January 21, 2025: Global digital solutions company Fortude announced that it has won two prestigious awards at AICPA & CIMA’s inaugural CGMA Professional Awards – Asia Pacific. Fortude received the Innovation Award and the Digital Transformation Award, recognising the efforts and achievements of entities who have successfully embraced and implemented digital transformation projects, and leveraged technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth within the organisation, and beyond.
The CGMA Professional Awards – Asia Pacific recognises the achievements of Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA designation holders), CGMA candidates, and partners; including employers, universities, and educators, to drive innovation, foster a strong work ethic, and cultivate growth across the region, serving as role models for their peers and future generations.
Team Fortest, headed by Harshana Kuruppu, Associate Vice President – Quality Engineering and Intelligent Automation at Fortude, received the Innovation Award, honouring novel and impactful ideas that inspire a culture of continuous improvement. Speaking on this achievement, Harshana said, “We are incredibly honoured to receive the Innovation Award at the CGMA Professional Awards Asia Pacific 2024 for our in-house-built test automation tool, Fortest. This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to driving innovation and excellence in test automation, particularly for Infor ERP systems. Fortest has been instrumental in accelerating automation processes and enhancing productivity for our clients.”
“As we progress, we are committed to continuously enhancing Fortest with more AI-related features, providing even greater flexibility and acceleration. We aim to empower businesses with cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency and success. We look forward to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering unparalleled value to our clients,” he said further.
Anura De Alwis, Senior Vice President – Digital Transformation at Fortude and his team, was awarded the Digital Transformation Award, which celebrates exceptional efforts in leveraging technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. Expressing his gratitude, Anura said, “We are delighted and deeply honoured to receive the Digital Transformation Award at the CGMA Professional Awards Asia Pacific 2024. This recognition highlights the exceptional efforts and outstanding results of the Fortude team across the APAC region. It inspires organisations to strive for excellence and deliver maximum value in their digital transformation initiatives.”
He further said, “The Fortude advisory team excels at optimising existing digital investments while creating robust platforms that align digital and business goals to achieve the highest impact. We continually learn from market trends and experiences to ensure our clients receive cutting-edge strategies and best-in-class delivery. We are excited to build on our leadership in Digital Advisory services and look forward to shaping the future of digital transformation.”
AICPA & CIMA Vice President – Asia Pacific Venkkat Ramanan FCMA, CGMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, said, “This year’s award nominees and winners were selected based on their outstanding contributions, commitment to growth, and their impact on the accounting and finance profession. We are proud to recognise the great work these individuals and organisations do daily to advance and elevate the profession in Asia Pacific with the CGMA Professional Awards – Asia Pacific. Their dedication to excellence sets a high standard for all of us.”
Over 1,200 applications and nominations from individuals, businesses, and educational institutions across, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Maldives, Australia, and New Zealand were submitted for consideration in four categories: CGMA Leadership Award, CGMA Sustainability Award, CGMA Innovation Award, and CGMA Digital Transformation Award.
