Lankan born entrepreneur Ermila Jayasuriya’s ‘Winter in Venice’ makes it to FT 1000

Sri Lankan born entrepreneur Ermila Jayasuriya-Curtis has made it to the list of FT 1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2022 for her award-winning brand ‘Winter in Venice’.

Curtis is the Founder and Managing Director of WIV Global Limited and WIV Property Holding Limited in the U.K.
‘Winter in Venice’ made it to FT’s 1000 fastest growing entities list following a survey carried out by Statista, the research partner of the Financial Times.

“Winter in Venice clearly stood out and, as a result, will be publicly recognised in the FT as one of Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies,” said Statista UK during the announcement of the final list that was released earlier this month.

The brand manufactures and distributes a large range of luxurious skin care products and personal hygiene products such as moisturising creams, face scrubs, shampoos, soaps, bath gels, hand and body lotions. All products are free from parabens, sulfates, DEA and minerals.

Winter in Venice formulations are vegan and cruelty free.  All formulations are infused with nourishing fruit and plant extracts with an emphasis on supplying these products in reusable packaging.

The distribution of these products is managed globally with several large multinational retail and pharmacy chains stocking the product in Europe, US, and the Far East.

“...a small team of us ran this mammoth operation of ferrying trucks through closed borders and negotiating with governments for embargoes to be lifted so we can cross borders out of Europe into the UK,” said Curtis, commenting on what led to the global recognition. Curits has also won previously three of the top British Awards, for innovation, packaging, and performance. The net worth of Curtis exceeds Rs.6.4 billion (£21 Million). She resides in Wiltshire, England with husband Steven and Son George close to the historic heritage city of Bath.