With an esteemed existence of 124 years in Sri Lanka, A. Baur & Co. can be given recognition as a conglomerate that was initiated by Alfred Baur of Switzerland upon his arrival to Ceylon back in the days of 1884. Yes, you just read it. This company is a Swiss value driven organization that took measures to take Sri Lanka to the world through world class products and services.
Currently, Baurs operates in a variety of sectors such as; Textile Machinery, Industrial Raw Materials, Air services, Education, and mostly known for their Agriculture, Healthcare and Consumer business.
To partner up with a brand that is renowned for its integrity, contribution to the development of rural areas of Sri Lanka, supporting in their best ability for children’ education, sure was a dream come true to AIESEC in University of Sri Jayewardenepura (AIESEC in USJ).
Mr. Rolf Blaser, Managing Director / CEO of Baurs is a personality who encourages active youth leadership to develop the society and its members. The creation of “Impact” is a key factor that both Baurs and AIESEC hold upon. Hence, the place where talent arises, glory awaits; TRIBUTE 2021 was finally reaching to its greatest level possible with the assistance and assurance given by Baurs.
It is evident that this company sure stand up for leadership development and recognition, skills upliftment, corporate exposure among undergraduates as Tribute 2021 was all about these.
Not forgetting that both parties abide by United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, Baurs has willingly contributed in fulfilling AIESEC’s vision which is “Peace and Fulfillment of Human Kind’s Potential” via encouraging enthusiastic young leaders to give in their best ability to sustain the society and its members.
