The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM) announced a significant step forward in its Asian expansion plans by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alcor Management Consultancy Pvt Ltd. Maldives.
This strategic collaboration between CIPM and Alcor opens many opportunities for HR professionals, the managerial community, and students pursuing their studies in HR and Management in the Maldives. It paves the way for valuable educational programs and workshops, directly contributing to developing a skilled managerial workforce within the country. The MoU signing ceremony, a testament to this exciting partnership, occurred on March 18th at the prestigious CIPM Member’s Lounge.
CIPM’s President, Mr Ken Vijayakumar; Honorary Secretary, Col. Saman Jayawickrama; Honorary Treasurer, Mr Priyankara Senevirathne; Chief Executive Officer, Mr UAC Obeysekera; director of Professional and Academic Affairs, Mr G. Weerathunga; and Director of Operations, Ms Himali Dasanayake, along with CIPM’s senior management team, represented CIPM.
Consultant Mr Palaniyappa Muthuraman and Director Ms Shana Umar, ALOCR Director Mr Rasitha Niroshana, and Chief Executive Officer Ms Chamani Lakmali. From Halcyon Private Limited, represented the Maldivian party.
CIPM, the nation’s leader in Human Resource Management, signed an MOU with Swiss Hospitality Management Academy Pvt Ltd (SHMA) on 30th March 2023 at CIPM Member’s lounge. The Managing Director/CEO of Baurs and SHMA Director, Mr. Rolf Blaser; Director of Finance and Compliance, Ms. Pavithra Samarasinghe; Dean of Academy SHMA Ms. Daniela Munasinghe, and Manager, Ms. Sureeka Fernando, represented Baurs at the Ceremony.
CIPM President Mr. Ken Vijayakumar, CIPM Vice President Mr. Priyantha Ranasighe, Honorary Treasurer of CIPM Col. Saman Jayavickrama, Council Members of CIPM, CEO Mr. U.A.C Obeysekere, Director of Professional and Academics Affairs Mr. G.Weerathunga, Director Operations Ms. Himali Dassanayake, and CIPM Staff represented the CIPM at the Ceremony. With the signing of the MOU, CIPM will conduct a unique HRM program tailormade to the requirements of the Hotel industry, and CIPM and SHMA will concurrently conduct a Diploma in Hospitality Management.
The meeting was held among CIPM and the Ministry of Labour to conduct a National Survey on Labour Demand. At this meeting, two national-level research project reports conducted by CIPM on ‘Female Migrant Domestic Workers: Challenges and Prospects in Sri Lankan Perspective’ and ‘Attracting Sri Lankan Youth to Technical and Vocational Education: The Way Forward’ were handed over to the Hon. Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara by CIPM President Mr. Ken Vijayakumar and Chairperson of the Research Committee Prof. Prasadini Gamage.
The CIPM Sri Lanka successfully held a CEOs’ Forum on the theme “People First Culture inspired by CEOs” on 23rd March 2023 at the Shangri-La hotel. The event emerged as a grand success with 100+ CEOs from multiple industries gracing the occasion.
The keynote speaker, Mr. Bingumal Thewarathanthri, CEO – Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka made an inspiring and excellent keynote address which was highly applauded by a professional audience. The panel discussion following the keynote address was highly interactive with the sharing of thought-provoking views. The panel consisted of Mr. Bingumal Thewarathanthri, CEO – Standard Chartered Bank PLC, Dr. Samitha Perera, CEO – CBL Foods International Pvt Ltd, Ms. Shiromal Cooray, Chairman and Managing Director – Jetwing Travels (Pvt) Ltd, and Mr. Chevaan Daniel, Executive Group Director – Capital Maharaja Group while the discussion was moderated by Dr. Nalin Jayasuriya, Chairman, McQuire Rens Global Consulting (Pvt) Ltd.
The president of CIPM Sri Lanka Mr. ken Vijayakumar, the Chairman of the CEOs’ Forum and the Vice President of CIPM, Mr. Priyantha Ranasinghe welcome the delegates. Immediate Past President, Office Bearers and council members of the Executive Council of CIPM Sri Lanka, and Members of the Standing Committee on HR Profession as a Leading Strategic Partner for Organizational Excellence, the CEO, Directors, and Senior Management staff of the institute were also in attendance.
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