Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education provider, has once again reaffirmed its institutional excellence by securing multiple accolades at the prestigious Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026, organised by The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka.

At this year’s awards, Oxford College of Business was recognised among the nation’s Forty Outstanding Companies, while also being named the Winner of the Professional Higher Education Institutes Sector. Further strengthening its position as a progressive and future ready institution, Oxford College of Business also received a Merit Award in the Digital Literacy Cluster.

These recognitions reflect OCB’s continued commitment to management excellence, innovation-led transformation, and the adoption of best practices across academic, operational, and digital domains. They also underscore the institution’s ability to compete successfully not only within the higher education sector, but also among a wider pool of high-performing organisations across Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape.

The Best Management Practices Company Awards are widely regarded as an important benchmark of organisational discipline, leadership effectiveness, innovation, governance, and operational excellence. To be recognised across multiple categories is a significant endorsement of OCB’s consistent efforts to embed strong management principles into every aspect of the institution from strategy and service delivery to digital capability and stakeholder engagement.

Commenting on the achievement, Malindu Ranasinghe, Director/CEO of Oxford College of Business, said: “We are deeply honoured to receive these recognitions at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026. Being named among the Forty Outstanding Companies, while also emerging as the winner in the Professional Higher Education Institutes Sector, is a strong affirmation of the standards we uphold as an institution. The Merit Award in the Digital Literacy Cluster further reflects our commitment to equipping our people and our students for a rapidly evolving future. These awards are a tribute to the dedication of our entire team and to the culture of excellence we continue to build at Oxford College of Business. Above all, I give glory to God for His grace, guidance, and faithfulness throughout our journey.”

Oxford College of Business has consistently pursued a model of education that combines academic quality with professional relevance, digital advancement, and sound institutional governance. In recent years, the institution has strengthened its focus on technology enabled learning, digital capability development, and future oriented management practices, ensuring that both staff and students are prepared to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment.

The recognition in the Digital Literacy Cluster is particularly significant, as it highlights OCB’s efforts to embrace digital transformation not merely as an operational necessity, but as a strategic enabler of excellence in teaching, learning, and institutional management. It reflects the institution’s commitment to fostering a digitally confident culture one that supports innovation, enhances access, and improves the overall learning experience.

Meanwhile, being named the Winner of the Professional Higher Education Institutes Sector further reinforces OCB’s status as a benchmark institution within Sri Lanka’s private higher education space. At a time when quality, accountability, and agility are becoming increasingly important in education, these awards demonstrate Oxford College of Business’s ability to lead with purpose, adapt with confidence, and deliver with consistency.

The inclusion of Oxford College of Business among the Forty Outstanding Companies also places the institution in distinguished company, signalling that its achievements extend beyond academic excellence alone. It reflects the strength of OCB’s leadership, systems, values, and long-term vision as an organisation committed to creating meaningful impact through education.

This latest success adds to a growing list of national and international recognitions received by Oxford College of Business in recent years across areas such as sustainability reporting, integrated reporting, workplace culture, branding, and governance. Together, these achievements highlight an institution that is not only shaping future professionals, but also setting new standards for responsible, innovative, and professionally managed higher education in Sri Lanka.

As Oxford College of Business continues to evolve, it remains committed to advancing excellence in every sphere of its operations ensuring that quality education is delivered with care, integrity, innovation, and purpose.

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Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education institution, has been recognised as one of the country’s most awarded entities in 2025 by LMD Magazine, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected business publications. According to LMD’s latest annual research study on the nation’s most awarded organisations, Oxford College of Business was ranked 32nd overall out of 396 companies and emerged as the No. 1 institution in the higher education sector.

This latest recognition further cements Oxford College of Business’s position as one of Sri Lanka’s most decorated and forward-looking institutions, reflecting its sustained commitment to excellence across education, governance, sustainability, workplace culture, brand leadership, and corporate reporting.

LMD’s Most Awarded study, now conducted annually for the sixth consecutive year, is regarded as a powerful benchmark of institutional consistency and excellence. The publication’s methodology is designed to evaluate organisations based on the awards they have won across a range of respected national and international platforms, creating a broader measure of recognition that goes beyond any single accolade. LMD notes that the study is intended to rank Sri Lanka’s most awarded entities based on a structured review of the accolades earned by leading organisations, with sector and category breakdowns used as part of the assessment.

For Oxford College of Business, this year’s placement is especially significant. In addition to being ranked No. 32 overall, the institution was also identified as one of the “Movers and Shakers” among the Top 50, reflecting a notable rise from its previous standing jumping 23 spots with 17 awards, as opposed to the 2024 ranking tables where Oxford College of Business was ranked No. 55 with 13 awards. This upward movement is a strong reflection of the institution’s accelerated progress and growing impact across multiple dimensions of performance and public trust.

The recognition is particularly meaningful in the context of Sri Lanka’s higher education landscape, where the private sector remains largely unregulated. In such an environment, participation in respected local and international award platforms has become an important way for institutions like Oxford College of Business to benchmark themselves, demonstrate transparency, and uphold standards through voluntary self-regulation. For Oxford College of Business, awards are not pursued merely for visibility; they are part of a broader institutional discipline that reinforces accountability, continuous improvement, and stakeholder confidence.

Commenting on the recognition, Malindu Ranasinghe, Director/CEO of Oxford College of Business, said: “To be ranked among Sri Lanka’s most awarded companies by LMD is a matter of immense pride for all of us at Oxford College of Business. More importantly, being recognised as the No. 1 higher education institution in this ranking affirms the consistency of our efforts across many different dimensions of excellence. In a sector that is not formally regulated, credible awards and external recognitions play an important role in helping institutions like ours self-regulate, benchmark performance, and remain accountable to our students, parents, staff, partners, and the wider public. This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team and the trust placed in us by our stakeholders. Above all, I give glory to God for His grace and guidance, which continue to lead our journey.”

Over the years, Oxford College of Business has built a reputation not only for academic excellence, but also for leadership in integrated reporting, sustainability, workplace culture, governance transparency, digital innovation, and brand strength. Its growing portfolio of national and international recognitions has enabled Oxford College of Business to stand alongside some of Sri Lanka’s most admired corporates, despite operating in a very different sectoral context. This is what makes LMD’s latest ranking especially powerful: it places Oxford College of Business within a broader national business conversation, recognising that the institution’s influence extends well beyond education alone.

As the institution continues to evolve, Oxford College of Business remains committed to setting new benchmarks for what a modern higher education provider can represent in Sri Lanka. Through its continued focus on quality, accountability, innovation, and purpose-led leadership, Oxford College of Business is not only shaping future professionals — it is also redefining how educational institutions contribute to national progress, corporate credibility, and long-term societal value.

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Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education institution, has been named the Winner in the SME Category at the prestigious ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2025, reinforcing its position as a national benchmark for transparency, accountability, and sustainability leadership in higher education.

Organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka, these annual awards recognise organisations that demonstrate excellence in sustainability reporting, ESG disclosure, and responsible value creation. The awards are regarded as one of the most credible platforms for evaluating how organisations embed sustainability into governance, strategy, and performance reporting.

OCB’s recognition reflects the strength and maturity of its sustainability reporting framework, which integrates environmental stewardship, social impact, governance excellence, and long term value creation into a coherent narrative. The institution’s reporting practices align with leading international frameworks and best practices, ensuring stakeholders receive transparent, decision useful insights into its sustainability performance and strategic direction.

Commenting on the achievement, Malindu Ranasinghe, Director/CEO of Oxford College of Business, said:
“Being named the winner at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards is a meaningful affirmation of the standards we hold ourselves to in transparency and accountability. Sustainability reporting is not about recognition; it is about responsibility ensuring our stakeholders can clearly see how we create value responsibly and sustainably. We are grateful for this recognition and, above all, I give glory to God for His grace and guidance as we continue to strengthen our sustainability journey.”

The award highlights Oxford College of Business’s broader commitment to embedding sustainability across its operations, academic delivery, and stakeholder engagement. From responsible campus practices and environmental stewardship to inclusive people policies and ethical governance, OCB continues to evolve as a purpose-driven higher education institution that leads by example.

This recognition further strengthens OCB’s reputation among students, parents, partners, and international collaborators as a trusted, future ready institution that voluntarily upholds the highest standards of sustainability disclosure and governance particularly in a higher education sector that is not formally regulated in Sri Lanka.

With sustainability becoming an increasingly central expectation of institutions worldwide, Oxford College of Business remains committed to continuous improvement in ESG integration and reporting excellence ensuring that education is delivered with purpose, transparency, and long term societal impact.

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Oxford College of Business, Sri Lanka’s foremost private higher education institution, has reaffirmed its leadership in governance excellence, with its Annual Report 2024/2025 titled “Lasting Change” being adjudged one of Sri Lanka’s Ten Best Integrated Reports at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025. Oxford College of Business also secured a second honor — the prestigious title of Best Integrated Report – Higher Education Sector, solidifying its position as the benchmark for future-ready reporting in the academic sector.

Elite Recognition for Integrated Reporting Excellence

Presented for the 11th consecutive year, the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards are among Sri Lanka’s most respected recognitions of corporate accountability. The awards evaluate and spotlight organizations that demonstrate transparent, credible, and strategically aligned communication through their annual reports. They recognize excellence based on integrated financial and non-financial disclosures including environmental performance, social impact, risk strategy, governance ethics, and forward-looking stakeholder value creation. With ESG rapidly becoming a cornerstone of business resilience, the CMA Awards highlight institutions that not only publish results — but articulate a compelling narrative of purpose-driven, responsible growth.

This year’s judging panel praised Oxford College of Business for its detailed value creation model, clarity of ESG progress, and bold commitment to integrated thinking as a driver of national advancement and human capital upliftment.

Competing Among Sri Lanka’s Most Influential Corporates
Oxford College of Business joined an elite circle of organizations recognised among Sri Lanka’s Ten Best Integrated Reports, standing alongside some of the nation’s most powerful and respected listed corporates — including John Keells Holdings, Hemas Holdings PLC, Commercial Bank PLC, NDB PLC, National Savings Bank, Bank of Ceylon, Hayleys Fabrics PLC, LB Finance PLC, Dipped Products PLC, Heycarb PLC, Softlogic Life Insurance PLC, and Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC.

In a moment of immense pride, Oxford College of Business emerged as the only private limited company to be honoured among these leading corporates. This rare achievement highlights OCB’s ability to deliver corporate-grade governance and reporting excellence within the higher education sector — outperforming organisations with far greater market capitalization and operational scale.

Raising the Bar for Accountability in Higher Education

This achievement signals a profound shift in the role that learning institutions now play in shaping economic responsibility and ethical societal progress. It underscores that modern higher education must go beyond the lecture hall — demonstrating integrity, accountability, and strategic maturity equal to that of the nation’s leading corporates.

Oxford College of Business continues to champion an educational environment where governance excellence directly contributes to national competitiveness, future workforce readiness, and sustainable transformation.

Purpose-Driven Value Creation

Speaking on this milestone, Malindu Ranasinghe, Director/CEO of Oxford College of Business, shared: “Integrated reporting is a reflection oforganizational truth — it shows who we are behind the achievements. To be named among the top ten integrated reports in Sri Lanka, and the best in our sector, validates our belief that education must serve as a catalyst for sustainable transformation. We are honored to stand alongside the nation’s most influential corporates — and to do so as the only private limited company in their ranks. Above all, I give glory to God for His grace, guidance, and faithfulness that continue to lead our institution forward.”

He further emphasized that the report serves as “a transparent mirror to the world, showcasing how Oxford College of Business drives intellectual progress, economic value, and societal advancement through a single integrated strategy.”

Adding to this, Dr. Steve McPeake, Dean of Oxford College of Business, highlighted the academic significance of this achievement: “Integrated reporting represents the convergence of knowledge, accountability, and impact — values that are deeply embedded in our academic framework. This recognition demonstrates that higher education can lead not only to teaching and research but to responsible governance and value creation. At Oxford College of Business, we are preparing future leaders who understand that business performance must advance society — and this award reinforces that our philosophy is not only taught but practiced.”

A Future-Ready Model for Responsible Capitalism

This recognition highlights OCB’s consistent focus on aligning global reporting standards with local impact — ensuring that every dimension of its business model contributes meaningfully to Sri Lanka’s sustainability agenda, ethical economic trajectory, and human development goals.

As the country looks ahead to a new era of resilience and competitiveness, Oxford College of Business stands as a powerful testament to how higher education can lead national transformation — not only through academic excellence, but through governance leadership.

Through continuous innovation in reporting frameworks, digital transparency, accountability systems, and stakeholder engagement, Oxford College of Business continues to redefine what a modern Sri Lankan education brand can represent. This award adds to a growing list of national and international accolades that validate OCB’s position not just as an educational institution — but as a sophisticated, governance-driven organization shaping the future of private higher education in the region.

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Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education institution, has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the category Best University & Higher Education Institution Website at the prestigious BestWeb.lk 2025 Awards Ceremony.

Organised annually by the LK Domain Registry, the BestWeb.lk Awards celebrate excellence in web design, user experience, innovation, and digital impact. OCB’s recognition reflects its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance access to world class education, streamline student engagement, and showcase its distinctive academic offerings.

“Winning this award is not only an endorsement of our website’s design and functionality, but also a recognition of the way we use technology to create meaningful connections with our students, alumni, and partners,” said Mr. Manjula Jayasekara, Head of Digital Transformation at Oxford College of Business.

Adding further perspective, Mr. Malindu Ranasinghe, Director/CEO of Oxford College of Business, remarked:

“Our digital platforms are more than just information portals — they represent our ethos of accessibility, transparency, and innovation. We are proud to see our efforts acknowledged at a national level. I humbly acknowledge the hand of God in this recognition, for it is His grace that continues to guide and uphold the work we do at Oxford College of Business.”

The Oxford College of Business website (www.ocbsrilanka.edu.lk)  has become a cornerstone of the institution’s digital presence, providing seamless access to program information, online application services, research resources, and student support. It also reflects the institution’s modern identity as a hub of academic excellence, while aligning with global digital standards in higher education.

With this achievement, Oxford College of Business further strengthens its reputation as a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s higher education sector one that embraces innovation both inside and outside the classroom.

This latest accolade adds to a growing list of national and international recognitions for OCB, including its recent selection as one of Sri Lanka’s Most Loved Corporate Brands and Most Loved Service Brands in the LMD Brands Annual 2025. Together, these milestones highlight OCB’s holistic approach to excellence in academics, service, and digital innovation.

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