Business Today recognised the TOP 30 best performing corporates for 2017-2018, reflecting the steady growth in a country transforming on many fronts.
Having introduced the Business Today Passionate segment in 2017, this year too the award ceremony, now in its 21st year, reasserted its visionto be a source of motivation to the private sector by presenting a distinct category – ‘Business Today Special Recognition’.
The Business Today TOP 30, 2017-2018 and Business Today Special Recognition award ceremony was held under the patronage of Chief Guest, President Maithripala Sirisena and was also graced by Venerable Galbod a Gnanissara Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Gangaramaya Temple.
John Keells Holdings retained its Number One ranking for the ninth consecutive year in the Business Today TOP 30, 2017-2018. Hatton National Bank retained its position at Number Two with a focus on becoming a future ready digital bank. Commercial Bank of Ceylon once again ranked at Number Three, reflecting decades of consistent growth.
Lanka Orix Leasing Company retained its position at Number Four while Sampath Bank climbed to Number Five. Consolidating its position as the converged communications leader, Dialog Axiata ranked at Number Six. Ceylinco Insurance raised five positions to Number Seven, with a performance propelled by diverse business sectors.
Melstacorp retained its position at Number Eight. Central Finance Company climbed to Number Nine while Vallibel One was placed at tenth position.
Acknowledging the contribution made byvisionary individuals to the economy, this year, Business Today presented Special Recognition to four eminent individuals.
Sohli Captain, a gentleman businessman and philanthropist, has consistently invested in the Sri Lankan economy. Never seeking the limelight, Sohli Captain and his companies are the largest shareholders of John Keells Holdings and Chemical Industries Colombo (CIC).
Renowned for his business acumen, Indra Kumara Silva, Chairman, Indra Traders, is a pioneering major shareholder of Sampath Bank and also holds significant shares in Commercial Bank. He has entered into two joint ventures with John Keells Holdings, the country’s largest corporate entity.
Despite rarely making a public appearance, Indra Kumara Silva remains a prominent personality and philanthropist known for investing in ethical and compassionate endeavours.
Winners receiving the awards
Vignetts of the event Pictures Sulochana Gamage
Alexis Lovell, Group Chairman, Ben Holdings and Chairman of UB Finance and National Asset Management has contributed to the Sri Lankan economy with much-needed investment and leadership.
Damitha Ramanayake, Founder and Group Chairman, DAMRO was recognised for his perseverance, innovative thinking and for creating a Sri Lankan brand that has an international outlook.
Business Today has annually recognised and awarded top corporate performers in the country since 1997 acknowledging them for their invaluable contribution towards reinforcing the country’s economy.
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