People’s Bank reaffirmed its leadership in organizational excellence by winning multiple prestigious awards at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025, hosted by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka). The ceremony was held recently at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, recognizing organizations across the public and private sectors for their outstanding management strategies and performance.
At the forefront of this year’s honours, People’s Bank was awarded the Gold Award in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Cluster, a significant recognition that underscores the Bank’s deep-rooted commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity, equality, and respect across its operations. This accolade positions People’s Bank as a trailblazer in implementing inclusive workplace practices that empower diverse talent and promote equity at all levels.
In addition to this distinguished honour, the Bank was:
- Selected among the Top Twenty Outstanding Companies at the awards
- Named Category Winner – Banking (Public Sector)
- Awarded Bronze in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Cluster
- Received Merit Awards in both the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Cluster and the Digital Literacy Cluster
These recognitions reflect the Bank’s well-rounded excellence in governance, sustainability, social responsibility, and digital innovation.
Representing the Bank at the awards ceremony, Mr. Manjula Dissanayake, Deputy General Manager – Human Resources, accepted the accolades alongside members of the executive management and senior officers.
As Sri Lanka’s leading licensed commercial bank, People’s Bank continues to set industry benchmarks with its customer-first approach and pioneering digital transformation. With an asset base exceeding LKR 3 trillion, and serving over 15.2 million customers, the Bank operates the island’s largest branch network of 751 service locations, backed by over 300 Self Banking Units (SBUs) that ensure 24/7 accessibility to essential banking services.
Reflecting on the achievement, Professor Narada Fernando, Chairman of People’s Bank, stated:
“We are honoured and proud to be recognized across multiple categories at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025. In particular, receiving the Gold Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a powerful affirmation of our values and strategic direction. At People’s Bank, we believe in nurturing a workplace where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive. These accolades are a testament to our commitment to responsible corporate governance and inclusive growth.”
Clive Fonseka, CEO/General Manager of People’s Bank, added:
“These awards highlight the unwavering commitment of our team to uphold best practices across every dimension of the organization. From sustainability to digital innovation and community engagement, our teams continue to drive impactful change. This recognition inspires us to aim even higher as we work to deliver exceptional value to our customers and contribute to national development.”
The Best Management Practices Company Awards is a premier platform that acknowledges excellence in strategic leadership, policy execution, resource management, and corporate responsibility. With a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation framework, the awards recognize organizations that exemplify innovation, resilience, and superior management capability.
People’s Bank remains steadfast in its mission to be the Leading Financial Partner for individuals and businesses across Sri Lanka — championing inclusive, sustainable, and tech-enabled financial solutions that drive long-term progress for all.
