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The People’s Leasing Battaramulla branch was awarded the CEO’s Challenge Trophy for the Overall Category for 2024/25
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) hosted its prestigious annual Premier Awards ceremony on 17 January at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo with over 1,000 invitees, recognising outstanding Branches and individuals who demonstrated exceptional performance during the financial year 2024/25.This year award ceremony themed was honouring an unstoppable journey of excellence.
The prestigious event honoured the remarkable achievements of PLC branches and individuals from branches and Head office in Marketing under Asset and Liability product categories and Recoveries whose exceptional performance during the 2024/25 financial year propelled the organisation to new heights. More than a celebration of results, the ceremony served as a tribute to the dedication, commitment and excellence that define the People’s Leasing spirit, recognising employees who played a pivotal role in driving business growth and reinforcing People’s Leasing’s position as one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial services providers.
The event brought together People’s Bank Chairman Prof. Narada Fernando, People’s Leasing Chairman Prof. Ajantha Samarakoon, Board of Directors, People’s Leasing Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Sanjeewa Bandaranayake, PLC Corporate Management, Chief Executive Officer of People’s Insurance PLC, Chief Executive Officer of People’s Micro Commerce Ltd., Senior Management, branch leadership, head of departments high - performing teams from across the island, invitees from PLC subsidiaries and the invitees from PLC branch network and head office to celebrate both collective and individual achievements. The occasion was further graced by the presence of the former PLC CEO/GM D.P. Kumarage and People’s Leasing former Chairman Pradeep Amirthanayagam.
The most prestigious honour of the evening, the CEO’s Challenge Trophy for the Overall Category – 2024/25, was awarded to the PLC Battaramulla Branch in recognition of their exceptional performance across key financial and operational indicators. Reflecting the organisation’s strong performance culture, the awards ceremony also recognised excellence across the network, with a total of 72 individual awards and 38 branch awards presented during the event.
Beyond business and financial performance, the evening also celebrated the diverse talents of the People’s Leasing family. The organisation proudly recognised employees who excelled beyond the workplace, with teams and individuals representing People’s Leasing in sports and professional achievement competitions being honoured for winning awards and bringing distinction to the brand through their exceptional talents and commitment.
This multifaceted celebration reinforced People’s Leasing’s commitment to a performance-driven culture that values professional excellence alongside personal growth, further strengthening its legacy as a leading financial services provider in Sri Lanka.
