DFCC Aloka celebrates ‘Women’s Entrepreneurial Excellence’

Marking International Women’s Day, DFCC Aloka the women-centric total banking proposition from DFCC Bank, held an event to honour and support female entrepreneurship.

The event, themed ‘DFCC Aloka Celebrates Women Entrepreneurial Excellence’, was held on March 26, at DFCC Bank’s Head Office Auditorium.

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung was a notable presence amongst the distinguished guests at the event, which was attended by several leading women entrepreneurs, DFCC Board Members, senior management officials and staff members from DFCC Bank, Chairperson and Board representatives from the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) and DFCC customers who are female entrepreneurs. Amongst the distinguished guests at the event were also Anojie De Silva, Chairperson of the WCIC, accomplished female entrepreneurs Otara Gunawardene, Taniya Polonnowita and Nayana Karunaratne, Chairman of DFCC Bank, J. Durairatnam and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Thimal Perera.

In a message filled with encouragement and a vision for progress led by the women of Sri Lanka, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung highlighted the role of the DFCC Aloka program, noting it is one of many programs the United States supports to help Sri Lankan female entrepreneurs bring light to their communities.

Structured around a lively panel discussion and a series of talks, the event served as a source of inspiration, highlighting the remarkable achievements of female entrepreneurs. The panel discussion focused on the challenges faced by women in business whilst providing strategies for financial empowerment and discussing the significance of mentorship and networking.

DFCC Bank Senior Vice President of Retail Banking and SME Aasiri Iddamalgoda delivered a moving keynote address on DFCC Aloka and how the Bank sees female entrepreneurship as a key part of the puzzle in driving an economic renaissance in Sri Lanka.

DFCC Bank CEO Thimal Perera said; “DFCC Bank stands firmly behind women within the Bank and in society at large. Internally, we have several empowerment initiatives with measurable KPIs, and externally, DFCC Aloka represents our vision for a prosperous future driven by powerful and independent female entrepreneurs.”

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