Above: NDB’s Managers Recognised at the Great Managers Awards 2024
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has reaffirmed its commitment to excellence by being recognised as a "Company with Great Managers" at the Great Manager Awards 2023. Hosted by the Colombo Leadership Academy for Leadership Excellence, this recognition celebrates NDB's exceptional leadership and managerial talent.
NDB's performance at the awards ceremony saw seven individuals from the bank's management secure awards across various categories. Kalinga Senanayake, Surani Peiris, and Nilantha Akurugoda were honoured for their outstanding contributions under the category of Aligning Organisational Vision. Meanwhile, Renuka Perera and Vinjaya Jayasinghe were recognised for their exemplary Team Effectiveness and Collaboration. Additionally, Ruchinda Kodagoda and Asiri Sarathchandra were awarded for their exceptional prowess in Driving Results and Execution Excellence, the bank said in a media release.
Kelum Edirisinghe, Director and Group CEO of NDB, expressed pride in the bank's achievement, attributing it to the institution's robust HR practices and the dedication of its leaders at all levels. "This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable growth. At NDB, we believe in empowering our managers to excel, and this accolade reaffirms our dedication to building a leadership culture that propels us towards continued success."
Through a culture of high performance and strategic alignment, NDB empowers its managers to challenge the status quo, foster creativity, and drive innovation. The bank's structured learning and development programmes ensure the sustainability of its leadership pipeline, fostering a team of skilled managers poised for success.
NDB's impressive track record at the Great Manager Awards underscores its unwavering commitment to leadership excellence. Since 2018, NDB has consistently produced award winners, totaling to one of the highest number of wins with an impressive 48 awards, the highest in the Banking Industry. This remarkable achievement reflects NDB's relentless pursuit of excellence and its steadfast dedication to cultivating a leadership culture that drives success.
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