The Commanders Behind the Vision
A leadership team uniquely qualified to build a world-class tourism operation
Together, Commander Perera and Wijethunga create a leadership team with combined 37 years of military experience, specialized education, and complementary skill sets providing Theron Travels with strategic depth rarely found in regional tourism operators.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Strategic vision built on 21 years of distinguished naval service
Commander (Retired) Thushara Perera
Founder & CEO | Logistics & Operations Specialist
Commander Thushara Perera (Retired), brings transformative logistics expertise forged through 21 years of distinguished Sri Lanka Navy service, where he commanded complex supply chain operations supporting thousands of personnel across challenging maritime and terrestrial environments. His naval career culminated in the rank of Commander, with specialized expertise in procurement, financial management, and organizational logistics.
Following his decorated military service, Commander Perera held senior executive positions — as Deputy General Manager – Procurement at Lanka Sathosa managing multi-million dollar procurement operations and supply chain optimization, and subsequently as General Manager at Cynor Foundation Ltd demonstrating leadership in organizational transformation.
Academic Excellence
Touri sm Leadership Competencies
Commander Perera's specialty lies in converting military logistics precision into tourism excellence. His naval experience managing complex, time-critical operations with zero tolerance for failure translates directly into flawless tour execution. His procurement expertise enables strategic negotiations with hotels, transport providers, and activity vendors, securing premium services at optimized costs.
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Marketing expertise and customer experience excellence from 16 years of naval service
Commander (Retired) Gimhani Wijethunga
Co-Founder & COO | Marketing & Service Excellence Specialist
Commander Gimhani Wijethunga (Retired) complements Theron Travels' logistics foundation with sophisticated marketing expertise and customer experience excellence developed through 16 years of distinguished Sri Lanka Navy service. As a professional logistics officer retiring at Commander rank, she brings operational precision combined with strategic marketing insights that differentiate Theron Travels in competitive international markets.
Her naval logistics experience managing supply chain operations and multi-stakeholder coordination provides deep understanding of the operational complexity underlying successful tourism services, ensuring marketing promises align with delivery capabilities.
Academic Excellence
Tourism Leadership Competencies
Commander Wijethunga's specialty lies in translating operational excellence into compelling market positioning and superior guest experiences. Her marketing degree provides frameworks for brand development and customer journey mapping, while her naval background ensures strategies remain grounded in operational reality. She spearheads Theron Travels' customer relationship management, transforming standard feedback collection into systematic experience optimization — driving the company's exceptional 90% customer satisfaction rating.
Organizational Structure & Team
75 dedicated professionals reflecting naval principles of clear command and systematic coordination
Office Operations
25 Specialists
Senior Travel Designers (5) — Craft bespoke itineraries with 8+ years average experience.
Customer Relations (6) — Guest communications from inquiry through post-tour follow-up.
Operations Coordinators (7) — Real-time tour management and provider coordination.
Reservations Specialists (4) — Accommodation and activity bookings with meticulous detail.
Admin & Finance (3) — Financial processing, regulatory compliance, documentation.
Licensed Tour Guides
30 Professionals
Languages: English (all), German (12), French (8), Italian (5), Russian (3), Arabic (2).
Specializations: Cultural heritage (10), wildlife & nature (8), adventure (6), wellness (4), culinary (2).
Development: Quarterly training workshops, annual certification renewals, guest feedback reviews.
Quality: Evaluated quarterly on satisfaction scores, knowledge depth, and communication.
Drivers & Support
20+ Personnel
Licensing: Tourism vehicle endorsements, clean records verified annually.
Safety Training: First aid certified, defensive driving courses, emergency response protocols.
Hospitality: Customer service trained, culturally aware, basic multilingual communication.
Fleet: Modern luxury sedans, comfortable vans, and SUVs for diverse group sizes.
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