CMI Communities Live: Sri Lanka

8th November 2024

On Friday 8th November 2024 the CMI Communities Live: Sri Lanka event was held at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, and was attended by 140 people.

It was a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate CMI’s community, including a new cohort of Chartered Managers, recently qualified Fellows, and shortlisted candidates for our Chartered Manager of the Year award.

Some highlights from the event include:

  • A fabulous introduction featuring Sri Lankan dancers and drums, as well as a traditional oil lamp lighting ceremony
  • A warm welcome address from the first female President of CMI Sri Lanka, Kamaya Perera FCMI
  • Hearing from His Excellency Andrew Patrick, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Mark Surgenor, President of the Council for Business with Britain (Sri Lanka)
  • Suranga Herath, CEO of English Tea Shop, participating in a fireside chat with CMI's CEO, Ann Francke OBE CMgr CCMI
  • The panel session on leadership strategies to navigate change - with Suren Fernando of MAS Holdings, Ravi Jayawardena FCMI of Maliban Group, Yohan Lawrence FCMI of Joint Apparel, Rishantha Mendis FCMI of Mendis One and Prof Ajantha Dharmasiri CMgr CCMI, Immediate Past President of CMI Sri Lanka
  • The Past Presidents' felicitation, celebrating six past presidents of CMI Sri Lanka
  • A vote of thanks from Dr. Thesara Jayawardane CMgr FCMI, Second Vice President of CMI Sri Lanka

A heartfelt thank you to all our brilliant speakers and attendees, with special thanks to:

  • All CMI Sri Lanka Regional Board Members for their unwavering dedication and contributions on the day
  • Staff and students from BMS, a valued Sri Lankan university partner for their support and contribution

View photos from the event.