The Expolanka Toastmasters Club held its 13th Installation Ceremony at the EFL Campus auditorium, on the theme ‘Redefining Excellence’.
The event welcomed new leadership and celebrated the club’s past achievements. Bokuto Yamauchi San, Chairman and Group CEO of Expolanka Holdings, was the chief guest, while the guests of honour were Saif Yusoof, Managing Director of EFL, Classic Travel, ITX360, Peri Logistics and Oki Doki and District Director Ganga Fernando DTM.
The evening began with a vibrant display of Traditional Sri Lankan Bera drumming and dancers. Additionally, Reverb, Oki Doki’s in-house band brought the auditorium to life with a soulful musical performance.
Key figures of the Toastmasters community, including Program Quality Director Niroshan Nadarajah, DTM and Club Growth Director Bhathiya Hettiarachchi, DTM alongside senior management from the Expolanka Group were present.
A highlight of the evening was the formal hand over of leadership, with TM Zafrana Nafees, who works as the DGM Strategic Marketing and CSR – Expolanka Leisure Cluster, ITX360 and Oki Doki being installed as the new Club President, succeeding TM Ikhlas Imtiaz.
TM Zafrana unveiling the club’s theme for the year, “Redefining Excellence” said, “Excellence Redefined represents our commitment to going beyond conventional standards and continuously pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve together. This year, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of our programs, adding tangible value to our members, and fostering a culture of innovation and growth. By redefining excellence, we aim to inspire each member to reach new heights and collectively elevate our club’s impact within the Expolanka Group.”