The Top50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2024, organized by Women in Management (WIM), was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 7, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of women leaders from 23 countries. This landmark event recognized the contributions of women across industries, showcasing the impact of their work on both society and the global economy.
As a Sri Lankan-born initiative, the Top50 Awards have grown into a global brand over the past 14 years, with this year’s event marking the launch of its first global edition in Malaysia.
The awards drew 298 nominations from 29 countries. Speaking at the event, Dr. Sulochana Segera, Founder and Chairperson of WIM said, “As a Sri Lankan-born initiative, its fills me with pride to see nominations from 29 countries and to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women leaders, including 12 exceptional Sri Lankans whose contributions to their industries and communities make our nation proud.”
WIM Global Leadership Conference, held on November 4-5 in Kuala Lumpur was attended by 175 participants from 19 countries. The discussions emphasized collaboration, equity, and women’s leadership across borders. The winners of the Top50 Global Awards 2024 represent the pinnacle of professional excellence, resilience, and leadership.
They included Career Leadership in Finance & Banking, Ayodhya Iddawela Perera, Managing Director, Sampath Bank PLC, Global Trailblazer of the Year, Gowri Rajan, Director, Sun Match Company, Organisation Promoting Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity, MAS Capital LTD Intimates Division, Career Leadership in Legal, Shalini Ratwatte, General Counsel, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (India & Sri Lanka), Woman with a Cause, Manoji Kumari Wadugodapitiya Group CEO, PAMS Hydro Power, Excellence in Strategic Leadership in Humanitarian Work, Menaca Calyaneratne Global Head of Employee Relations, Save the Children International, Career Leadership in Information Technology & Digital Marketing, Samanmali Gayathri Seneviratne Country Director, 3P Media – Google MSR Sri Lanka, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year in the Education Sector, Deshani Gamage, Managing Director, Apex Business Academy (Pvt) Ltd, Career Leadership in Human Resources, Shanika Ranaweera Head of Human Resources, DHL Sri Lanka, Upcoming Business Leader of the Year, Dr. B. K. A. Manisha Rodrigo Managing Partner, Bopitiya Auto Springs, Leadership in Education, Mohamed Yousuf Nowzana Director, European Nations Campus, International Education and Business Campus and IEBC Global, & Global WIM Member of the Year, Dilsha Ruwanpathirana.
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