CIMA President Meets MAS Leadership To Strengthen Strategic Collaboration

2026-04-16 03:35:11

(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) CIMA President and Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Co-Chair John Graham recently engaged with MAS Holdings Group CEO Suren Fernando and the senior leadership team, reinforcing the growing collaboration between the global professional body for management accountants and one of Sri Lanka's leading apparel and technology conglomerates.

MAS Holdings continues to be a key employer of CGMA-qualified finance professionals, reflecting its commitment to excellence, ethical leadership and long-term value creation.

The discussions focused on shared priorities including sustainability, ethical leadership and the evolving role of finance professionals in navigating complex global business environments. Both parties highlighted how management accountants increasingly act as strategic partners, driving innovation, resilience and responsible growth across global operations.

Graham reaffirmed CIMA's commitment to equipping professionals with future-ready skills to thrive amid global uncertainty, noting that collaboration with forward-thinking organisations such as MAS Holdings is essential to keeping professional education relevant and aligned with real-world business needs.

Fernando shared insights into MAS Holdings' leadership-driven approach to sustainability, digital transformation and talent development, emphasising the need for finance professionals who combine technical expertise with strong commercial insight and ethical judgement.

The meeting also explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration between CIMA and Sri Lanka's broader business community, including initiatives to develop future-ready finance talent and promote best practices in management accounting.

The engagement reflects a shared vision to shape finance leaders capable of driving both strong business performance and sustainable, responsible growth, while reaffirming Sri Lanka's continued strategic importance to CIMA.

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