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CIMA – JXG PINNACLE AWARDS 2025 CROWNS SRI LANKA'S CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS

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June 27, 2025

The highly anticipated and prestigious CIMA – JXG Pinnacle Awards 2025 organised in collaboration with JXG (Janashakthi Group) and AICPA & CIMA Sri Lanka, was held on 11 June, at Cinnamon Life, Colombo and was a resounding success.

Building on the legacy established by Janashakthi Insurance, the awards, previously celebrated as among Sri Lanka's most prestigious business recognition platforms, have returned after an 18-year break and successfully resumed under JXG, Sri Lanka's emerging financial conglomerate.

The black-tie gala welcomed more than 250 business leaders, professionals and distinguished guests to celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation throughout Sri Lanka's corporate sector. The event was graced by AICPA & CIMA Chief Executive Management Accounting Andrew Harding FCMA CGMA and JXG Managing Director/Group CEO Ramesh Schaffter FCMA (UK) CGMA.

The CIMA-JXG Pinnacle Awards 2025 honoured exceptional accomplishments across a set of carefully curated categories, including Chief Financial Officer of the Year, CGMA Business Manager of the Year, Young CGMA Star of the Year, Digital Transformation Project of the Year, ESG Sustainable Champion of the Year, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Champion of the Year. Gold, Silver, and Bronze accolades were presented in each category. In addition, two special awards were presented: Business Leader of the Year 2025 and Management Team of the Year 2025.

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