CIM receives accolades for marketing excellence

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka celebrated its tenth anniversary with pomp and pageantry at the Colombo Plaza on the June 20, 2005. The highlight of this event was the recognition of successful brands in Sri Lankan business in accordance with the theme for the celebrations which was CIM Sri Lanka's contribution and drive in changing the Business Landscape of Sri Lanka during the last decade through professional marketing input, business organisation and the training of marketers to be professionals in their field.

International Chairman of CIM International Paul Gostick who was the chief guest in his address emphasised on the enormous contribution CIM Sri Lanka Region has made during the last decade in terms of empowering young professionals to further develop their skills in the marketing arena.

There were many inspiring and absorbing 'sharing of experiences' made by past Chairmen of CIM Sri Lanka and eminent personalities from the industries whose brands were recognised that evening commencing with the CIM SL Founder Chairman's Eardley Perera address.

During these last ten years CIM Sri Lanka has produced 1830 CIM graduates, including 152 Chartered Marketers, who continue to make noteworthy contributions to Sri Lanka's business world as well as internationally, through their knowledge and expertise.

At present, CIM Sri Lanka also has around 3400 student members who will eventually add to the important strides that professional marketing is now taking in the business world of Sri Lanka.