CEO MONTHLY / MOST INFLUENTIAL CEO AWARDS 2023 95 CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 5 2023 11 CEO with the Golden Touch Fast growing tech company, Alii, CEO, Chamil Fernando has been awarded as the Most Influential CEO 2023 – Australia (Accounts Payable Software) award on the back of exponential growth and success. Alii, a software agnostic procure-to-pay and accounts payable solution provider, has emerged as one of the most talked-about organizations across various sectors in Australia and New Zealand, thanks to the extraordinary leadership of its CEO, Chamil Fernando. Since taking over the reins in 2021, Fernando has transformed the company from a relatively unknown entity to a success story that has transformed the FinTech market in ANZ. Under Fernando’s leadership, Alii has grown over 400% in just over 12 months, driven by organic referrals from satisfied clients who have experienced the solution’s overall efficiencies and time-saving benefits. The company’s success has also been attributed to its comprehensive and allinclusive system offering, including an invoice fraud detection feature that helps organizations mitigate the risk of invoice fraud. The platform is cloud-based and built on the Microsoft Azure platform, providing clients a safe and secure environment. Chamil’s extraordinary leadership in transforming the business exponentially in a short time frame has earned him the Most Influential CEO 2023 – Australia (Accounts Payable Software) by CEO Monthly. He believes that the critical elements of success are having a good product, a positive company culture, gender balance and equality, building leadership capability, and providing a safe environment for team members to learn and grow. Fernando’s influence and leadership capability are known, having previously held various executive roles, including CCO, COO, and Board Member. He is highly regarded and influential, with a proven track record of creating success in his roles and managing large enterprise projects. Often referred to as the ‘golden touch’, he has been recognised by the Alii Board, staff, and customers for his extraordinary leadership in transforming the business quickly. He shared, “Alii team members have played a crucial role in the company’s success, as it is built on great company culture and values. During recruitment, we hire based on 60% personality and attitude, with the remaining 40% on the individual’s skill set and experience. This approach allows us to maintain our company culture and values and provide the capability to upskill employees willing to learn and grow.” Furthermore, excellent customer service and support have been at the heart of Alii’s growth and praised by its clients. The company fosters an internal culture where everyone works as a team and supports each other. Fernando promotes a no-blame approach, focusing on the learning and growth of its employees. The staff’s dedication to providing excellent customer service and ability to work collaboratively and supportively have been a key essence to the company’s success. Alii is well-positioned for continued growth and innovation, with a commitment to customer success. Fernando’s leadership and the company’s focus on diversity, inclusivity, and innovation are sure to propel Alii to even greater heights in the future. Company: Alii Technology Group Pty Ltd Contact: Ellen Gauld Web Address: myalii.cloud Mar23517
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