Aitken Spence PLC was ranked among the Top 10 Most Admired Companies of Sri Lanka 2019 for the second consecutive year by International Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka (ICCSL) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Sri Lanka.
The Most Admired Companies of Sri Lanka 2019 awards was held on September 25, at BMICH to celebrate the best in Sri Lankan business. The Chief Guest, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was present at the event.
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| D.H.S. Jayawardena |
In addition to recognising the Most Admired Companies of Sri Lanka 2019, the Most Admired Leaders of Sri Lanka 2019 were acknowledged at this award ceremony. A special award under the category of ‘Business Accomplishments - Entrepreneurship’ was presented to Deshamanya D.H.S. Jayawardena to pay tribute to a business leader in Sri Lanka for unparalleled success over many years. Jayawardena is the Chairman of Aitken Spence PLC, the founding director and current Chairman/Managing Director of Stassen Group and other notable business entities in the country. His inspirational leadership has been the underpinning of the noteworthy milestones that the Company has achieved.
Furthermore, his entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen, foresight has fueled a capable team at Aitken Spence that are passionate, and purpose driven to reach excellence in every sphere of their work. Stasshani Jayawardena, Director of Aitken Spence PLC, collected the award on his behalf.
“Aitken Spence has always been a cut above the rest in terms of financial performance and value creation for shareholders, customers, employees and the general community while protecting the environment that sustains us.
This award is a further testimony that as a responsible organisation, we create positive impact for all our stakeholders and we have and always will be committed to the development of our nation,” commented Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Aitken Spence PLC.Listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1983 and marking its 150th year milestone in 2018, Aitken Spence is a blue-chip conglomerate with a strong regional presence in the Hotels, Travels, Maritime Services, Logistic Solutions, Plantations, Power Generation, Financial Outsourcing, Insurance, IT, Printing and Apparel sectors.
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| D.H.S. Jayawardena – Chairman Aitken Spence PLC; On behalf of Jayawardena, Jayawardena receiving the award for Business Accomplishments – Entrepreneurship |
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