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Oct 23 2026
36The evaluation covered three clusters: Strategic, Operational, and Impact and Sustainability, across ten standards addressing areas including learning and development strategy, people management, leadership and management, recognition and reward, performance measurement and continuous improvement. The team submitted a comprehensive report documenting its initiatives, achievements and best practices over the previous year, followed by an independent field audit to validate the practices presented.
Commenting on the achievement, Sudeepa Weerasekera, Head of Sales, Beverages Category, said, “Our sales force plays a vital role in connecting our beverages business with customers across Sri Lanka. This recognition reflects our commitment to equipping our people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to strengthen customer relationships and contribute to business growth.”
Madhushan Kirage, Head of Learning and Development, added, “We at the John Keells Consumer Foods Sector focus on making learning relevant and impactful for both individuals and the organisation, while addressing the everyday challenges we face and keeping our focus on long-term growth. By combining structured training interventions and digital learning, we contribute to fostering a continuous improvement mindset and culture. This award also recognises the collective effort behind these initiatives and encourages us to build on that progress.”
Part of the John Keells Group, CCS is an established fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with a strong presence in beverages and confectionery. Its Beverages L&D team strengthens sales force capabilities through microlearning, field coaching and sales force effectiveness programmes. By bringing learning into everyday work, the team supports employees in applying their capabilities to meet customer needs and support business priorities.
