Colombo, Sri Lanka, 28 May 2025: Fairfirst Insurance Limited has once again reinforced its commitment to leadership excellence, securing four individual awards at the prestigious Great Manager Awards 2024, organised by the Colombo Leadership Academy, held on 10th April 2025. In addition to celebrating these four outstanding leaders, Fairfirst was also recognised as an organisation with Great Managers – marking the fifth consecutive year it has received this honour. This achievement reflects the company’s sustained investment in developing inspiring and effective leadership.
The Great Manager Awards celebrate organisations that foster high-performing, people-driven leadership cultures. Fairfirst’s continued success in this forum highlights its strategic investment in nurturing managerial talent, building teams that drive innovation, and maintaining a culture rooted in empowerment and collaboration.
This year’s award recipients from Fairfirst include Mr Indika Senevirathne (Senior Manager – Motor Claims) and Mrs Hemanthi Epasinghe (Manager – Information Technology), recognised under the category of Aligning Organisational Vision. Mr Kasun Liyanage (Zonal Head – Colombo Metro Zone) was awarded for Building Team Effectiveness & Collaboration, while Mr Sampath Gunawardane (Broker Head – Leasing, Sales) was celebrated for Driving Results & Execution Excellence.
Commenting on this achievement, Ravishankar Wickneswaran, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Fairfirst Insurance, stated, “Our managers inspire, empower, and drive real change – and being recognised for the fifth consecutive year at the Great Manager Awards is a testament to the strength of our people-first culture.”
Fairfirst’s consistent recognition at the Great Manager Awards stands as a powerful reflection of its leadership ethos and ongoing commitment to excellence.
