As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, People’s Leasing & Finance PLC hosted ‘PLC Star Night’, a special talent programme designed to provide employees with a platform to showcase their abilities beyond their professional roles.

The grand finale of the event was held on September 12 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, bringing together employees who had demonstrated outstanding talent in singing and dancing.

The programme provided employees with an opportunity to express their creativity and showcase their artistic abilities while celebrating the diverse talents within the organisation.

In the singing category, Chirath Jayasanka of the Galle Branch emerged as the winner. Anupa Wijesinghe of the Grandpass Branch was named first runner-up, while Akash Kotuwelle of the Premier Branch secured the second runner-up position.

In the dancing category, Sakuma De Silva of the Ja-Ela Branch won the competition, while Wardaraja Jiwitha of the Hatton Branch was named runner-up.

Held as part of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC’s celebrations marking three decades of empowering people and communities, ‘PLC Star Night’ reflected the company’s focus on recognising and appreciating the talents and contributions of its employees.

The initiative also highlighted the role employees play at the heart of the organisation and provided a platform for them to celebrate their talents and creativity.
Hayleys Mobility Surpasses 1,000-Vehicle Milestone
Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has delivered its 1,000th vehicle, reaching the milestone just nine months after commencing operations.

The company said the achievement reflects growing customer confidence in its portfolio of electric, hybrid and petrol-powered passenger and commercial vehicles, represented by brands including OMODA & JAECOO, KAIYI, SRM, CF MOTO and King Long.

A special event was held at the OMODA & JAECOO Flagship Store at Altair to mark the milestone, with customers and business partners joining the company to celebrate the 1,000th vehicle delivery.

Commenting on the achievement, Hayleys Fentons Limited Managing Director Hasith Prematillake said the milestone demonstrates the trust placed in Hayleys Mobility, supported by the engineering heritage of Hayleys Fentons and the 148-year legacy of the Hayleys Group.

Hayleys Mobility Limited Executive Director Roshani Dharmaratne said the company was established with the aim of making brand-new vehicle ownership more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers.

Since commencing operations, Hayleys Mobility has expanded its island-wide sales and after-sales network while establishing financing partnerships with more than 20 leading financial institutions to support customers in purchasing vehicles.

Hayleys Mobility Chief Executive Officer Rajieve Fernando said the company is building a comprehensive mobility ecosystem covering electric, hybrid and petrol-powered vehicles, alongside charging infrastructure, manufacturer-backed warranties, genuine spare parts and after-sales services.
People’s Leasing to Showcase Employee Talents at ‘PLC Star Night’