People’s Leasing & Finance wins European Award for Best Practices 2022

PLC Chairman Pradeep Amirthanayagam (second from the left) receiving the European Award for Best Practices 2022 from ESQR Chief Executive Michael Harris in the presence of PLC General Manager/Chief Executive Officer Shamindra Marcelline 

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), has received another international accolade from the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) in Brussels, Belgium in their annual recognition program; European Award for Best Practices 2022 for selected companies, public administrations and organisations representing different sectors from Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Australia.

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC was Sri Lanka’s sole recipient of this prestigious award. Among the many international companies that have received this award previously, are the BMW Group (Germany), Konica Minolta (Japan), State Bank of India (India), Cathay Pacific Airways (Hong Kong – China), Air Canada (Canada), and United Airlines (USA).

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC Chairman Pradeep Amirthanayagam and People’s Leasing & Finance PLC Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/General Manager Shamindra Marcelline received the award at the European Award for Best Practices 2022 Convention and Award Ceremony. 

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC is dedicated to maintain the highest levels of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Good governance has been the bedrock of PLC’s sustainable growth, and on which the company depends on its social license to operate. 

PLC Chairman Pradeep Amirthanayagam said: “This award is a testament to the sound ethical practices that are in place and the entity’s commitment to strive for excellence.”

CEO/General Manager Shamindra Marcelline said: “This recognition reflects the sound quality management and governance framework of PLC. We are extremely proud of this achievement. Governance is not only important today, it is key for the future! PLC will continue to lead the way as Sri Lanka’s model public-private partnership/state-owned enterprise combine.”

The award-winning companies, organisations and public administrations are selected by ESQR based on the results of the ESQR’s polls, consumer opinion research and market study. The voters could be customers, consumers, former ESQR award-winning companies and organisations, suppliers, collaborating companies or well-wishers. The selection process includes the research of public information sources, publications and positive remarks, charity projects, chambers and university projects, trade fairs and exhibitions.