Affno develops new look website for People’s Leasing Group

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People’s Leasing Group’s new website was launched by Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa this week. The launch of the site coincided with the opening of the group’s new head office in Borella.

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa (second from right) officiates at the launch of new look website of People’s Leasing Group. Others from left are Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Chief Manager – ICT of People’ Leasing Group Prabath Gunasena, Chairman of People’s Bank and People’s Leasing Group W. Karunajeewa and CEO/GM of People’s Leasing Company D.P. Kumarage

The new website (www.plc.lk) bears testament to the leasing giant’s commitment to establishing a modern online presence in order to offer more convenience to its customers. The website, designed and developed by Affno (Pvt) Ltd., is characterised by its user-friendliness and multi-path navigation, allowing users to find the information they seek within two clicks. A number of customer-oriented features – including information on tenders, vehicle offers, interactive map for locating People’s Leasing Group’s branches, social media buttons for quick sharing on social platforms, and a customer call-back facility – have been added.

Commenting on the launch, Affno CEO Suren Kannangara said: “The new website is testament to modern web standards that marry aesthetically pleasing interfaces with a robust backend and dynamic content management system.”

The new site further serves to unite the subsidiaries of People’s Leasing Group under a single umbrella, making it easy for visitors to find the information they require, whether they search by product or by company.

Gracing the occasion were Gotabaya Rajapaksa – Secretary to the Ministry of Defense, Dinesh Gunawardena – Minister of Water Supply and Drainage, Chief Government Whip, Geethanjana Gunawardena – Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Thilanga Sumathipala – Member of Parliament, Ajith Nivard Cabraal – Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, W. Karunajeewa – Chairman, People’s Bank and D.P. Kumarage – CEO, People’s Leasing Group Ltd., among other distinguished guests.

Established in 2000, Affno is one of the foremost players in the digital space. Part knowledge-management tools creator and part interactive agency, the company continues to break new ground with its suite of knowledge management software, e-Government deployments and mobile applications.

People’s Leasing Group has been the market leader in leasing for nine consecutive years, and has recently expanded to offer insurance, finance, property development, microfinance and fleet management services as well. A subsidiary of People’s Bank, the People’s Leasing Group enjoys a unique combination of government-backed stability and private sector dynamism.