COYLE congratulates Shehan Seneviratne on receiving ‘Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year’ award

The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) congratulates its member Shehan Seneviratne on his outstanding achievement in receiving the prestigious ‘Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year 2016 – National Platinum winner’ award at a ceremony held on 7 December organised by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce Sri Lanka (FCCISL).

Shehan Senivaratne is the Chairman/Managing Director of SMS Holdings Ltd., a market leader in standardised cement-based products, specialising in all paving requirements. His accolade serves as a strong example of excellence in business practices and innovation, and commitment to community progress. 

COYLE is truly privileged to have such outstanding leaders and organisations that are willing to invest their time, talent and resources to serve the community.

“Commenting on his success at the awards ceremony, COYLE Chairman Kasun Rajapaksa said, “Sri Lankan entrepreneurs play an important role in our society and each year the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Award event recognises the level of entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability and commitment to corporate responsibility displayed across the local business community. We are delighted to celebrate the contribution made by Shehan Seneviratne not just for the benefit of the company itself, but also to the wider community and to the many beneficiaries of his organisation and business partners. 

He added, “The continuing commitment by businesses to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and our community is absolutely crucial for society at large. These awards allow us to say ‘well done’ to all concerned in the various areas of business activity and act as an incentive to encourage more entrepreneurial successes.” The Chairman of COYLE also acknowledged and thanked of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce Sri Lanka (FCCISL) for its commitment in organising this prestigious event to recognise, motivate and encourage the Sri Lankan entrepreneurs representing the different categories of business sectors and also congratulates all the other award winners at this year’s award ceremony.