Seylan Bank bags Governor’s Challenge Trophy 2017

Considered as Sri Lanka’s most prestigious corporate quiz, Governor’s Challenge Trophy (GCT) for global commerce excellence was held on 3 March for the fourth time at the Galadari hotel Colombo.

The quiz was independently conducted by International Quizzing Association Colombo branch. The event was organised by Shippers’ Academy Colombo (SAC) in association with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Competing with 43 teams with over 215 participants representing a cross section of the trade, Seylan Bank won the coveted trophy for the second time as it also won the first ever GCT held in 2011, previously 99x and Vindana Ariyawansa had won the trophy.

CBSL Governor Dr. Indrajith Coomaraswamy was the chief guest and IPS Executive Director Dr. Saman Kelegama was the guest of honour. The Master sponsor for the event was Mastercard and the platinum sponsor was CL Synergy group of companies and the winners’ prize was sponsored by NDB Bank, whilst the official print media partner was Daily FT.

From left: CL Synergy Director Janaka Udumulla, Shippers’ Academy Colombo CEO Rohan Masakorala, CBSL Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, IPS Executive Director Dr. Saman Kelegama, NDB Bank Head of Privilege Select Shera Hassen, Shanka Perera with the winning Seylan Bank team and behind, MasterCard Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Manager Santosh Kumar

The overall Winner – Seylan Bank PLC – Team A

1st Runners Up – Dialog Axiata PLC

2nd Runners Up – 99X Technology

Other sector winners were:

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Service Providers – Hayleys Advantis Ltd.

Shipping and Liner Service providers – South Asia Gateway Terminals Ltd.

Banks and Financial institutions – Seylan Bank PLC, Team A

Public Sector Institutions – SriLankan Airlines

Exporters and Importers – 99X Technology

Insurance Service Providers – Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation, Team 1

Other Mercantile Establishments – Dialog Axiata PLC