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Praveena Perera wins”Top 50 Women” professional award
Praveena Perera – Associate Vice President & Group Account Director from MullenLowe was recognised as an emerging woman leader and is this year’s recipient of the award for ‘Leadership in the field of Advertising & Public Relations Sector’ at the “Top50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards – Thirteenth Edition” organised by Women in Management (WIM).
She received her award at the Global Awards Ceremony held on the 17th of June at the Shangri-La Colombo. The event celebrated and awarded twenty other international award winners representing 15 countries.
Commenting on her recognition, Praveena Perera – Associate Vice President & Group Account Director from MullenLowe avers, “While women make up over 50% of our population, their representation in the workforce remains disproportionately low. Within the ad industry, this disparity becomes even more pronounced, largely due to the insufficient progress made at organisational levels that foster women’s professional growth. Many organisations claim to empower women, yet their actions often amount to mere checkboxes to fulfil policies. In this regard, I take immense pride in stating that MullenLowe Sri Lanka is a company that truly walks the talk. The company stands as one of my strongest pillars of strength and has consistently backed me at every step, providing unwavering support and creating numerous opportunities for me to thrive on my chosen path. I also want to express my heartfelt appreciation to WIM, for acknowledging my accomplishments and honouring me with their prestigious award.”
Thayalan Bartlett – Chief Executive Officer of MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka said “Praveena is one of Sri Lanka’s top emerging women leaders in advertising and I am immensely delighted because her recognition augments well for the Advertising industry and as much what it means to MullenLowe.
There is a dearth of future women leadership hopefuls in advertising and the industry is woefully short of meaningfully supporting women ad professionals. We need the industry to step up and rise beyond the rhetoric and truly support women ad professionals to balance their work-life and reward them equitably so that they realise their full potential at home and in the office. Praveena epitomises all of what a woman professional should be by balancing her role as a young mother and a leading ad professional in an extremely demanding field.”
Women in Management (WIM) in collaboration with Women in Work, a partnership between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Government of Australia, conduct the Top50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards. This award highlights and honours women in the national, regional, and global economy and celebrates their achievements, experience, and creativity in leading their institutions, professions, and businesses efficiently and effectively.
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.
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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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