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Managing Director of Exterminators Marlon Ferreira clinches awards for serial entrepreneurship

by malinga
November 15, 2023 1:05 am 0 comment

Marlon Ferreira, the Founder and Managing Director of Exterminators PLC and Sentario UK Limited, has been recognised for his outstanding entrepreneurship at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, held at BMICH Colombo.

Ferreira was awarded as the second runner-up for the prestigious Best Entrepreneur of the Year (WP). Exterminators PLC also secured the gold award for the best service sector enterprise in the large sector category, further highlighting Ferreira’s exceptional leadership and the company’s success.

Organised by the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) and the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, the awards competition aims to recognise and honour entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence in various aspects of business.

Marlon Ferreira’s recognition is a testament to his dedication, innovation, and leadership in the entrepreneurial landscape of Sri Lanka. His achievements serve as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs.

In 1998, he embarked on an entrepreneurial journey to determine its own destiny, with an initial investment of just Rs. 75,000, equivalent to USD 1,000, and just one person with a spray gun and a motorbike. Over the years, Marlon’s vision and hard work have transformed the company from a one-man operation into a leading environmental enhancement brand in Sri Lanka.

Today, the company has created over 40 job opportunities and operates from five locations throughout Sri Lanka.

Earlier this year, Marlon expanded globally by launching a pest management and technology company in the United Kingdom, solidifying his reputation as a serial global entrepreneur.

Under Marlon’s leadership, Exterminators PLC has achieved remarkable milestones, becoming Asia’s first carbon-neutral pest management company and the world’s first carbon-neutral disinfection service provider. The company is also Asia’s 1st “Great Place to Work” certified pest Management Company and has created history by becoming Asia’s 1st pest management company to be listed on a stock exchange.

Additionally, Exterminators PLC has been certified as Sri Lanka’s first ISO 9001 quality management, ISO 14001 environmental management, ISO 45001 health and safety, and Sri Lanka’s second ISO 22000 food safety certified pest management company, demonstrating its commitment to excellence and sustainability.

Marlon’s leadership has also garnered the company 64 national and international awards.

Marlon’s has completed the ‘Executive Leadership Programme’ from the University of Oxford, an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business, and studied strategic marketing at the National University of Singapore and has many other educational qualifications.

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