CDB wins big at SLIM NASCO 2016

At the recently concluded National Sales Congress Awards (NASCO) organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) emerged outstanding winners in the Sales Supervisor Category under Financial Products and Services sector, clearly demonstrating the Company’s dedication and commitment to excellence in sales.

Manager – Business Development Aravinda Perera won a coveted Gold Award, while Head of Branch Dehiwala Malith Fernando proudly donned a Silver Award and Head of Branch Mahara Bandula Kumara was conferred a Bronze award for the second consecutive year.

The NASCO Awards, which each year attracts increasing entries, rewards top achievers in the sales profession aiming to enhance the learning and development of sales professionals and management.


NASCO selects its applicants through a stringent and impartial evaluation process which includes a written examination and interviews with top sales heads of local conglomerates and multinational giants.

Aravinda was enthusiastic with his win proclaiming that it is CDB that honed his customer service skills.


“The award amply proves that at CDB we offer outstanding service to our customers; certainly an achievement that inspires us all to strive harder.”


Adding to this, Malith says, “To be thus recognized for our dedication and commitment at such a prestigious event such is truly an honour for our entire sales team and I congratulate our entire team for making this achievement possible.”

Bandula echoed these statements stating that, “At CDB, we all have the inputs and the encouragement we need and therefore are able to achieve our full potential.


I am happy to join hands with our Sales and Marketing team in accepting this award which demonstrates our strength and dedication in providing an exemplary service to our customers.”


While congratulating the winners, Mahesh Nanayakkara MD/CEO of CDB opined that, “Our achievements at NASCO reiterate our noteworthy performance in sales.


Furthermore, it illustrates the dedication and commitment of our entire sales team and more importantly, these accolades encourage out entire team to maximize their full potential.”

With a reputation for its innovative product portfolio and financial services, powered by a motivated team, CDB has been consistently rewarded with prestigious awards.


The company has a proud history spanning over 20 years and has proved to be a dynamic leader in the Financial Services industry.

Photo captions:

1.) Mr. Aravinda Perera, Gold Award Winner - Sales Supervisor Category of Financial Products & Services

2.) Mr. Malith Fernando, Silver Award Winner - Sales Supervisor Category of Financial Products & Services

3.) Mr. Bandula Kumara, Bronze Award Winner - Sales Supervisor Category of Financial Products & Services

Last modified on Wednesday, 09 November 2016 10:51