ABOUT US

Vision
To strive to be one of South Asia's premier trading companies, driven by our core values and commitment to protect the environment and contribute to the community around us.
Values
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Highest level of integrity.
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Highest level of environment sustainability.
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Fair and ethical business practice.
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Highest level of stakeholder satisfaction and customer loyalty.
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Continuous learning and innovation.
Mission
Achieving business excellence through ethical and sustainable means. We are committed to providing satisfaction and value to clients and stakeholders by placing a strong emphasis on premium quality papers, efficiency,on time service, environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, integrity and innovation. We aim to provide our clients with the finest paper products from around the world at the best prices.
History
"Otley Traders" is a direct subsidiary of Otley Group and was established in 2002 with the definitive objective of becoming the ‘Preferred Paper Supplier' to Commercial Printers and direct consumers in Sri Lanka. Today Otley Traders has emerged to be a leading entity in paper supplies with a green conscience and a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality commodity, technical, and fine paper products. Otley Traders has become the sole supplier for a few leading multinational printing houses in Sri Lanka and have already started venturing in to the regional markets such as Pakistan and Bangladesh.
MEET THE BOARD

Chairman
Veerasamy kumaran
Mr. Kumaran Veerasamy is the Chairman of Otley Traders Pvt Ltd, bringing decades of leadership and industry expertise to the group. (OtleyTraders.lk) Recognised for his long-standing contribution to Sri Lanka’s printing and paper sector, he has served in leadership roles within the Sri Lanka Association of Printers, including as its President (2015/2016) and later as an Immediate Past President honoured by the association. (Daily FT) He is also credited as the founder behind Otley Estate Pvt Ltd and Otley Traders, shaping the family’s legacy of quality, reliability, and export-minded growth. (otleyestate.lk)

Managing Director
Rajamohan rathnasabapathy
Rajamohan Rathnasabapathy is the Managing Director (CEO) of Otley Traders Pvt Ltd, responsible for driving the company’s overall strategy, customer relationships, and day-to-day execution across sourcing, operations, and service delivery. (OtleyTraders.lk) Building on Otley’s mission of delivering premium-quality papers through ethical and sustainable practices, he focuses on ensuring reliable supply, responsive turnaround, and long-term value for commercial printers and direct consumers in Sri Lanka and the wider region. (OtleyTraders.lk)

Director of Sales & Marketing
Prathab Naidu
Prathab Naidu is a Director at Otley Traders Pvt Ltd, supporting growth through sales, marketing, and data-driven decision-making. He holds a Master’s in Renewable Energy Engineering from UNSW and a BSc in Energy & Finance from Penn State, and is Idealliance certified as a Master Print Planner & Estimator. He has worked in leading research and corporate organisations in Australia, bringing a disciplined, customer-focused approach to building long-term partnerships at Otley.

Director of Quality
Rahul naidu kumaran
Rahul serves as Director of Quality and a Board Member of the company, bringing a strong engineering foundation and a disciplined approach to operational excellence. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Science in Civil Engineering from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. In his role, Rahul focuses on strengthening quality standards, process consistency, and continuous improvement across the organization, supporting the company’s commitment to reliability, accountability, and long-term growth.
