LAUGFS recognised at CPM Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2026

From left: Sector Managing Director/CEO - Retail Niroshan De Silva, LAUGFS Lubricants Managing Director/CEO Kumar Rodrigo, LAUGFS Supermarkets Chief Operating Officer Sujeewa Vidanapathirana, LAUGFS Petroleum and Southern Petroleum Deputy General Manager Nalin Mallikaarachchi, and LAUGFS Lubricants Senior Manager Marketing Oshadh De Silva

• Leaders across LAUGFS Supermarkets, LAUGFS Lubricants and LAUGFS Petroleum recognised for excellence in leadership and management

LAUGFS Group marked a significant achievement at the CPM Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2026, with several of its leaders receiving prestigious accolades in recognition of their excellence in management, leadership and strategic decision-making. Organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka), the awards recognise outstanding management and leadership excellence across the business sector.

Representing LAUGFS Supermarkets in the Supermarkets, Malls and Shopping Complexes, Sector Managing Director/CEO Niroshan De Silva, received the Gold Award for C-Suite Leadership, recognising his leadership in driving business growth, operational performance and strategic development across the Group’s retail operations. LAUGFS Supermarkets Chief Operating Officer Sujeewa Vidanapathirana secured two Gold Awards for Executive Decision Maker Leadership, receiving one Gold Award in the Supermarkets, Malls and Shopping Complexes sector and another Gold Award for exhibiting exemplary management skills. In addition, he received an Overall Bronze Award in the Executive Decision Maker Leadership category, recognising his strong leadership, effective decision-making and contribution to business and operational excellence.

The leadership excellence of LAUGFS Lubricants was also recognised, with LAUGFS Lubricants Managing Director/CEO Kumar Rodrigo, receiving the Gold Award for C-Suite Leadership in the Fuel and Gas sector, recognising his leadership in driving organisational transformation, strengthening strategic direction, enhancing operational capabilities and advancing the company’s growth agenda. LAUGFS Lubricants Senior Manager Marketing Oshadh De Silva received the Silver Award for Executive Decision Maker Leadership in the Fuel and Gas sector, recognising his innovative and creative leadership in strengthening the marketing function and connecting brand strategy with commercial objectives, customer engagement and market development.

Representing LAUGFS Petroleum and Southern Petroleum Deputy General Manager Nalin Mallikaarachchi received the Gold Award for Executive Decision Maker Leadership in the Fuel and Gas sector, in recognition of his management capabilities, strategic decision-making and leadership contribution to the business.

The multiple accolades received by leaders across LAUGFS Supermarkets, LAUGFS Lubricants and LAUGFS Petroleum reflect the Group’s continued commitment to leadership excellence and the development of strong management capabilities across its diverse business portfolio. The recognition of leaders across different functions and sectors demonstrates the depth of leadership talent within the LAUGFS Group and its focus on driving business performance, innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth.

These achievements mark a proud milestone for LAUGFS Group, celebrating the leadership and dedication of its people and reinforcing its commitment to creating sustainable value for its customers, employees, partners and other stakeholders.