MAS pays tribute to its teams as it bags Exporter of the Year award for 2020/21

MAS Intimates CEO Rajiv Dharmendra receiving the Exporter of the Year award for 2020/21 from  - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, along with MAS Holdings CEO Suren Fernando. 

• Six wins make MAS most awarded conglomerate

MAS Intimates, the largest division of MAS Holdings, received three top accolades at the Sri Lanka Presidential Export Awards, including the highly coveted Exporter of the Year Award for 2020/2021. 

MAS Intimates was also honoured as Sri Lanka’s overall Best Exporter in Product Diversification, while the company’s focus on ethical and sustainable manufacturing was recognised as the overall Contributor to Sustainable Development in Exports, making it a hat-trick of awards for Sri Lanka’s leading game-changer.It was an additional triple win for MAS Active and MAS KREEDA, who were honoured for their manufacturing of world-class sports and performance wear for leading international brands. 

Their awards included the overall Market Diversified Exporter of the Year, Best Performing Exporter in Emerging Markets and the sectoral award for Best Exporter – Apparel Large Category for 2020/2021. 

These six awards, including the Exporter of the Year, made MAS the most awarded conglomerate for 2020/2021. 

This achievement is testament not only to MAS’ emphasis on innovation-based solutions and sustainability, but also reflects the company’s focus on people, which has been a key driver for the organisation’s continued success. 

Commenting on the company’s recognition as the Exporter of the Year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, MAS Intimates CEO Rajiv Dharmendra said: “Our achievements are possible only through the hard work and dedication of our teams who all rallied round across the organisation; from the manufacturing shop floor, the sample rooms, operations and logistics teams to the technical teams, merchandisers and everyone at the design and support centres. 

“Despite the external pressure on the entire industry, their efforts and commitment during the chaos caused by the pandemic were an inspiration to us all. They have not only placed MAS Intimates at the forefront of the private sector in Sri Lanka, but have driven the recognition of MAS as a global conglomerate, a leading innovator and manufacturer around the world.” 

MAS is Sri Lanka’s largest private sector employer, employing over a 100,000 people over the world, and setting globally recognised benchmarks in community engagement. 

MAS Intimates Director – Product Creation Nemanthie Kooragamage receiving the award for Best Exporter in Product Diversification 2020/21 from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Slimline JCC President Ayesha Pathiranage receiving the award for Contributor to Sustainable Development in Exports 2020/21 on behalf of MAS Intimates from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

MAS Active CEO Chelan Goonetilleke receiving the award for Market Diversified Exporter of the Year 2020/21 from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

 MAS KREEDA Director – Finance, Commercial and Projects Dilantha Jayaratne receiving the award for Best Performing Exporter in Emerging Markets 2020/21 from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa