Recognition within an organisation often carries a significance that extends far beyond a trophy or a title. It reflects the confidence of colleagues, the respect of leadership and the belief that one individual has made an exceptional contribution during the course of a year.
It is in that spirit that congratulations are due to Buddhi Wickramanayake, who has been named the Capital Maharaja Group’s Executive of the Year 2026.
The honour comes at a particularly significant stage in his career, following his appointment earlier this year as Chief Executive Officer of MBC Networks, one of Sri Lanka’s most influential broadcasting organisations.
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Having spent nearly three decades within the Capital Maharaja Group, Buddhi’s journey has been marked by consistency, innovation and a deep understanding of an industry that continues to evolve at remarkable speed.
The Executive of the Year award has long been regarded as one of CMG’s most prestigious internal recognitions, celebrating individuals who combine leadership with performance while helping shape the future of the Group.
Previous recipients have gone on to play important roles both within the organisation and across Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape, making this latest recognition all the more noteworthy.
For those who have worked alongside Buddhi Wickramanayake, the award is unlikely to come as a surprise. His leadership style, commitment to excellence and willingness to embrace change have earned him widespread respect across the organisation.
At a time when the media industry faces unprecedented technological disruption and changing audience habits, experienced and steady leadership has never been more valuable.
NewsLine congratulates Buddhi Wickramanayake on this well-deserved recognition and wishes him every success as he leads MBC Networks into its next chapter.
Be that as it may, the true measure of any executive is not merely the awards collected along the way, but the legacy left behind through the people inspired and the institutions strengthened.
