FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum:

Page, Amalean win Global Leadership Awards

Cargills Ceylon PLC CEO Ranjit Page and MAS Holdings Chairman Mahesh Amalean were awarded CNBC–IIFA Global Leadership Awards 2010 at the FICCI–IIFA Global Business Forum held last Friday. These local businessmen were honoured for the contributions they have made to the Sri Lankan corporate sector and the society.

Indian Actor Anupam Kher was also awarded at the business forum.

Cargills Ceylon PLC CEO Ranjit Page was honoured for making Cargills Supermarket chain the most responsible super market chain in the country through reaching rural masses, adopting business models that could develop the livelihood of grassroots level segment and gain their contribution for the economic development of the country.

The Cargills business model is highly recognized by the world’s reputed business leaders.

MAS Holdings Chairman Mahesh Amalean was honoured for the contribution he had made for building economic bridges thorough business. Being one of the largest apparel exporters in the country he has provided employment for a large number of youth in the country. MAS has also made their presence in India and the MAS brand has become the most admirable brand in Sri Lanka.

Indian Business Delegation, Head, the Lalit Suri Hospitality Group Chairperson and Managing Director Jyotsna Suri speaking at the Business Forum said India and Sri Lanka has vibrant economies. The trade volumes between the two countries are increasing rapidly.

There is a huge potential for hotel sector, food processing and knowledge based services in Sri Lanka, she said.

FCCISL President Kosala Wickramanayake said that business leaders in both countries have a major role in developing trade between the two countries. Sri Lanka is expecting 2.5 million tourists by 2016 and expecting a large amount of tourists arrivals from India which will create opportunities for both countries.