Celeste celebrates 4th anniversary

Celeste Founder/Managing Director Janik Jayasuriya and Mastercard Country Manager (Sri Lanka and Maldives) Sandun Hapugoda at event

Celeste Founder/Managing Director Janik Jayasuriya addressing the gathering in his keynote

Jaysons Group Managing Director Vasantha Jayasuriya addressing the gathering in his welcome address

Part of Celeste team numbering to over 80 members

Celeste Founder/Managing Director Janik Jayasuriya with his family and wife Aseka Wijewardena at the event

Celeste, Sri Lanka’s largest and fastest-growing on-demand cloud grocery store, celebrated its 4th anniversary with a grand event at the Union Ballroom, Hilton Colombo Residencies. 

The theme for the evening, “Strengthening Bonds, Celebrating People,” set the tone for an unforgettable night attended by over 200 guests, including key industry leaders, partners, influencers, and well-wishers.

The event was a testament to Celeste’s remarkable journey over the past four years, marked by the launch of their new website and brand video, and a heartfelt recognition of all individuals who have contributed to the company’s success. Celeste remains true to its founding vision of enhancing user experience and providing customers seamless access to Sri Lanka’s most extensive range of grocery products delivered directly to their doorsteps. Following this, the unveiling of the Celeste brand video encapsulated the company’s ethos and vision, highlighting their commitment to innovation, quality, and community.

Celeste Founder/Managing Director Janik Jayasuriya expressed his gratitude towards the attendees and emphasised the importance of the community that has supported Celeste’s growth. “Our journey has been extraordinary, and it’s the people—our customers, partners, and employees—who have made it possible. Today, we celebrate not just our achievements, but the strong bonds we have forged along the way,” added Jayasuriya.

The celebration was made possible by the generous support of several key partners. MasterCard, the title partner, perfectly encapsulated the evening’s spirit with their tagline, “Priceless Moments.” Key partners included Nestlé, Unilever, UberEats, PickMe Market, Durex, and Red Bull. Other notable partners were Coca-Cola, Fonterra, Alerics, CBL, Rockland, Pepsi, Heineken, HappyHen, and Hilton Colombo Residencies. The guest list was a testament to Celeste’s extensive network and influence, featuring prominent figures such as Jaysons Group Founder and Group Managing Director Vasantha Jayasuriya, Jaysons Group Director Chamila Jayasuriya, and Directors Vivek Jayasuriya and Tarik Jayasuriya. The event also saw the presence of cultural icons Kalashuri Channa Wijewardene and Upulie Panibharatha, and key industry leaders like MasterCard Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives Sandun Hapugoda, and PickMe Founder and CEO Jiffry Zulfer.

In a statement during the event, MasterCard Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives Sandun Hapugoda said: “MasterCard is thrilled to partner with Celeste on this significant milestone. Our collaboration is a celebration of shared values—innovation, customer satisfaction, and creating priceless experiences. We look forward to many more years of partnership and success.” 

Uber Sri Lanka General Manager Varun Wijewardene said: “Celeste has set a new benchmark in the online grocery delivery sector, and UberEats is proud to be part of this journey. Together, we are revolutionising convenience and accessibility for consumers across Sri Lanka.”