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Team Unilever Wins Big at SLIM National Sales Awards 2022
Six Unilever Sri Lanka employees have each secured wins at the recent SLIM National Sales Awards 2022, taking home 3 Golds, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Awards. Regarded as the most anticipated event of the year for the sales fraternity in Sri Lanka, the National Sales Awards, organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), rewards high performing individuals for their efforts and achievements in the sales field, providing national level recognition.
The Unilever winners recognised for their outstanding and stellar performance in 2022 include Hasithika Herath – Account Manager – TSL Holdings, who won the Territory Manager GOLD Award in the FMCG Consumer Category; Tharindu Agasthi Kokuhennadi – Account Manager – Pureit, who walked away with the Territory Manager GOLD Award in the Consumer Durables Category; Lasan Karunaratne – Account Manager & Omni Lead – Modern Trade, who secured the Territory Manager GOLD Award in the Modern Trade Category; Kushini Jayasuriya – Assistant Manager, Customer Development Administration, who received a SILVER Award in the Other Sales Support Staff (Assistant Manager) Category; Charith Haputhanthrige – Customer Development Safety, IT & Activation Manager who was awarded a BRONZE in the Other Sales Support Staff (Manager) Category; and Oshada Vidyananda – Account Manager – Modern Trade, who won the Territory Manager BRONZE Award in the Modern Trade Category.
Said Bathiya Dayaratne, Customer Development Director, Unilever Sri Lanka, “I would like to express my heartiest congratulations to Hasithika, Tharindu, Lasan, Kushini, Charith and Oshada for their valuable contributions in driving sales during challenging market conditions and for keeping the Unilever Sri Lanka flag flying high. It is the undeterred commitment and passion of these individuals that have propelled us to achieve this remarkable feat in the country’s most prestigious sales awards event. I would also like to thank SLIM for providing a platform to recognise the efforts of our sales personnel which has truly inspired them to grow and thrive in their careers.”
The candidates are judged by a panel of analysts from different industries who evaluate them on a number of criteria, including their potential to grow and climb the sales hierarchy, their performance and contribution in their current job roles, as well as their ability to add strategic value to the business while performing assigned sales targets.
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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