Employee retention has become a growing challenge for many businesses. Against this backdrop, CEAT Kelani Holdings says nearly one-fifth of its workforce has remained with the company for more than 15 years, reflecting a long-term focus on employee engagement and career development.
The tyre manufacturer recently recognised 76 employees at its 2026 Long Service Awards and Best Employee Awards, honouring both service milestones and workplace performance.
Among those recognised were 32 employees who completed 25 years of service with the company, highlighting what CEAT describes as a strong culture of employee loyalty and retention.
Long-Service Employees Recognised
The awards programme recognised employees across multiple service milestones.
A total of 25 employees completed five years of service, while 19 employees reached the 10-year mark.
The largest group consisted of 32 employees who celebrated 25 years with the company.
According to CEAT Kelani Holdings, the number of employees reaching long-service milestones reflects the company’s ability to retain talent in a competitive labour market.
The company noted that nearly 20% of its workforce has remained with the organisation for more than 15 years.
Top Performers Honoured Across Departments
In addition to long-service awards, CEAT recognised 14 Best Performing Employees representing 13 departments.
The awards acknowledged employees who demonstrated strong performance, innovation, commitment, and contributions to business objectives during the financial year.
The recipients represented a wide range of functions, including Sales, Marketing & Exports, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, Procurement, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Quality Based Management, and Technical operations.
Focus on People and Performance
Commenting on the awards programme, Vice President – Human Resources, Mr Thushara Hettithantrige said:
“By recognising both long service and exceptional performance, CEAT Kelani Holdings continues to reinforce a culture that values dedication, achievement, and continuous improvement. Our sustained focus on employee engagement, learning and development, wellbeing, and career progression has helped build a highly motivated workforce supported by a positive work environment.”
The company said its people strategy continues to focus on employee development, leadership growth, workplace wellbeing, and recognition initiatives.
National Recognition for Employer Brand
CEAT Kelani Holdings also highlighted recent recognition received for its human resource practices.
The company was named Employer Brand of the Year 2025 at the World HRD Congress Sri Lanka Awards.
In addition, Vice President – Human Resources Thushara Hettithantrige received recognition as a Topmost HR Leader of Sri Lanka.
According to the company, these recognitions reflect ongoing investments in creating a workplace that supports long-term career development and employee growth.
Business Growth Supported by Workforce Stability
CEAT remains the country’s largest tyre manufacturer and produces around half of local pneumatic tyre demand.
The company sells more than 1.2 million tyres annually and exports approximately 20% of its production to 16 countries.
Over the past decade, CEAT Kelani Holdings has invested more than Rs. 8.5 billion locally and has announced a further investment commitment of Rs. 4.5 billion.
The company believes workforce stability, employee engagement, and skills development remain important factors supporting its long-term business growth and manufacturing operations.
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Last modified: June 22, 2026
