99x, a prominent global product engineering firm, has achieved significant recognition by winning five prestigious awards at the CPM Best Management Practices Awards 2026, including the Overall Gold Award. This accomplishment firmly establishes 99x as one of Sri Lanka’s leading organizations in management excellence. In addition to the main award, the company was honored as the Sector Winner in IT, Software & BPO Services, featured among the Forty Outstanding Companies, and received the Best Management Practices Excellence Award. Furthermore, Hasith Yaggahavita, the CEO of 99x, was awarded the Leadership Excellence Award for his pivotal role in spearheading the organization’s transformation driven by artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n
The accolades were primarily based on 99x’s entry titled \u2018Embracing AI: Rethinking Talent, Products & Services,\u2019 which tackled one of the critical challenges currently faced by the global technology services sector. As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize software development and delivery, traditional outsourcing models are undergoing significant transformation, leading to a decrease in dependence on extensive engineering teams and an increase in focus on outcome-based delivery and accelerated time-to-market.<\/p>\n
Chatura De Silva, the Chief AI Officer at 99x, remarked, \u201cSecuring five awards at once is an immense achievement for our team. The shift towards AI is transforming the industry, but our success stems from how we’ve embraced this change. We understand that AI isn’t merely an enhancement to our operations; it fundamentally alters how we create value. This transformation involved integrating our talent and delivery processes while embedding AI into all aspects of our work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Out of more than 150 submissions, 99x was among the top 10 organizations invited to share its transformational journey at the CPM Management Insights Summit 2026, showcasing its progress alongside some of the country\u2019s most innovative companies. Chatura De Silva, along with Kalana Wijesekara, Chief Developer Experience Officer, and Chrishan de Mel, Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, represented 99x during the presentation.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the importance of this year’s awards, Dilshan Arsakularathna, CEO of The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka, stated, \u201c99x’s achievement of the Overall Gold Award across various industries illustrates the advancements being made in Sri Lanka’s IT sector. It showcases how organizations are developing genuine capabilities and fostering innovations that can confidently compete on a global scale. Remarkably, 99x has become the first organization to win the Overall Gold Award twice in the five editions of the BMPC Awards. This outstanding feat highlights their unwavering commitment to maintaining excellence and continuously implementing best management practices. What truly distinguishes 99x is their pragmatic and progressive response to change, which has redefined their operations and value delivery, establishing a high standard for contemporary management practices.\u201d<\/p>\n
For 99x, the accolades received at BMPC 2026 signify a crucial step in their ongoing journey. With artificial intelligence continuing to transform the global technology environment, the company is committed to developing a future-ready organization that integrates the right talent, platforms, and mindset to generate sustainable value.<\/p>\n
Photo Caption: Team 99x receiving the Overall Gold Award at the CPM Best Management Practices Awards 2026<\/p>\n
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