Rashika Hennayake September 16, Colombo (LNW):
Reflecting on a remarkable three-decade journey of pioneering steps, benchmark achievements, and trailblazing initiatives in Sri Lanka’s Non-Banking Finance Industry (NBFI), Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) marked its 30th anniversary with a series of meaningful celebrations. Commencing on September 4th with a Sarwa Rathrika Pirith ceremony and Heel Danaya the following morning, the events embraced both tradition and unity. On September 8th, team members from across the island gathered for a grand celebration that underscored CDB’s people-centric culture and Sri Lankan roots. A highlight was the opening of the CDB Heritage Pavilion, a creative showcase of its transformative milestones and inspiring journey to becoming a top-tier NBFI. The celebrations seamlessly blended heritage, culture, and innovation, reaffirming CDB’s vision for the future.
A company that has remained true to its ‘Sri Lankan-ness’, the celebrations underlined CDB’s appreciation for its heritage, people and achievements by fostering a positive corporate culture rooted in unity, respect for tradition and forward-thinking innovation. Its corporate journey, which reiterates its Sri Lankan roots, was further reinforced with its spiritual, cultural and team-centric celebratory events aligned to its ongoing mission of ‘Enabling a Smarter and Sustainable Sri Lanka’.
Throughout its years as an innovator, pioneer and mover and shaker within the NBFI sector, CDB has remained rooted in its values of integrity, transparency, ethics, governance, trust, compliance and unwavering environmental and social commitment. This has been evidenced by the multiple accolades received over the years from both local and international entities and is also reflective of the deep commitment the company has within the 3P ideal in sustainable future growth.
The celebrations, which reflect CDB’s respect for tradition, value in its people and drive for sustainable progress, also seek blessings for the company’s next phase of progress – drawing on its fundamentals as a people-centric, innovative, sustainably driven financial entity.
Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) stands among the top four largest Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) in Sri Lanka. CDB is recognised for its innovation in financial services, steadfast commitment to sustainability, and adherence to exemplary corporate governance. With a focus on digital transformation, CDB continues to redefine the financial services landscape by offering cutting-edge solutions that align with sustainable development goals.
