Softlogic Finance clinches third consecutive National Business Excellence Award

For excellence in business and contribution to the economic progress of the country, Softlogic Finance PLC was recognized with its third consecutive National Business Excellence Award (NBEA) in the ‘Non Banking & Financial Services’ category recently.

Softlogic Finance was recognized with a ‘Merit’ Award at the prestigious awards forum hosted annually by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), at a gala event held at the Hilton recently, at which some the country’s leading corporates were honoured.

The National Business Excellence Awards recognize and reward Sri Lankan organizations that have excelled in all-round performance. The awards are given following a three-tier evaluation process which includes review of applications by a technical panel, interviews and an assessment by an independent panel of judges. A range of criteria is taken into account including Corporate Governance, Capacity Building, Performance Management, Global and Local Market Reach, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability and Business and Financial Results.

“We take pride in this achievement, which we attribute to the skills and determination of the entire Softlogic Finance team and the support of key stakeholders including our valued customers,” Softlogic Finance PLC Director/CEO Nalin Wijekoon said. “Our success at this prestigious forum for the third consecutive year reflects Softlogic Finance’s consistent and continuous adherence to high standards.”

“Award ceremonies present useful opportunities to assess one’s performance against the industry benchmark,” Softlogic Finance PLC Deputy Chairman, Harris Premaratne said. “While such national level achievements can also provide motivation and impetus, we are confident that ongoing developments including strategic and community initiatives will propel Softlogic Finance to even greater heights.”

Softlogic Finance PLC is part of the Softlogic Group that has interests in Healthcare, Retail, Financial Services, ICT, Leisure, Automobiles and Restaurants. The Company is a Registered Finance Company under Finance Business Act No 42 of 2011, as well as a Specialized Leasing Company, licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka under the Finance Leasing Act No. 56 of 2000. The principle lines of businesses include Leasing and Hire Purchase, Fixed Deposits and Savings, Personal Loans, Business Loans, Gold Loans and Working Capital Loans.