Dhammika Fernando was awarded Lifetime Gold Medal by CIPM at the National HR Conference 2023.
Mr Dhammika Fernando past president of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka and Director and Local Chief Officer of Tropical Findings (Pvt) Limited was awarded the Lifetime Gold Award for excellence in Human Resource Management. This Award is made annually at the National HR Conference to selected Professionals who have contributed at the highest level for the betterment of HRM, in recognition made to the HRM disciplines.
Dhammika Fernando, a highly accomplished management professional with over 36 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Dhammika began his career as an Engineering Officer at a national TV broadcasting network before transitioning into the manufacturing industry, where he has established himself as a respected leader.
Dhammika graduated in Electronics & Telecom Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, as well as a postgraduate qualification from the Open University. He also completed an MBA, specializing in HRM, through a two-year research master’s program at the Open University of Sri Lanka. Dhammika is a Chartered Fellow of CIPM Sri Lanka and has acquired certifications as an HR auditor and lead management consultant.
Dhammika served as the President of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka and is currently the Director and Local Chief Officer of Tropical Findings (Pvt) Limited. This company is a pioneering Japanese conglomerate operating in EPZ Katunayake for 45 years.
In addition to his work at Tropical Findings, Dhammika actively participates in various industry bodies and councils. He has been involved with the FTZ Manufacturers’ Association for over two decades and currently holds the position of Chairman. Since 2009, Dhammika has served on the National Labour Advisory Council, a permanent tripartite body formed by the Ministry of Labour and chaired by the Minister. Furthermore, he is a member of the National Wages Board for the Apparel Trade.
Dynamic and Professional Leader Jayantha Amarasinghe Re-elected President CIPM Sri Lanka
CIPM Sri Lanka announced the unanimous re-election of its incumbent President, versatile business leader and HR professional – Jayantha Amarasinghe to lead the human resource professional body into the upcoming year at the Annual General Meeting held on 26th March 2022.
The trust and confidence of the membership in President Amarasinghe’s capabilities as a leader was reflective of the achievement of multiple successes and growth in all of CIPM Sri Lanka’s goals for the previous year and over-achievement of targets amidst the challenges and uncertainties posed by the pandemic led the members to an undoubted election of Mr. Amarasinghe.
Along with him following officer bears and members were elected for the council:
Vice President: Mr. Ken Vijayakumar
Honorary Secretary: Mr. Priyankara Seneviratne
Hony. Assistant Secretary: Ms. Wasanthi Vithanage
Honorary Treasurer: Mr. Priyantha Ranasinghe
Hony. Assistant Treasurer: Col.(Retd.) Saman Jayawickrama
Hony: Editor: Mr. Jayantha Abeyratne
Council Members:
Ms. Chandima Bambarenda
Dr. Neil Bogahalande
Prof. Prasadini Gamage
Mr. Namal Jayaweera
Air Cdre. Manoaj Keppetipola
Ms. Shiwanthie Wijesuriya
Mr.Dhammika Fernando, Immediate Past President of CIPM will also serve as a council member for this council year by extending his continuous service to CIPM
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CIPM Sri Lanka – the Nation’s Leader in Human Resource Management, achieved the pinnacle of excellence when it was crowned as the WINNER at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2021 in the Educational Services Sector & 2nd Runner – Up Medium Category at a glittering awards ceremony held at the BMICH, Colombo on the 22nd of March 2022. The National Business Excellence Awards are recognized as Sri Lanka’s most prestigious corporate awards.
President CIPM SL, Mr Jayantha Amarasinghe, Vice President Mr Ken Vijayakumar, Hony. Secretary Mr Priyankara Seneviratne & CEO Mr U.A.C Obeysekere, Head of Business School Mr Anushka Earskin and Manager – QA & Compliance Ms Ruwani Senevirathne of the institute participated in the event.
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As the Nation’s Leader in HRM, CIPM Sri Lanka initiated CEOs’ Voice in January 2022, creating a platform for the country’s corporate leaders to contribute towards Nation-Building by way of sound advice, insights, and suggestions with a view to steering Sri Lanka emerge as a dominant force in the South Asian region.
The second episode of CEO’s Voice was conducted on 10th March 2022, by bringing in two of the leading and most respected professionals in the nation. Shiromal Cooray – Chairman & Managing Director of Jetwing Travels (Pvt) Ltd, Chairman of Jetwing Hotels Ltd & Suren Fernando – Chief Executive Officer of MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd to share their mastery on “Way Forward for Sri Lanka”.
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