Chairman of Mercantile Produce Brokers (Pvt) Ltd, bringing with him over three decades of experience in the tea industry.
Dodanwela began his career at Mercantile Produce Brokers and rose through the ranks to become a senior tea broker, earning a reputation for his in-depth knowledge and professionalism in the sector. He has also played key roles within industry bodies, including serving as a Director of the Colombo Brokers’ Association and as a past Chairman of the Tea Tasting Panel of the Colombo Tea Traders Association.
In addition to his corporate accomplishments, Dodanwela is a respected figure in Sri Lanka Cricket. A former first-class cricketer, he currently serves on the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket and holds key positions including Chairman of the Tournament Committee and Director of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) and T10. (Newswire)