Reimagined and reinvigorated under the joint stewardship of CIMA and the Janashakthi Group, the CIMA-JXG Pinnacle Awards 2025 celebrated the trailblazers shaping the future of Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape.
Among the evening’s highest accolades was the ‘Young CGMA Star of the Year – Gold Award’, conferred upon Dulinda Perera, a serial entrepreneur and prominent figure in the country’s corporate and advisory spheres.
The award, reserved for the most outstanding business leader under the age of 30, recognises transformative leadership, strategic vision, measurable business impact, and industry influence.
Adjudicated by an esteemed jury comprising some of Sri Lanka’s most respected financial and business minds, this category celebrates the future of leadership in a fast-evolving economic environment.
Perera, the Founder and CEO of IKON Group, is widely known for his dynamic and cross-sectoral business presence.
In addition to spearheading IKON, he serves as Chairman of People’s Micro Commerce Ltd and holds board positions at People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, People’s Insurance PLC, and Hotel Developers Lanka Ltd, the owning company of Hilton Colombo. He is also engaged in multiple strategic roles across local and international organisations.
The revival of the Pinnacle Awards marks a significant moment for Sri Lanka’s professional and financial community. Pinnacle awards, commonly known as “The Most Prestigious Recognition in Financial Leadership”, the awards reflect not only excellence in technical and strategic performance but also an unwavering commitment to ethical leadership and innovation.