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Sajitha de Mel: Outstanding young person

At the age of 26 a young man running a business of his own has good reasons to be content since his achievement holds validity for his lifetime.

The story of Sajitha De Mel is food for thought and the story demands a second thought on the youth who sought his own fulfillments for his wife.


Outstanding person Sajitha de Mel. Picture by Rukmal Gamage.

Sajitha is a marketer by profession and now he is the Sales and Marketing Manager of his own company UCL Logistics (a member company of Expo Lanka Group). "My position does not matter when running my own company. What matters the most is the extent to which you are dedicated on the venture. I started my company two and half years ago with three employees. I should remember the support I received from Expo Lanka I gained said in retrospect," Sajitha.

A product of Wesley College, Sajitha played basketball, cricket and chess and did scouting. He was also a Deputy Head Prefect. We are taught in our school to strive to be the best citizen of the country. Our teachers inculcated this idea and that idea was instilled in my mind. I tried my best to emerge the best. Even now my company's vision is not to be the biggest company but to be the best company in Sri Lanka," he added.

Sajitha remembers the support he received from his parents by allowing him to engage in extra curricular activities. "They were of the opinion that those activities would improve my leadership capacities. Actually, that's what happened ultimately. Thanks to them I have carved my niche" he said.

Sajitha who loves the challenges told the Daily News Zest that he stepped out of a Secure job in a bank because 'I want to seek a way for my own development. When I was stepping out of that bank many opined that it was the most stupid decision I ever made in my life. Without taking risks you cannot expect profits. When risk is high, profits will be high. Actually, knowledge I garnered during my banking career contributed a lot to understand of the financial sector. It was an immense help for a young entrepreneur like me to seek a greener pasture in an unknown sphere.

He believes he is strong enough to withstand the challenges of the industry. With the conclusion of three decade war, potential space for development is expanding. So we should exploit the situation which is healthy for up and coming new businesses" said Sajitha.

Starting with three employees Sajitha's Company now has 13 employees and the company has expanded operations to India and Bangladesh.

Sajitha is a graduate of the University of Kelaniya and read his degree in Marketing Management.

When asked how he feels about his achievement compared to his university colleagues Sajitha said." I should be happy as I am running a business of my own even at the age of 26. But on the other hand I am too late. If I could have started my journey about five years earlier I would have done more mileage," he added.

In other countries young people start a business of their own in early 20s. They start small. But in Sri Lanka youth begin their life in 30s. That should be changed. In fact an attitudinal change is the need of the hour. I myself is a graduate.

I went my own way with a vision. Why can't other graduates who are crying for jobs and raising slogans against the government find a way for themselves. They should not waste time. They are bursting with energy. Why don't they turn their energy to a worthwhile exercise?, questioned Sajitha.

Sajitha De Mel who is a very sensitive personality spares his time for humanitarian activities though his life is one busy schedule driven by severe competition in the business field. Due to his genuine quality of catering to humanitarian needs of the people he managed to bag the trophy for the Outstanding Young Person.

Sajitha got married last year. His wife is a teacher. In fact his life flows smooth but rapidly. The reason why he accelerated his life is because of his utter dedication and unshaken vision to be different and exemplary.

 

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