"ComBank promotes sustainability at Nallur Festival
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon played an active role in the just-concluded annual festival of the sacred Nallur Kandasamy Kovil in Jaffna, promoting sustainability practices, providing mobile banking services for devotees, and conducting special card promotions.
The Bank engaged in a door-to-door promotion in Jaffna, Nelliady, Chunnakam, Marudhanaamadam, Atchuvely, Thirunelveli, Point Petro, Thellippalai, Manipay and Chankanai and distributed 1,500 plants, as part of its commitment to create sustainable future.
The Bank also conducted a raffle draw and presented valuable gifts to customers, including plants. On 1st September, after the conclusion of the Chariot Festival, one of the highlights of the Nallur Festival programme, the Bank’s staff from branches in the northern region conducted a clean-up of the four roads that lead to the Nallur temple, further demonstrating commitment to the environment, while connecting with the community.
Sri Lanka navigated economic crisis and now on a consolidation phase – Nestle MD
Sri Lanka has navigated an economic crisis and now the country is in a consolidation phase, said Managing Director of Nestlé Lanka, Bernie Stefan. He said he arrived in Sri Lanka during the height of the economic crisis and saw what people went through.
“What the country now needs is not a quick fix but long-standing policies that are currently in place and these need to continue.”
He also opined that Brain Drain is an issue and ‘brain capital’ is needed to build a country and steps should be taken to reverse it.
Following is a Q&A with Managing Director of Nestlé Lanka, Bernie Stefan in our EXPAT Chit Chat feature.
Q: You have been a part of Nestlé globally for a long time, moving into different roles across regions. Since you took on the role of Managing Director for Nestlé Lanka, what has your experience been thus far? And what are some of the key contributions you have made to the company?