Organized by the Human Resources Department, the highly contested competition chose 100 from a list of 836 applicants with just 16 making their way to the finals.
HNB Finance Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer Chaminda Prabath graced the event held at Raffles Banquet, Kotte Road, Kotte.
“We work towards ensuring are employees are not just satisfied with their work but are happy and completely engaged in what they do.
The IQ Quiz master competition has been immensely popular amongst the staff since its inception three years ago as it offers them the opportunity to test and exhibit their knowledge in other related fields,” HNB Finance Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer Chaminda Prabath said.
More than 836 employees participated in the initial rounds of the competition held on digital platforms after each branch recommended their names.
16, chosen for the final from 100 participants, won the chance to take the ‘Hot Seat’ at the grand finale.
As per the competition rules, the finalist has to answer seven or more questions posed to them correctly to be adjudged the final winner of the competition.
HNB Finance also carried out several special social media campaigns to promote the highly competitive programme amongst their employees.
“The IQ Master programme is a significant programme organized by HNB Finance to ensure our employees are well rounded individuals inculcated with the habit of learning and keeping to date with current world affairs.
We believe the event has strengthened the relationship between HNB Finance and its employees over the years,” HNB Finance Deputy General Manager – Human Resources and Administration Ruwan Fernando said.
Udara Sampath Kulasooriya from Head Office Branch crowned the IQ Quiz Master for 2019, while gifts such as Cash Prices, Life and General Insurance Covers, Mobile Phones were distributed to participants.
Established in 2000, HNB Finance Limited is licensed as a registered Finance Company by the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Maintaining an extensive island-wide presence across 48 branches and 21service Centers with the power of Hatton National Bank's 650 ATMs, HNB Finance has over the recent past expanded into new fields of business and now offers Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Loans in addition to savings, gold loans, fixed deposits facilities and leasing products.
Photo caption - Chaminda Prabath MD/CEO of HNB Finance presenting the winning cheque to Udara Sampath Kulasooriya of the Head Office Branch, winner of the grand finale.