Business
BoardPAC appoints David Rawling as Chief Executive Officer
BoardPAC, the leading global tech firm which provides a digitised platform to conduct secure board and management meetings, has announced the appointment of David Rawling as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 10th October 2022.
Rawling has a degree in Economics from the University of Sydney and has been the Operations Director of Ernst & Young Asia Pacific, a role that spanned 20+ regions in the Asia-Pacific region. He has also served as the Chief Operating Officer of MinterEllison, Australia’s largest and oldest law firm. At MinterEllison he led a cross-functional team of 500 people across Australia, New Zealand, China and the UK. Starting his career at BT Financial Group in 1997, Mr Rawling has worked across a wide range of markets and sectors with a specific focus on technology, consulting and finance.
Announcing his appointment as CEO of BoardPAC, the Company said Mr Rawling has a proven track record of leading large-scale transformations, multi-market and sector go-to-market programs, and possesses a values-based leadership style that focuses on delivering outcomes for all stakeholders, clients, employees, shareholders and the wider community.
BoardPAC Chairman Vijendran Watson said: “We warmly welcome David, to continue our growth globally. Our new version 4.0 of the product is being rolled out across our markets and has features that are unique in this space. Having someone with David’s experience and energy will allow us to take the next steps in our goal to be the preferred board meeting automation solution globally.”
BoardPAC Co-founder and Executive Director Ms. Lakmini Wijesundera added: ” David Rawling’s appointment as the CEO marks an important milestone in BoardPAC’s scale up as a Software as a Service or SaaS company. His experience and proven track-record of successful growth of business provides us great optimism about our future plans for exponential growth globally. We warmly welcome Rawling and wish him great success in this exciting rapid SaaS scale-up phase of BoardPAC.”
Commenting on his new role as CEO of BoardPAC Mr Rawling said: “It is a really exciting opportunity to work with BoardPAC’s multinational team and to steer the company through its global SaaS scaling. BoardPAC is already the dominant player in the Board Automation sector in our target markets and I’m looking forward to exploring our next set of opportunities. We enjoy a number of key advantages with a superior product, exceptional client support and knowledge of the issues facing Boards, the Company Secretaries, and the teams supporting them.”
BoardPAC is the leading provider of Digital Board Meeting Automation Solutions, recognised for driving simple, secure, sustainable and experiential communications for Board and Executive members. BoardPAC serves a host of Forbes Global 2000 companies across the world, with over 50,000 users across 40 countries. With its nine global offices, BoardPAC is an award-winning company which has been recognised as one of Asia’s Best Places to Work by the global ranking entity Great Places to Work.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
Business
Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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