Sri Lanka’s Corporate Inspiration: Hayleys Group triumphs with 26 National Business Excellence Awards
Hayleys Group, Sri Lanka’s most diversified conglomerate, proudly announced that its subsidiaries have secured 26 prestigious accolades at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) including the Overall Gold and Overall Silver Awards.
This remarkable achievement underscores the Group’s unwavering commitment to excellence across all aspects of business operations.
The NBEA, organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), is a hallmark of excellence in the Sri Lankan business landscape. The awards recognise organisations that excel in performance management, corporate governance, capacity building, global and local market reach, corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and financial results. The objectives of the NBEA are to acknowledge outstanding allround performance, encourage other organisations to emulate these benchmarks, and position Sri Lanka as a hub of excellently managed enterprises, thus attracting joint ventures and investments.
Driving Business Excellence from the Centre
Commenting on this significant achievement, Mohan Pandithage, Chairman and Chief Executive of Hayleys PLC, stated, “The Hayleys Group’s
evolution over the past 147 years has been characterised by a singular commitment to drive value addition and excellence across all spheres of its operations. This unwavering dedication has been the cornerstone of our success and growth over the years.
“We are proud to be one of Sri Lanka’s most socio-economically impactful organisations, with deep rooted relationships across value chains, customer networks and communities. We believe that true progress comes from not only achieving economic success but also contributing positively to the environment and society.
“We have been privileged to witness and contribute to fostering Sri Lanka’s resilience and unlocking its potential. Our intrinsic link to every facet of the country’s economy and our deep connections to international supply chains allow us to showcase the best of Sri Lanka on the global stage and create unparalleled value to our diverse stakeholders.”
As Sri Lanka’s corporate inspiration, Hayleys instills a culture of excellence that permeates through every layer of the organisation, ensuring that each company operates at the highest standards of performance and governance.
About the Hayleys Group
Hayleys PLC is Sri Lanka’s most diversified conglomerate, with a global footprint spanning 18 countries across five regions.
With globally leading market positions in several sectors, the Group accounts for 5% of
Sri Lanka’s total export income, generating USD 590 million in export income for the country.
This accomplishment reflects Hayleys’ role as a champion of sustainable innovation and its status as one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent success stories.