People’s Leasing & Finance PLC is proud to announce that its CEO/GM, Mr. Sanjeewa Bandaranayake, while being awarded with three separate Gold Awards for Finance & Leasing (Private Sector), Governance, Ethics & Risk Management, and Sustainability & Circular Economy at the CPM Sri Lanka Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2025, was also recognized with the much-acclaimed title of Overall Gold Award Winner of the Corporate Management Sector — the highest accolade of the night, conferred across the entire corporate sector of Sri Lanka.
Mr. Bandaranayake’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision were recognized with these top honors, affirming his unwavering commitment to excellence and his pivotal role in guiding People’s Leasing towards sustainable growth and market leadership. The awards collectively underscore his dedication to upholding the highest standards of integrity, ethical governance, and sound financial practices within the industry.
This remarkable achievement reflects his commitment to strengthening People’s Leasing’s role as an industry leader, ensuring resilience and innovation in a dynamic market environment. It also highlights the company’s focus on aligning growth strategies with sustainability, ethical practices, and customer-centric solutions.
Commenting on the achievements, CEO/GM Mr. Sanjeewa Bandaranayake said:
“Being recognized with the Overall Gold Award in the Corporate Management Sector — the highest honor of the evening — is both a humbling and inspiring moment in my professional journey. This recognition goes far beyond a personal milestone; it is a true reflection of the collective dedication, resilience, and vision of the entire People’s Leasing family. Alongside the three Gold Awards for Finance & Leasing, Governance & Risk, and Sustainability & Circular Economy, this accolade underscores our relentless pursuit of integrity, ethical governance, and innovation. It reaffirms our commitment to serving customers and stakeholders with excellence and strengthens our resolve to drive sustainable growth, not only for People’s Leasing but for Sri Lanka’s financial and leasing sector as a whole.”
The CPM Sri Lanka Management Leadership Excellence Awards celebrate the finest leaders and managers who have demonstrated outstanding management practices, innovation, and strategic acumen, contributing significantly to their organizations’ success and to the nation’s economic development.
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), is one of Sri Lanka’s leading non-banking financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of leasing, loans, and other financial services. With an island-wide branch network and a strong reputation for trust, innovation, and customer-centric solutions, PLC has been a key contributor to the country’s economic growth for nearly three decades.
