Sri Lanka’s Business Leaders Convene for High Level Roundtable on Living Wage
Event held in collaboration with the International Labour Organization Sri Lanka, hosted as A. Baur & Co.’s Nationally Significant Event as Patron of the Business & Human Rights Working Group of UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka Sri Lanka took a significant step forward in advancing the conversation on responsible business practices with the convening […]
Sampath Bank Featured as a Case Study in Kotler’s Essentials of Modern Marketing – Sri Lankan Edition
The first-ever Sri Lanka edition of Essentials of Modern Marketing by Prof. Philip Kotler, developed in cooperation with Kotler Impact Inc. and Deyo Consultancy and Advisory, was officially launched at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo recently. Sampath Bank is the only bank featured as a case study in this landmark publication, a distinction that […]
ITC Hotels Appoints Keenan McKenzie Area Manager – Sri Lanka and General Manager of Colombo’s ITC Ratnadipa
Indian hospitality leader ITC Hotels announced the appointment of Keenan McKenzie as Area Manager – Sri Lanka and General Manager of ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo. In this expanded capacity, Keenan will oversee the entire operations of ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, while also supporting the leadership of WelcomHotels Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary […]
99x Powers SLIIT DevQuest 2025 Showcasing Emerging Tech Talent on a Global Stage
To spotlight the next generation of tech innovators, 99x has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing young talent by partnering with SLIIT as the technical and financial sponsor of DevQuest 2025. 99x has long driven this vision across the tech industry, creating opportunities for young developers to test their skills, grow, and take on real-world challenges. […]
Atlas Awarded at SLIM Digis 2.5 for Pioneering Digital & Technology Led Learning Experiences in Sri Lanka
Atlas, Sri Lanka’s leading learning brand, secured an array of awards at SLIM Digis 2.5 for its outstanding contributions to advancing education through the integration of technology and creativity. The event celebrated excellence in digital marketing, with Atlas being recognised for its achievements in experiential marketing, AI technology, and digital platform Integration. Atlas celebrated success […]
Sampath Bank Strengthens Community Engagement at Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Festival with 200,000 Devotees
Sampath Bank took an active role at the historic Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Temple Festival in Jaffna, recently. The Bank’s presence at the festival reinforced its dedication to strengthening cultural engagement and community support, while forging meaningful connections with people across the Northern Province. The Bank conducted a ten-day door-to-door promotional campaign across key towns, including […]
Fortude builds momentum for women in tech with all-female Ignite 2.0 tech internship
September 11, 2025: Fortude, a global digital technology solutions company, has reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with the successful conclusion of the second edition of Ignite, Sri Lanka’s first all-female technology internship program. Held from 11th to 22nd August, Ignite 2.0 brought together 12 young women from six leading universities for […]
New Media Solutions shines bright with 5 wins at SLIM DIGIS 2.5
September 11, 2025 – It was yet another proud evening for New Media Solutions (NMS) as the homegrown communications agency bagged five accolades at the prestigious SLIM DIGIS 2.5 Awards, Sri Lanka’s most celebrated platform for digital marketing excellence. Combining strategic storytelling with cutting edge digital innovation, NMS proved once again that local talent can […]
Sri Lankan Business Leaders to Participate in the 2025 UN Private Sector Forum
Colombo, Sri Lanka – On the invitation of the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, three representatives from UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (Network Sri Lanka) will participate in the 2025 United Nations Private Sector Forum (PSF), a high-level roundtable that brings together a select group of global private sector leaders to drive forward sustainable […]
Sanjaya Gunawardana Begins Tenure as MD/CEO of Sampath Bank PLC
Sampath Bank PLC announced that Mr. Sanjaya Gunawardana officially commenced his tenure as the 9th Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Bank on 24th September 2025. He succeeds Mrs. Ayodhya Iddawela Perera, who concluded her term in office after steering the Bank through a period of growth and transformation, leaving behind a legacy of commitment, […]
