Colombo, 21 March 2025 – Hayleys Consumer Products Limited (HCPL), a member of the Hayleys Group, emerged as a triple award winner at the Best Management Practices Company (BMPC) Awards 2025, organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka). Held on 21st March 2025 at the Monarch Imperial, the ceremony recognised organisations demonstrating leadership, resilience, and innovation in management excellence.
HCPL was honoured with three prestigious accolades — namely, recognition as one of the Twenty Outstanding Companies, the Category Winner in Consumer Services, and a Merit Award in the Digital Literacy Cluster — underscoring its strategic agility, digital transformation, and sustainable value creation in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
The Consumer Services Category award recognised HCPL’s successful / effective strategic diversification in response to challenging economic conditions including import restrictions, currency depreciation, and reduced consumer spending. The company expanded its product portfolio to include sustainable, locally sourced items such as spices and coconut oil, minimising reliance on imports while empowering rural farmers and strengthening domestic supply chains. Simultaneously, HCPL scaled up its digital presence with Aspire, its e-commerce platform, thus enhancing online accessibility and customer engagement.
The Merit Award in the Digital Literacy Cluster was awarded for HCPL’s Lean Digital Distribution for Sustainability system — an innovative, technology-driven distribution model. By integrating lean principles with digital tools, the company successfully optimized its logistics, achieving a LKR 400 million reduction in inventory costs, a 20% decrease in fuel consumption, and the recovery of nearly 2,000 working hours annually.. This initiative not only boosted operational efficiency but also contributed significantly to reducing HCPL’s environmental footprint and increased customer satisfaction.
In addition, HCPL was recognised among the Twenty Outstanding Companies in Best Management Practices — a coveted list that highlights enterprises delivering consistent, responsible, and forward-looking performance across all areas of management. The selection reflects HCPL’s clear strategic direction, commitment to long-term value creation, and resilience in navigating a complex operating environment.
“These wins reflect our team’s determination to lead with purpose, even in tough conditions,” said Krishantha Halambarachchige, Deputy Managing Director, Hayleys Consumer Products Limited. “We’ve remained focused on serving our customers, supporting local communities, and embracing innovation to stay agile and competitive. This recognition is a proud moment for all of us — and a motivator to keep doing better.”
