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Members

E CA Best Rising CFO of 2024
Pramitha Ranshika, Director of Group Finance at Team Global Express, one of
the largest multi-billion-dollar transportation and logistics groups in Australia and
New Zealand was honoured with the CA Best Rising CFO Award for 2024. This
recognition celebrates his exceptional leadership in financial management and
strategic direction, positioning him as a dynamic finance professional shaping the
future of corporate finance.

E CA Business Leader of the Year 2024
The CA Business Leader of the Year 2024 award was also presented during the
conference, recognising Vajira Premaratne for exemplary leadership, strategic
foresight, and contributions to business excellence.

Throughout his career, Vajira Premaratne has exemplified the true essence
of leadership by not only achieving extraordinary business success but also
inspiring others to do the same. As the leader of Tanmiah Food Company,
Vajira Premaratne has steered the organization through transformative periods,
demonstrating resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to ethical business
practices.

SAFA – Women Leadership Awards
Two distinguished CA Sri Lanka members, Chandrika Perera and Ranjani Joseph,
brought pride to the nation by securing top accolades at the SAFA Women
Leadership Awards 2024, held in Nepal.

Chandrika Perera, Executive Director/Group CFO at Abans PLC, was honored
with the “Lifetime Woman Leadership Award”, while Ranjani Joseph, Partner and
Deputy Head of Audit at KPMG Sri Lanka, received the “Best Woman Practitioner
Award”. Their achievements underscore the excellence, resilience, and leadership
Women Leadership Awards of Sri Lankan women in the accounting profession.

The awards, open to all SAFA member countries, recognize outstanding
contributions to the industry and inspire future generations. SAFA and CA Sri
Lanka President, Heshana Kuruppu, highlighted the need to break barriers and
empower women in leadership roles, emphasizing their crucial role in shaping the
future of the profession.

This recognition not only celebrates individual success but also strengthens
Sri Lanka’s influence in the South Asian accounting community, reinforcing
CA Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering leadership, diversity, and professional
excellence.