Eminent South Asian speakers to address CRMC 2017

The Institute of Certified Professional Managers (CPM) will be organising CPM Regional Management Conference 2017 (CRMC 2017) in collaboration with the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), on September 26 and 27, 2017, at the BMICH.

IPM Sri Lanka elects new council for 2017/18 at AGM

IPM Sri Lanka, the nation’s leading professional body for human resource management, elected its new council to formulate strategies and carry forward its exemplary achievements into the year 2017/18 and beyond at the annual general meeting (AGM) held at Waters’ Edge recently.

Janashakthi Insurance partners CIMA Business Leaders Summit 2017

Leading insurance provider Janashakthi Insurance PLC announced its partnership with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Sri Lanka on the CIMA Business Leaders Summit for the third consecutive year.

Amãna Takaful Life ‘Annual Awards’ celebrates achievers for 2016

Amãna Takaful Life, which has continually grown and expanded to make a significant mark in the insurance industry in Sri Lanka, hosted its awards ceremony for the year 2017 on a high note, at Galadari Hotel Ballroom recently.

ACCA holds workshop for blue-chips on role of technology in sustainability

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka, the global body of professional   accountants and champions in sustainability reporting, organised a workshop recently to highlight the importance of sustainability for Sri Lankan businesses and the role of technology as a key enabler. 

Leo Burnett successfully completes fifth Masterclass programme for industry interns

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka, the local office of the globally recognized advertising agency Leo Burnett Worldwide, recently completed the fifth annual Leo Burnett Masterclass programme. 

Interbrand to introduce ‘Best Sri Lankan Brands’ in 2017

Interbrand has announced the introduction of its ‘Best Sri Lankan Brands’ table in 2017.  The ranking, which will identify the best-performing Sri Lankan brands, is modelled on Interbrand’s prestigious annual Best Global Brands report, the definitive guide to the world’s 100 most valuable brands. 

Teejay fetes high-flying employees at Achievers’ Awards

Exceptional employees of the Teejay group have been recognised and rewarded for performance, innovation and also for long service at a grand celebration of people and their contributions to Sri Lanka’s world-class knit fabric solutions provider, on either side of the Palk Strait.

People’s Leasing & Finance wins ‘Sri Lankan Best Employer Brand’ again

People’s Leasing and Finance PLC, Sri Lanka’s non-bank finance sector market leader, was conferred with the ‘Sri Lankan Best Employer Brand 2017’ award at the 12th edition of the award ceremony held at Taj Samudra. PLC won this award for the second consecutive year.

CBL holds Annual Distributor Convention, Star Awards Ceremony

Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL) held its Annual Distributor Convention and Star Awards Ceremony 2016/17 recently at Eagles’ Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya. 

CIM Sri Lanka partners with Emerging Media

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka (CIM Sri Lanka) entered into a strategic partnership with Emerging Media (Pvt.) Limited, one of the leading digital signage and location-based advertising solutions providers. 

CIMA Business Leaders Summit on September 11

The annual flagship C-suite event of CIMA Sri Lanka, the Business Leaders Summit titled ‘What’s Next: The Changing Business Landscape’ will be held on September 11.  

You are your own brand: Personality Marketing tips

The concept of ‘Marketing’ has been heard for many years and in-fact; it has been in existence since the end of Second World War, in 1950, where the service economy first employed more than 50 percent of the US population. 

CIM Sri Lanka sets stage for second networking event today

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka will be hosting its second networking event for this year titled “Sportsmanship and fair play in one of the world’s most popular games” today (30th August) at the CIM office, No: 20, Deal Place A, Colombo 03 at 6.00 pm. This will be anight of networking and fellowship exclusively for CIM Members. 

AMW’s Asiff Shah-Jehan accorded marketing award by CMO Asia

The 8th CMO Asia Awards for excellence in Branding and Marketing is a premium forum bringing elite marketers, brand custodians, advertising and creative honchos together under one roof.  

Mobitel’s Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza announces July winner

Mobitel’s Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza programme announced P. D. P. Chathuranga Pitawala from Borupana, Rathmalana as the lucky winner of the Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza for the month of July 2017. 

Selonica Perumal in Campaign Asia’s ‘Top 40 Women in Asia to Watch’

Publicis Director Selonica Perumal has been named as one of the Top 40 Women to Watch by Campaign Asia. 

Singer and Huawei recognize top performers at Digital Awards 2017

Singer Sri Lanka PLC and Huawei, recognized their top performing dealers at the Singer Digital Awards 2017 gala celebration. The awards ceremony was conducted ceremoniously at Water’s Edge under the patronage of CEO - Singer Sri Lanka, Asoka Pieris and CEO - Huawei Sri Lanka, Shunli Wang with the management of the two companies. 

SLID conducts first customized training programme

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) promotes best practice and professionalism within and beyond the boardroom. 

Delmege joins hands with Hirdaramani Knit, Mihila for staff development

The Delmege Academy of Languages & Skills, a part of Delmege Group, last week concluded its first Business English Training Programme for Hirdaramani Knit Agalawatta. 

Swadeshi’s Deputy Chairperson wins top leadership award

Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC’s Deputy Chairperson/Managing Director Deshamanya Chulodhara Samarasinghe was bestowed with the Best CEO/Leadership Gold award at the ‘Top 50 Professional & Career Women Awards’, seventh edition. 

Tharanga Vithanage among Top 50 Brand Leaders of CMO Asia

Hyundai LankaSales and MarketingHeadTharanga Vithanagewas recognized amongst Asia’s Top 50 Brand Leaders at the eighth CMO Asia Awards for Excellence in Branding and Marketing, held in Singapore recently.

Laojee TVC’s social message promotes harmony among Lankan communities

Unilever Sri Lanka’s latest television commercial (TVC) on ‘Laojee’ tea has garnered attention and respect, breaking through the clutter of media messaging. 

SLIM holds second inauguration of CIM studies for year 2017

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) held its second inauguration of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) classes for the current year recently at SLIM Home, Colomb

SLIM Marketing Roks 2017 grand finale successfully concluded

SLIM Marketing Roks, the vibrant marketing programme for school children, innovated by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) had its grand finale recently at the BMICH.

Robin Nayak rejuvenates TBWA\Sri Lanka on ‘Disruption’

TBWA\Sri Lanka was disrupted by Robin Nayak, Chief Strategy Officer, Singapore and South East Asia at a recently concluded two day workshop, in Colombo. 

Apexaura celebrates 3rd anniversary with Sales Excellence Awards

Apexaura Int. (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading organic food supplement company in Sri Lanka, celebrated its third anniversary in a prolific manner by recognizing its best sales personnel. 

CIMA Business Leaders Summit 2017 to hold C-Suite forum on biz innovation

CIMA Business Leaders Summit 2017 will take place on September 11 on the theme ‘What’s next: The changing business landscape’. Organised annually, the Business Leaders Summit is CIMA Sri Lanka’s flagship event featuring presentations with global leaders and influencers on a range of contemporary issues that are shaping the global business landscape.  

CMA organises ‘Setting Tone in a Changing Landscape’ CPD seminar

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) is conducting a continuing professional development (CPD) seminar on ‘Setting the Tone in a Changing Landscape’ today, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the CMA headquarters, 3rd Floor Auditorium, Visakha Private Road, Colombo 4.

Berendina staff take part in Outbound Training

Berendina Microfinance Institute (Gte.) Ltd recently granted the opportunity to 30 of its employees to participate in a two-day Outbound Training (OBT) programme conducted by the Wayamba Outbound Training (OBT) Center.