Asanka de Mel
Asanka de Mel is the CEO of LOVI Ceylon
Stuff of Dreams
Q: If you could be any animal, what would it be?
A: An owl – though truth be told, I’m an early bird
Q: Your dream holiday would be…
A: Four days of uninterrupted focus
Q: If you had access to a time machine, when and where would you go?
A: Sri Lanka in 2048
Q: Who would play you in the movie of your life?
A: Tom Cruise
Q: If you were to buy a yacht, what would you call it?
A: ‘LOVI Ceylon,’ of course
This and That
Q: Which three words best describe you?
A: Generous, hardworking and loving
Q: And what is your weirdest quirk?
A: I like airline food
Q: What are you most passionate about – and why?
A: Seeing Sri Lanka become the economic powerhouse I believe it can be
Q: Are you more of a hunter or gatherer?
A: Definitely a hunter
Q: What was the last gift you gave someone?
A: I gave my sister a one of a kind batik piece
Favourite Things
Q: Do you have a favourite cuisine?
A: I like when people invest love and time in whatever type of food they prepare
Q: And…
A: It doesn’t matter then whether it’s simple or elaborate
Q: Dark or milk chocolate?
A: Dark chocolate
Q: Favourite cocktails…
A: Belvedere martini and very light vermouth
Q: All-time favourite movie genre…
A: Action-adventure
Q: Three things you would be lost without…
A: My wife and two sons
Deep and Meaningful
Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
A: Indirectly, something Bill Gates once said…
Q: Which is…?
A: “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year – and underestimate what they can do in 10…”
Q: Any other quotes that offer inspiration?
A: American entrepreneur Jim Rohn’s words: “Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines practised every day while failure is simply a few errors in judgement repeated.”
Q: What is your pet peeve?
A: Laziness
Q: Do you have a favourite part of the day?
A: Yes, kissing my kids goodnight
Q: What would you like life to be in 20 years’ time?
A: The same as it is today – but with a little more grey hair
Q: A little-known fact about you…
A: I don’t wear a sarong to bed
– Compiled by Ashwini Vethakan