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From left: Aban Pestonjee, Sumal Perera, Chandra Shaffter, Harry Jayawardana and late Merril J Fernando.

At seminars and forums, one of the most frequent questions I encounter is: What traits set business leaders like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Jack Welch, Ratan Tata, and Richard Branson apart from the rest?

While I haven’t had the privilege of working directly with these global icons, I’ve engaged with several global thought leaders who have collaborated with them.

Their insights have provided valuable clarity. Additionally, I’ve had the privilege of closely associating with some of Sri Lanka’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, including working with them at the board level.

Through these working experiences, I’ve identified common traits among Sri Lanka’s top business leaders—visionaries such as Harry Jayawardena, Aban Pestonjee, Sumal Perera, the late Merril J.

Fernando, Sohli Captain, and Chandra Schaffter. Many of these legends s Entrepreneurs who shaped Sri Lanka’s biz landscape RYMUG