DSI Samson Group


DSI Samson Group is a Sri Lankan family owned conglomerate established in 1962. It has over 29 subsidiaries and is a leading manufacture of footwear and rubber products in Sri Lanka.

History

Established in 1962, by Diyunuge Samson Rajapaksa, JP as a footwear retail shop in Colombo Fort, he soon branched into manufacturing, importing and distribution by establishing a large retail network. Presently, it has over 200 showrooms, DSI footwear boasts the largest retail trading network in footwear

Governance structure

DSI Samson Group is governed by the Chairman and the Board of Directors which manages its diversified group of subsidiaries.
Its current Chairman is Kulatungha Rajapaksa, and its Managing Director is Ranatunga Rajapaksa, who are both sons of the founder D. S. Rajapaksa.

Sectors

Footwear

DSI is the leading footwear manufacturer in Sri Lanka, having established the first shoe manufacturing plant on the Island in 1962. Its subsidiaries in this area include;