January 3, 2025
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Colombo, Sri Lanka, 3 January 2025: Fairfirst Insurance proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement as its CEO, Sandeep Gopal, Deputy CEO, Ravishankar Wickneswaran; and the ExCo members Dhilan Mitchell, Clement Fernandopulle, Dulshan Fernando, Anusha Fernando, Rasika Perera, and Thilina Pinto were honoured at the prestigious Global CEO Leadership Excellence Awards. The ceremony, held on 5 December […]

December 19, 2024
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Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., also known as Baurs, reputed for its enduring legacy and impactful contributions to Sri Lanka’s economy for 127 years, announces that its Managing Director/CEO Rolf Blaser and the exceptional management team have been recognized at the prestigious Global CEO Leadership Excellence Awards held on 05 December at ITC Ratnadipa in […]

December 17, 2024
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The CEO & Leadership Meeting hosted by SLASSCOM ESG Forum recently bought together business leaders, sustainability advocates, and industry influencers to explore how sustainability can drive growth and innovation within Sri Lanka’s IT and BPM sectors.  Themed “Sustainability: A Catalyst for Business Growth and Resilience,” it emphasized the crucial role of ESG principles in shaping a resilient, innovative future […]

December 9, 2024
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Mimi Nicklin, the acclaimed bestselling Author, CEO, and multi-award-winning founder of the world’s widest-reaching empathy education platform, Empathy Everywhere, will be presenting a LIVE masterclass in Colombo, in partnership with the Sabrina Yusoof Foundation on the 17th of December 2024. This highly anticipated masterclass titled “Leading with Empathy: Unlocking Personal Growth for a Fulfilling Life […]

December 1, 2024
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nVentures is proud to announce that Mohan Belani, Co-founder and CEO of e27 and Partner at Orvel Ventures, has joined its esteemed group of investors. This investment brings deep expertise in developing Southeast Asian tech ecosystems and supporting early-stage startups. With an impressive track record of supporting over 30 early-stage investments across Asia-Pacific and the […]

August 15, 2024
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15th August 2024, Colombo: Janashakthi Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dilshan Wirasekara as Deputy CEO. With over 28 years of extensive experience in financial services and capital markets, Dilshan brings his proven mastery to this new role, enhancing the Group’s leadership team.     Janashakthi Group’s recent strategic initiatives have significantly enhanced […]

July 22, 2024

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Sanjeewanie Ayurveda, a distinguished leader in Ayurvedic medicine, along with its CEO, H. M. D. S. Sandakelum was celebrated at the Business World International Awards 2023. The event, held at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo, honored the company as the Best Ceylonese Indigenous Medicine Manufacturer of the Year, while Mr. Sandakelum received the Young […]

June 26, 2024

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The Founder and CEO of Mymech, Mohamed Afzal has been honoured with two prestigious awards, “Enterprise Risk Leader of the Year 2024” and “Best Use Case of AI-driven Innovation” at the 8th Edition of the Middle East Banking AI and Analytics Summit 2024 (MEBAI). These accolades highlight Afzal’s contributions to the fields of risk management […]

May 27, 2024

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Rajive Silva, CEO and Board Director of Azend Technologies, has been appointed to the Council of the Global Sourcing Association (GSA). The appointment signifies a pivotal moment in Azend Technologies mission to leverage Sri Lankan ICT to reshape global sourcing strategies. With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in the technology sector, Rajive brings […]

May 27, 2024

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CEO & Managing Director Dineshan Sivapalan recognized with prestige’s award of 45 Under 45 Leadership Excellence Platinum Award. The event recognized 54 young CEOs amongst 300 nominations. The 45 under 45 Leadership Excellence Platinum Awards Ceremony recently took place at the Galle Face Hotel, Sri Lanka, with the distinguished presence of Honorable Dinesh Gunawardena, Prime […]


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