Nestlé Lanka was awarded both a Gold Award and the prestigious Platinum Award at the SLITAD People Development Awards 2025/26, reaffirming its commitment to building a culture where people can grow and thrive.
Organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD), the People Development Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate excellence in developing their people through effective learning, leadership and performance practices aligned with business strategy.
Nestlé Lanka's achievement carries special significance, as the company was one of only two organizations to receive the coveted Platinum Award this year.The highest distinction under the awards programme, the Platinum Award is reserved for organizations that have achieved Gold Award status for three consecutive years, reflecting sustained excellence and long-term commitment to people development.
Nestlé Lanka was assessed across ten key standards spanning learning and development, leadership, people management, employee empowerment, recognition, performance measurement and continuous improvement.
As Nestlé Lanka celebrates 120 years of enriching Sri Lankan lives, investing in people remains central to the company’s long-term success. Guided by its global ambition of Winning with People and Teams, Nestlé Lanka is committed to empowering employees to unlock their potential through continuous learning, leadership development and meaningful career experiences.
This commitment is brought to life through a 70:20:10 learning approach that combines experience, exposure and formal learning. Employees receive an average of 40 learning hours per person, with a focus on digital and transferable skills, supported by access to Microsoft Copilot and LinkedIn Learning. Close to 100 international development opportunities, alongside more than 300 career moves over the past three years, reflect the breadth of experiences available for employees to build their capabilities, broaden their exposure and grow within Nestlé.
Guided by its purpose of ‘unlocking the power of food and beverages to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come’, Nestlé Lanka has been enriching Sri Lankan lives for 120 years, nourishing generations with tasty, and nutritious products across the country. The company remains committed to supporting healthier families, empowered communities, and a greener planet. Nestlé Lanka manufactures over 90% of its products locally at its state-of-the-art factory in Kurunegala, upholding the highest standards of safety and quality.
