Dr. Niroshan J Pieries
Laugfs Gas has announced the appointment of Dr. Niroshan J. Pieries as Director and CEO of the Cluster.
Having joined Laugfs Lubricants as Chief Operating Officer, Niroshan initially oversaw the domestic operations of Laugfs Lubricants. Showing a knack for service excellence through relentless dedication, he rose through the ranks and in 2020 was appointed Director/CEO of Laugfs Lubricants, becoming the youngest CEO in the industry of Sri Lanka’s ever-expanding lubricants. Having responsibility for the Laugfs Car Care brand and the Southern Petroleum companies, he played an important role in driving the growth and success of Laugfs, transforming the brand into a globally recognized, highly profitable and sustainable business.
As a result of his continuous dedication and exemplary performance, in March 2023, Dr. Niroshan was appointed Cluster Director/CEO of Laugfs Gas.
With more than 20 years of corporate exposure, Dr. Pieries is recognized as an inspirational leader who guides many local and international brands to their success. In a career spanning more than two decades, Dr. Niroshan has extensive experience in numerous industries from shipping and logistics to banking and finance; from insurance and telecommunications, to power and energy.
As CEO of Laugfs Lubricants, Dr. Pieries was able to transform a struggling business into one that was very profitable and sustainable at its core. Awarded as “People Leader – Marketing” in 2017, he led Laugfs Lubricants to be recognized as the “Best Transformation Brand” for 2020. Despite the difficult macroeconomic conditions caused by the pandemic, the company was able to execute its expansion. strategy by establishing its presence in Bangladesh in 2022, opening its corporate office a year later, while further expanding its operations in the Maldives. Recognized for his efforts to transform Laugfs Lubricants into a strong and unique brand, he was appointed as the “General Manager of Business Transformation” for the year 2022.
He holds a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK, in addition to a Certified Management Accountant, he has focused more on educating tomorrow’s leaders. In this sense, he works as a senior lecturer and panelist at the main reference universities, both locally and internationally (PIM University, UWS).
“I have always believed that the most fundamental concept in leadership is the ‘law of the cap’. This essentially means that an organization is only as good as its leader. With this in mind, I have always worked hard to integrate a sustainable business model that thrives on the empowered people that make up the workforce. These people enable the company to overcome an uncomfortable and volatile business environment and thrive in the midst of the many challenging macroeconomic conditions. We hold close to our hearts the understanding that customers will always look for a brand they can trust; one they can really trust; one that will always strive to add value and ensure excellence in customer service, based on the principle of ensuring customer satisfaction. This is what sets us up for success as we embark on the next steps of our corporate journey,” said Dr. Pieries.
