CEO with the Golden Touch – Most Influential CEO 2023

Alii is proud to announce that its CEO, Chamil Fernando, has been honoured with the prestigious Most Influential CEO 2023 - Australia award in the accounts payable business category by CEO Monthly. This recognition is a testament to Chamil's exceptional leadership and his transformative impact on Alii.

Over the past 16 months, Alii has experienced unprecedented growth, propelling the company from relative obscurity to becoming one of the most talked-about organisations in the region. Under Chamil's inspiring leadership, Alii has undergone a remarkable transformation, marked by numerous achievements and milestones. However, none are as significant as this recent accolade.

Chamil's vision and leadership have been instrumental in the exponential growth of Alii over the past two years. Under his guidance, the company successfully rebuilt its product, established a robust ecosystem of integration and solution partners, and received organic referrals from satisfied clients who have experienced the overall efficiencies and time-saving benefits of our solutions. Notably, Alii's all-inclusive solution offering includes an invoice fraud detection feature, which helps organisations mitigate the risk of invoice fraud.

Chamil's remarkable journey to becoming the Most Influential CEO 2023 - Australia (Accounts Payable Software) by CEO Monthly is a testament to his extensive experience in executive roles and his exceptional ability to transform businesses within a short timeframe. He attributes Alii's success to key elements such as having a quality product, fostering a positive company culture, promoting gender balance and equality, developing leadership capabilities, and providing a safe environment for team members to learn and grow. Chamil's leadership capabilities are widely recognised, often referred to as the 'golden touch,' and he has garnered praise from the Alii Board, staff, and customers for his outstanding contributions to the company's rapid transformation.

Commenting on this achievement, Chamil expressed his gratitude, stating, "I am truly honoured to be named the Most Influential CEO 2023 - Australia in the accounts payable software category. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Alii team. Together, we have fostered a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer-centricity that has propelled our growth and success. I am immensely proud of what we have achieved, and I am excited about the future of Alii.”

Alii's internal culture is rooted in teamwork and mutual support, and Chamil has been instrumental in fostering this environment. He advocates for a no-blame approach and prioritises the learning and development of employees. As a result, our staff are highly dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and work collaboratively and supportively, which has been fundamental to our success.

This global recognition further strengthens Alii's brand and its comprehensive solution offering as the company continues to grow and evolve. With cutting-edge technology used by leading organisations and a steadfast commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation, Alii is poised to reach even greater heights in the future.