Fairfirst recognised at Great Manager Awards for 6th year

Great Manager Awards 2025 winners 

Fairfirst Insurance continued its focus on leadership development at Great Manager Awards 2025, organised by the Colombo Leadership Academy. 

The company was also recognised as an organisation with Great Managers for the sixth consecutive year, reflecting its sustained commitment to shaping a workplace where individuals are empowered to grow, take ownership and lead with purpose.

The Great Manager Awards recognise organisations that prioritise effective people management and cultivate environments where teams can perform, collaborate and evolve. Fairfirst’s continued recognition highlights its belief that strong leadership is built through trust, accountability and a shared sense of responsibility across teams.

Among this year’s award recipients, Head of Finance Madhava Hettiarachchi was recognised as a Millennial Manager. Head of Corporate Broker Harshana Kumbukage and Senior Manager Finance Shalini Jeganathan were recognised for Aligning Organisational Vision. 

Manager Finance Dhananjaya Yapa and Zonal Head Northern Zone Saman Gunathilake were recognised for Building Team Effectiveness and Collaboration. Head of Motor Claims Madhawa Perera was recognised for Leadership Integrality and Holistic Approach, while Sales Manager Travel Ravindu Fernando was recognised for Driving Results and Execution Excellence.

Fairfirst Insurance Chief Executive Officer Ravishankar Wickneswaran said, “At Fairfirst, leadership is shaped by how we enable people to succeed and grow. This recognition reflects the collective effort of our teams and the environment we continue to build, one that values trust, encourages ownership and supports long-term progress.”

Fairfirst’s continued recognition reflects its measured approach to building leadership capability and its focus on sustaining a culture where people remain central to its progress