Hayleys Group companies honoured for export innovations and nation-mindedness

• Wins 20 prestigious accolades at National Chamber of Exports Annual Awards 2022

The Hayleys Group received top honours at the recently concluded National Chamber of Exports Awards, with its export manufacturing, agriculture, tea export, and transportation and logistics sectors honoured for their resilience and significant contributions to the nation amid the unique challenges faced over the past year. 

“Our market-leading export innovations, manufactured in Sri Lanka, are sought-after across continents to help solve some of society’s most pressing issues. Earning the number one ranking in the Business Today Top 40 and multiple prestigious accolades at the NCE Export Awards together highlight the passion and dedication of our teams in driving economic value for society and the nation.

“Our management teams have ensured the right systems, controls and governance principles are in place to safeguard employees and our wider ecosystems amid the current economic predicament. Their agility, entrepreneurship, and innovation has ensured we meet our commitments to our customers while directly supporting the livelihoods of thousands of local smallholder farmers and out-growers, small-scale suppliers and micro-entrepreneurs,” Hayleys PLC Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage said.

National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) President Ravi Jayawardene appreciated the excellent services rendered by Sri Lankan exporters to support the country’s economy. “During a troublesome period with lingering issues of foreign currency, fuel and energy and many other social dilemmas, resilient exporters have performed against all odds to support the nation by bringing much-needed foreign exchange to the country.”