Sysco LABS wins ICT Exporter of Year for third consecutive year

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Sysco LABS Managing Director Rasika Karunatilake (left) receiving the award for “ICT Exporter of the Year” for 2023/24

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake handing over the "Best Value-Added Exporter of the Year" award for 2023/24 to Sysco LABS Managing Director Rasika Karunatilake

Becomes first-ever services company to win ‘Best Value-Added Exporter’ at Presidential Export Awards 2023/24

Sysco LABS was honoured with the Exporter of the Year award in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) category for their continued contribution to the nation's economy at the recently held Presidential Export Awards 2023/24. Completing a historic milestone for the company and the ICT industry, Sysco LABS was also recognised as the ‘Best Value-Added Exporter’ making it the first service exporter in Sri Lanka to win the prestigious award.

Organised by the Export Development Board (EDB), the 26th Annual Presidential Export Awards were held last Friday (7), at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). As the country’s most prestigious award for exporters, it plays a crucial role in recognising exporters for exemplary performance and contribution to the country’s economy.

Speaking about the achievement, Sysco LABS Sri Lanka Managing Director Rasika Karunatilake said: “We are humbled to have been recognised as the country’s ‘Best Value-Added Exporter’ in addition to being named ‘ICT Exporter of the Year’ for a third consecutive year. This accomplishment reflects the dedication and performance of all our colleagues who consistently work at world-class standards to deliver solutions that are enabling Sysco’s digital transformation. It is a privilege to be able to contribute to Sri Lanka’s tech industry and economy.”

The ICT Exporter of the Year award also recognises Sysco LABS’ performance across multiple areas like AI and machine learning, people practices, learning and development, sustainability, CSR and DE&I. The Best Value-Added Exporter of the Year award further distinguishes Sysco LABS, the Global In-House Centre (GIC) of Sysco, and its ability to leverage Sri Lankan tech ingenuity and innovation to deliver mission-critical technology to power the worldwide end-to-end operations of its parent company.

“Sysco LABS Sri Lanka has always focused on high quality delivery and innovation to satisfy the requirements and expectations of our global stakeholders. We are also proud of our colleagues who dedicate their time to add value to the tech industry, academia and communities through our different initiatives that focus on knowledge sharing, enhancement and social good. We are committed to staying the course and continuing to contribute to the country’s export revenue while fulfilling our responsibility to society as a corporate citizen”, continued Karunatilake.

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