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Unilever ranked Most Awarded Consumer Products and Multinational Company in Sri Lanka by LMD
Unilever Sri Lanka has yet again been recognised for excellence and dedication in providing the best products to consumers. The company has been named the Most Awarded Consumer Products and Multinational Company in Sri Lanka for the 3rd consecutive year in the prestigious LMD rankings, along with other impressive titles. (LMD Most Awarded Edition, 2022)
Unilever Sri Lanka has also secured a spot in the Hall of Fame as one of the Top 50 Most Awarded Entities in the country, with an accolade count of 21 awards. This achievement reflects the company’s continued commitment to excellence in all aspects of its operations. In addition, Unilever Sri Lanka’s Chairperson and Managing Director, Hajar Alafifi, has also received recognition for her outstanding contributions to the company’s success, having been listed in the Top 50 Chairmen and Chief Executives List, further cementing Unilever Sri Lanka’s position as a leading FMCG company in the country.
Hajar Alafifi, Chairperson and Managing Director of Unilever Sri Lanka commented on the achievement: “We are immensely proud to receive this recognition as the Most Awarded Consumer Products and Multinational Company in Sri Lanka by LMD. This accolade is a testament to our unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of life of our consumers with high-quality products. We are also grateful to have our philosophy of Doing Well by Doing Good validated yet again and thank LMD for providing a platform to be recognised for our efforts.”
The Most Awarded Entities in Sri Lanka ranking is based on the awards won by the island’s leading business houses, assessing their brand strength, corporate reputation, financial performance, and workplace perceptions which led to these entities obtaining worthy accolades locally and on the international stage. The study involved compiling this list of companies from LMD’s Brands Annual (2022) edition, Most Respected (2022) and LMD 100 (2020/21) special editions, and LMD’s Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka list published in 2021.
Unilever Sri Lanka’s commitment to excellence is not just limited to its products but extends to its purpose of making sustainable living commonplace. The company has been actively involved in various programmes aimed at empowering communities including initiatives such as Lifebuoy’s H for Handwashing Programme, Signal’s Sina Bo Wewa Programme, Sunlight’s Manudam Viyamana SME Upliftment Programme, the Saubhagya Women Empowerment Programme, the Sunshine Retailer Development Programme, and several others which have earned it a reputation as a socially responsible corporate citizen in Sri Lanka.As one of the market leaders in the consumer products industry, Unilever Sri Lanka continues to set the standard for excellence, innovation, and social responsibility.
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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