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AIA Sales Convention 2023: A recognition of excellence and superior customer service by AIA’s top performers
AIA Insurance, Sri Lanka’s Best Life Insurer (recognised by Capital Finance International 2022, 2021 and Global Banking and Finance Review 2020, 2019) marked a momentous celebration by honouring their top performing Wealth Planners at the AIA Sales Convention held recently at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte.
Under the patronage of AIA’s CEO Chathuri Munaweera, Deputy CEO Upul Wijesinghe and Chief Agency Officer Chanaka Liyanage alongside AIA’s Executive Committee, Senior Management and the Agency Operation teams, the audience also comprised the esteemed sales achievers including AIA’s Wealth Planners, Wealth Planners’ Managers, Three Tier Managers and DU Heads from across the island.
The event was hosted under the theme ‘Chasing Greatness, Across the Time’ and recognised the exceptional performance of AIA’s Wealth Planners whose passion and perseverance helped them record a remarkable performance. They were also appreciated for being true ambassadors of their promise to help customers live healthier, longer and better lives.
The highlight of the evening were the six main awards presented to recognise the best achievers of 2022. This year’s winner of the Best Wealth Planner was Sanjeewani Somarathna from the Kandy ADO. Udaya Hiththatiyage (Matara ADO) and Asela Jayasinghe (Kurunegala ADO) won 1st runner- up and 2nd runner- up respectively.
The Best Wealth Planners’ Manager award was won by Nimal Fernando from Wennappuwa DU, while Kumar Perera (Panadura City ADO) and Ajith Indika (Colombo Region 04) won 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up respectively.
Meanwhile, Krishan Dassanayake from the Panadura City ADO won the Best Cluster Wealth Planners’ Manager award. Thakshila Koralage from Moratuwa ADO won 1st runner-up while Chandima Wanniarachchi from Kurunegala ADO won 2nd runner-up.
The Best Three Tier Manager Award was awarded to Ransilu Perera from Moratuwa ADO.
Dileepa Ameendra from Tissamaharaa and Matara ADO won the Best Area Development Manager. Y.G.G.B. Yatigammana (Mawanella ADO) and Chaminda Gunathilake (Kurunegala ADO) won 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up respectively.
Eresh Silva was adjudged the Best Distribution Unit Head from Negombo Region 01. Tharindu Weerakoon from Wennappuwa was the 1st runner-up in this award category.
AIA’s Chief Agency Officer Chanaka Liyanage commented, “In our journey of ‘Chasing Greatness, Across the Time’ our Wealth Planners have showcased dedication, set new benchmarks and exemplified the essence of superior customer service. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding achievements and unwavering commitment to our mission of helping Sri Lankans lead healthier, longer, better lives.”
The theme ‘Chasing Greatness, Across the Time’ was intended at highlighting AIA Wealth Planners’ resolute dedication and persistent commitment to surpassing expectations and achieving remarkable milestones in not just business performance but also customer service.
Business
IceWarp expands into Sri Lanka, fostering European innovation in collaboration with FentonsIT
IceWarp, a global leader in business communication solutions, has officially launched its cutting-edge platform in Sri Lanka, bringing European expertise in email and collaboration solutions to support the country’s evolving business landscape.
This expansion is driven by a strategic partnership with Fentons Information Technology (FIT), the Information Technology arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited.
The grand launch event held at The Kingsbury Colombo on 4th April, 2025, was graced by several distinguished guests, including Chief Guest Mohan Pandithage, Chairman and Chief Executive of Hayleys PLC.
The presence of Adam Paclt, Global CEO of IceWarp, and Pramod Sharda, CEO for India and the Middle East of IceWarp, along with their global team, highlighted the significance of this expansion. Industry experts, government officials, corporate leaders, and CIOs from the banking, financial services and insurance sectors were in attendance as well, reflecting strong local interest in IceWarp’s European expertise.
With this launch, Sri Lankan businesses now have access to an affordable, scalable and secure alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. IceWarp’s advanced Collaboration Suite integrates a wide range of tools into a single, unified platform designed to streamline communication and boost productivity. Offering flexible hybrid deployment options and cost-efficient solution, IceWarp enables organisations to optimise their operations without compromising security or functionality.
Ceylon Energy and HJT China have successfully completed the Mahiyangana-Kappalthurei 33kV power distribution lines and the Uhana Gantry as part of Sri Lanka’s Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project (SESRIP). Funded by the Asian Development Bank ($42 million), SESRIP aims to expand energy access in underserved regions, including conflict-affected areas and provinces like Uva and North Central.
The project’s infrastructure spans over 270 km of 33kV lines, 13 switching gantries, and 2,372 km of low-voltage extensions.
The projects connect 35,000+ households and improve reliability for 493,000+ consumers; integrates renewables to reduce losses.
The projects’ notable components include: Mahiyangana-Bibila Line: 36 km with 147 steel towers and Kappalthurei-Sixth Mile Post Line: 14 km with 58 towers.
Ceylon Energy Chairman Madushanka Fernando hailed it as a ‘new beginning of a brighter era’, emphasising the project’s role in uplifting rural communities and driving sustainable development.
The initiative underscores Sri Lanka’s commitment to inclusive, reliable energy and climate resilience.
Eventistry Sports, a trailblazer in innovative sporting events, has unveiled the Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL), the nation’s first franchise-based padel tournament, set to debut in June 2025. This groundbreaking league promises to redefine Sri Lanka’s sports landscape by creating a dynamic national platform for athletes while fostering unity among fans, brands, and communities.
The SLPL will showcase six franchise teams, each embodying the spirit of iconic Sri Lankan locales: the Colombo Chargers, Yala Rangers, Hikkaduwa Riders, Ella Hawks, Arugambay Vipers, and Trinco Warriors. These teams will not only ignite regional pride but also unite the country through a shared passion for padel—a fast-paced racquet sport merging tennis and squash, played on enclosed courts.
“The SLPL is more than a league; it’s a movement,” declared Karin Wijeratne, Director of Eventistry Sports. “By blending franchise sports with Sri Lanka’s vibrant culture, we’re creating a platform where players gain national recognition, fans rally behind their hometown heroes, and brands engage with communities in meaningful ways.”
The league’s launch on June 21–23, 2025, at Colombo’s Padel House courts (CR&FC) will kick off with three days of high-octane matches, preceded by a star-studded player auction on May 16th at The Vault, Colombo City Centre. Local talent—both professional and intermediate—will be drafted by franchise owners, with international registrations now open to elevate the competition’s global appeal.
Please log in to: www.slpadelleague.com and social media: @SriLankaPadelLeague (Facebook & Instagram) for more information.
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