Colombo, Sept 14 (ePRESS) – First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has been recognised at the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025, winning the title of “Higher Representation of Women on the Board.”
The honour marks a major milestone for the pioneering investment institution, underlining its strong commitment to gender-balanced leadership and inclusivity at all levels of the organisation.
Since its launch in 2021, the Satynmag Awards have become one of Sri Lanka’s key platforms promoting gender equity in the workplace. Winning this award highlights First Capital’s long-term efforts to ensure women are well-represented in senior leadership roles where decisions on strategy and culture are made.
The recognition also shows how the company’s priorities align with wider national goals: empowering women, promoting gender parity in boardrooms, and embedding inclusion into corporate governance. By opening clear pathways for women to take leadership roles, First Capital is building a culture that values diversity, equality and opportunity.
Group Chief Human Resources Officer of JXG, Wasanthi Stephen, said:
“This recognition reflects not only our ongoing commitment to gender diversity at all levels but also our dedication to creating an environment where inclusive leadership is the norm.”
She added: “We see this award not as an endpoint, but as a motivation to continue building a workplace where equality, opportunity, and inclusivity are embedded into every aspect of our operations.”
Through this achievement, First Capital further cements its position as a leader in workplace inclusivity and strengthens its standing as an employer of choice for professionals seeking equitable and supportive environments.
