{"id":16443,"date":"2026-05-20T15:53:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=16443"},"modified":"2026-05-20T15:53:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:23:47","slug":"david-pieris-automobiles-and-peoples-leasing-collaborate-to-strengthen-baic-and-gwm-vehicle-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=16443","title":{"rendered":"David Pieris Automobiles and People\u2019s Leasing collaborate to strengthen BAIC and GWM vehicle sales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited and People\u2019s Leasing & Finance PLC recently formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between two of Sri Lanka\u2019s most respected and trusted organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership is primarily focused on promoting the GWM and BAIC vehicle range marketed by David Pieris Automobiles, the four wheeler sales arm of the David Pieris Group, combining DPA\u2019s strong automotive portfolio with PLC\u2019s extensive expertise in financial services to deliver enhanced value, accessibility, and convenience to customers across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The signing of the MOU lays the foundation for a long-term strategic relationship built on trust, excellence and a shared vision for sustainable growth. With both entities operating across multiple sectors and maintaining strong market leadership in their respective industries, the partnership is expected to unlock broader opportunities for collaboration in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Pieris Group is one of Sri Lanka\u2019s leading diversified conglomerates with interests spanning automotive, financial services, logistics, leisure, information technology, renewable energy, shipping and marine services, investment property and real estate. The Group represents globally recognised brands including Bajaj, KTM, GWM and BAIC, while also operating renowned ventures such as Pearl Bay and the Sri Lanka Karting Circuit. The Group also maintains an international presence across Singapore, the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, People\u2019s Leasing & Finance PLC has established itself as a trusted leader in Sri Lanka\u2019s financial services sector, offering a wide range of leasing, lending and financial solutions with extensive customer reach and island-wide presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call DPA on 0114 700678 (BAIC) or 0117 888 666 (GWM) and PLC on 0112 631 631 for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mr. Rohana Dissanayake, Group Chairman & Managing Director, David Pieris Group and Mr. Sanjeewa Banadaranayake, CEO, People\u2019s Leasing exchanging the agreement. Mr. Mahesh Gunathilake, Director, DPA, Mr. Dhanika de Silva, Director, Mr. Samantha Silva, Director, DPMC, Mr. Yasantha Abeykoone, General Manager \u2013 Sales & Marketing, DPA, Mr. Prasanna Yogaratne, Divisional Manager \u2013 Sales & Marketing, Mr. Udesh Gunawardena, COO, PLC, Mr Nishantha Perera, Assistant General Manager – Products and Margin Trading, Mr. Chaminda Dharmaratne, Head of Branding and Communication and Mr Sirikumara Pathirage, Head of Leasing are also in the picture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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