MAS crowned ‘Exporter of the Year’ at 26th Annual Presidential Export Awards

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MAS Holdings CEO Suren Fernando, along with Unichela Panadura JCC President D. Ishika Rasani Peiris, accepting the award for ‘Exporter of the Year 2023/24’ presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Wins 7 awards including ‘Exporter of the Year,’ ‘Net Foreign Exchange Earner of the Year’
Recognised for contributions to sustainable exports, product and market diversification

Global apparel-tech conglomerate MAS Holdings has once again secured multiple top awards, including the coveted ‘Exporter of the Year,’ at the 26th Presidential Export Awards for 2023/24.

The prestigious ceremony, held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, took place on Friday at the BMICH in Colombo.

MAS distinguished itself among the honourees by claiming both overall and sectoral awards that reinforced the company’s contributions to Sri Lanka’s export economy. Among the overall awards received was the top award of the day, ‘Exporter of the Year,’ along with ‘Net Foreign Exchange Earner of the Year,’ ‘Best Exporter in Product Diversification,’ ‘Contributor to Sustainable Development in Exports,’ ‘Contributor from the Regions to the Export Supply Chain,’ and ‘Best Performing Exporter in Emerging Markets.’ Additionally, MAS won the sectoral award for ‘Best Exporter – Apparel – Large Category.’

MAS Holdings CEO Suren Fernando said: “Our achievement today is powered by the dedication and hard work of our 70,000 team members in Sri Lanka, whose passion and resilience carry our organisation forward. From the production floor to our design hubs, their unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence embodies the very best of Sri Lanka’s manufacturing capabilities. We are honoured to contribute to our nation’s economy and uphold its reputation as a premier hub for ethical, world-class manufacturing.”

The Presidential Export Awards, held by the Export Development Board (EDB), represents Sri Lanka’s highest level of recognition for export excellence. It is designed to celebrate and showcase exporters who have significantly contributed to the country’s export sector and economic advancement.

The business units of MAS most recently won the ‘Exporter of the Year’ award for the financial years 2022/23 and 2021/22.

MAS Intimates Division Chief Executive Officer Rajiv Dharmendra accepting the award for ‘Net Foreign Exchange Earner of the Year’ presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

MAS Kreeda Division Chief Executive Officer Ziyan Zahir accepting the award for ‘Best Exporter in Product Diversification’ presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

MAS Active Division Chief Executive Officer Muditha Ferdinando accepting the award for ‘Contributor to Sustainable Development in Exports’ presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

MAS Kreeda Division Director – Finance, Commercial and Projects Dilantha Jayaratne accepting the award for ‘Contributor from the Regions to the Export Supply Chain’ presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

MAS Intimates Division Chief Operating Officer Ruwan Keragala accepting the award for ‘Best Performing Exporter in Emerging Markets’ presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

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