LOLC champions female diversity and leadership

LOLC Holdings PLC, the premier multinational conglomerate spanning over 25 countries across Asia, Africa, and Australia, proudly celebrated International Women’s Day under the theme, “Count Her In.”

This year’s commemoration of women within the LOLC Group highlighted the organization’s commitment to female diversity and leadership, uniting the extraordinary achievements, resilience, and leadership spirit of its female staff. The focal point of this year’s International Women’s Day was the symposium held at LOLC’s head office, featuring two impactful sessions: “LOLC Spotlights” and the “LOLC Panel Discussion.”

The ‘LOLC Spotlights’ session stood out as a distinctive platform meticulously crafted to highlight gender diversity across its nine leading sectors. One of the notable participants was Ms. Priyanthi Makeswaranathan, the first and sole female estate assistant superintendent in Sri Lanka’s plantation sector, representing Uddapussellawa Plantations, affiliated to Browns Plantations. This session also showcased the breadth of female talent within the LOLC Group, featuring female scientists, chefs, engineers and chemists. The narratives shared by these inspiring women shed light on the real-life obstacles, from maintaining a delicate work-life balance around the clock, to thriving in competitive environments.

The event then highlighted the prominent panel discussion spearheaded by Ms. Kalsha Amarasinghe, Director, LOLC Holdings PLC. Delving into relevant discussions on female career advancement, the panellists, comprising esteemed female leaders within the group, openhandedly shared their personal journeys and success strategies with the audience.