Sysco LABS was honoured with the award for Exporter of the Year in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) category for their continued contribution to the Nation’s economy at the recently held Presidential Export Awards 2023/24. Completing a historic milestone for the company and the ICT industry, Sysco LABS was also recognised as the ‘Best Value-Added Exporter’ making it the first service exporter in Sri Lanka to win the prestigious award.
Organised by the Export Development Board (EDB), the 26th Annual Presidential Export Awards were held on the 7th of February 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
As the country’s most prestigious award for exporters, it plays a crucial role in recognizing exporters for exemplary performance and contribution to the country’s economy.
Rasika Karunatilake Managing Director, Sysco LABS Sri Lanka said: “We are humbled to have been recognised as the country’s ‘Best Value-Added Exporter’ in addition to being named ‘ICT Exporter of the Year’ for a third consecutive year. This accomplishment reflects the dedication and performance of all our colleagues who consistently work at world-class standards to deliver solutions that are enabling Sysco’s digital transformation. It is a privilege to be able to contribute to Sri Lanka’s tech industry and economy.”
The ICT Exporter of the Year award also recognises Sysco LABS’ performance across multiple areas like AI and machine learning, people practices, learning and development, sustainability, CSR and DE&I.
The Best Value-Added Exporter of the Year award further distinguishes Sysco LABS, the Global In-House Centre (GIC) of Sysco, and its ability to leverage Sri Lankan tech ingenuity and innovation to deliver mission-critical technology to power the worldwide end-to-end operations of its parent company.
