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.
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”.
Vavuniya Campus, affiliated with Jaffna University, was declared a separate University by the Government from 01st August 2021. Vavuniya University signed its first MOU with a prominent professional organization in Sri Lanka, i.e. the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management CIPM, on 28 February 2022. Vice-Chancellor Dr. T. Mangaleswaran, Dr. Y. Nanthagoban – Dean of Faculty of Business Studies and many other academic and non-academic staff members and students participated in this event. Honorary Treasurer and Council Member Mr. Jayantha Abeyratne, Council Member Col. Saman Jayawikrama & Chief Officer / Director Professional and Academics G.Weerathunga represented CIPM SL. The First Vice-Chancellor of Vavuniya University is also a Corporate Members of CIPM.
The Great HR Quiz 2022 organized by CIPM Sri Lanka is the only quiz dedicated to the Human Resource Management fraternity to uplift the knowledge and capacity of human resource professionals, concluded on a high note with Ansell Lanka (Pvt) Ltd winning the Overall CIPM Great HR Quiz 2022 Champions Trophy, Sunshine Consumer Lanka claiming the 1st Runner-up Trophy and Seylan Bank PLC winning the 2nd Runner-up Trophy.
The Great HR Quiz 2022 which was held for the Sixth time is a much looked forward event by the HR fraternity which is organized by CIPM Sri Lanka – The Nation’s Leader in Human Resource Management in its quest to building knowledge and capacity in the field of Human Resource Management and in developing globally competitive human resource professionals. The Quiz was held on Friday, 25th February at the Galadari Hotel in Colombo.
48 teams representing the public and private sector companies participated in the event which was organized as a ‘Live Table’ quiz with a unique digital response device placed on the tabletop for each team to respond to the quiz master’s questions.
Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge graced the event as the Chief Guest. Mr. Jayantha Amarasinghe – President CIPM, Office bearers and members of the executive council of CIPM, Past Presidents of CIPM and the Senior Management and the staff of CIPM also participated in this event.
Mr. Janaka Kumarasinghe, Mr. Dhammika Fernando and Mr. Vajira Ellepola held the responsible position as the panel of judges while Professor Ajantha Dharmasiri held the Quiz Master’s position.
LOLC Life Assurance and LOLC General Insurance was the strategic Sponsor for the event where Wild Drift sponsored as the event partner.
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