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David Pieris Automobiles and People’s Leasing collaborate to strengthen BAIC and GWM vehicle sales

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Rohana Dissanayake, Group Chairman & Managing Director, David Pieris Group and Sanjeewa Banadaranayake, CEO, People’s Leasing exchanging the agreement

David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited and People’s 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’s most respected and trusted organisations.
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’s strong automotive portfolio with PLC’s extensive expertise in financial services to deliver enhanced value, accessibility, and convenience to customers across the country.
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.
David Pieris Group is one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerates with interests spanning automotive, financial services, logistics, leisure, information technology, renewable energy, shipping and marine services, investment property and real estate.