The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has renewed its partnership as Platinum Partner of CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFASSL) for the ninth consecutive year, reaffirming the two organisations’ shared commitment to promoting financial literacy and professional excellence within Sri Lanka’s investment sector.
The sponsorship was formally presented following the ceremonial market opening bell at the CSE, marking the 25th anniversary of CFA Society Sri Lanka.
The renewed partnership will support several key initiatives scheduled for 2026, including the Capital Market Awards 2026, which recognises excellence in the local capital market; the CFA Charter Awards Ceremony and Annual Oration 2026, which honours Sri Lanka’s newest CFA charterholders; and the local stage of the CFA Institute Research Challenge, which concludes its 20th consecutive edition this year.
In addition, CFA Society Sri Lanka will conduct seminars and training workshops for charterholders, investors, and corporates throughout the year, aimed at strengthening ethical standards, professional development, and excellence within Sri Lanka’s finance and investment community.
LAUGFS leaders recognised for visionary leadership at 45 Under 45 CEO Forum Awards
LAUGFS Holdings continues to strengthen its reputation as a future-focused and dynamic conglomerate by empowering visionary leadership and nurturing young talent to drive transformational growth across industries.
Reflecting this commitment, Group Executive Vice Chairman of LAUGFS Holdings Limited, Mithila Wegapitiya, and Director and Cluster Chief Executive Officer of LAUGFS Gas PLC, Dr. Niroshan J. Pieries, were recently recognised at the prestigious 45 Under 45 Leadership Excellence Platinum Award organised by the Global CEO Forum. The recognition was awarded for their contributions to leadership excellence, innovation, and business growth.
The international awards programme honours exceptional business leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate professionals under the age of 45 who demonstrate strategic leadership, industry impact, and the ability to drive organisational transformation.
Their recognition underscores LAUGFS Holdings’ continued focus on fostering a strong culture of innovation, leadership development, and professional excellence. As one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerates, LAUGFS remains committed to empowering forward-thinking leaders capable of navigating evolving business environments while delivering long-term value to stakeholders.
Mithila Wegapitiya, a technology entrepreneur and innovation advocate, has built an international career spanning management and finance, global marketing, information technology, and digital transformation. Over the past decade, he has worked with organisations including Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Deutsche Bank, Virtusa Corporation, and Ve Interactive, contributing across Sri Lanka, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Americas.
He is also recognised for championing emerging technologies such as intelligent automation, robotic process automation, and blockchain, driving enterprise digital transformation across industries. In 2016, he co-founded POTENZA, a global technology consultancy specialising in SAP consulting, data and analytics, and intelligent automation, which now operates across 11 countries serving leading regional and global brands.
SE renews CFA Society Sri Lanka Platinum Sponsorship for ninth consecutive year
