16 January 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka – AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, announced Kaushala Amarasekara, (ACMA, CGMA), AGM – Brand & Marketing Communication at Hutchison Telecommunication Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka as the winner of the Digital Transformation Award of AICPA & CIMA’s inaugural CGMA Professional Awards – Asia Pacific in a virtual ceremony held recently. This award recognises and celebrates the efforts and achievements of CIMA members who have successfully embraced and implemented digital transformation projects, leveraging technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth for the organisation.
The CGMA Professional Awards – Asia Pacific recognise 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 within the accounting and finance profession across the region, serving as role models for their peers and future generations.
Kaushala Amarasekara, AGM – Brand & Marketing Communication at Hutchison Telecommunication Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka, said “Receiving the CGMA Digital Transformation Award Asia Pacific 2024 is a profound honour and a testament to the power of innovation, resilience, and teamwork. Being a CGMA member has been instrumental in equipping me with holistic and diversified knowledge, enabling me to make impactful contributions across various facets of the organisation. This recognition inspires me to push boundaries further, leveraging the transformative power of technology to drive progress, uplift communities, and create a better, digitally empowered future for all.”
Venkkat Ramanan, FCMA, CGMA, Vice President – Asia Pacific at AICPA & CIMA, 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 that these individuals and organisations do every day 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 1200 applications and nominations from individuals, businesses, and educational institutions in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Maldives, Australia, New Zealand, were submitted for consideration in four categories CGMA Leadership Award, CGMA Sustainability Award, CGMA Innovation Award, and CGMA Digital Transformation Award.
Visit the AICPA & CIMA website for a complete list of the CGMA Professional Awards Asia Pacific 2024 winners.
Visit the AICPA & CIMA website for a complete list of the CGMA Professional Awards – Asia Pacific 2024 winners.
