CIMA President John Graham engages with MAS Holdings leadership

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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) President and Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Co-Chair John Graham FCMA (UK), CGMA, recently met with MAS Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer Suren Fernando FCMA (UK), CGMA and the Senior Leadership team underscoring the strong and growing collaboration between the world’s leading professional body for management accountants and one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent global apparel and technology conglomerates.

MAS Holdings continues to stand out as a key employer of CGMA-qualified finance talent, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to excellence, ethical leadership, and long-term value creation.

The high-level engagement focused on shared priorities including ethical leadership, sustainability, and the evolving strategic role of finance professionals in navigating today’s complex global business environment. Discussions highlighted how management accountants act as strategic partners—driving innovation, resilience, and responsible growth across sophisticated global supply chains.

Graham reaffirmed CIMA’s commitment to equipping finance and business professionals with future-ready skills to thrive amid global uncertainty. He emphasised that close collaboration with forward-thinking organisations such as MAS Holdings is critical to ensuring professional education remains relevant, agile, and aligned with real-world business challenges.

Fernando shared insights into MAS Holdings’ leadership-led approach to sustainability, digital transformation, and talent development. He highlighted the growing importance of finance professionals who combine technical excellence with commercial insight and strong ethical judgement—capabilities that are increasingly vital in today’s purpose-driven organisations.

The discussion also explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration between CIMA and Sri Lanka’s wider business community, including initiatives to develop future-ready finance talent and promote best practices in management accounting across industries.

This engagement reflects a shared vision between CIMA and MAS Holdings to shape finance leaders who not only deliver strong performance but also drive responsible and sustainable business success globally.

Both parties recognised the important role CGMA’s play across industries, supporting businesses in both the private and public sectors. John Graham reiterated that Sri Lanka will continue to be a market of strategic importance for CIMA.