The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka recognized as the first international branch of CIM UK, comprising the largest number of professional and student members outside the UK recently appointed its new board for the year 2018.
At the CIM SL Annual General Meeting, it was decided that Asanga Ranasinghe, Group Marketing Director/Sector Managing Director Consumer and Retail, Laugfs Holdings PLC will continue as President and Brian Selvanayagam, Director, On’ally Holdings PLC, as Chairman for the year 2018.
Presenting the annual review for the year 2016/2017, Chairman Selvanayagam said “we can proudly claim that we have been able to provide visibility of the profession and make significant strides to support marketing education and professional membership throughout the year. As we move forward in our goal in achieving excellence we continue to provide quality marketing education and help to strengthen the marketing fraternity in Sri Lanka amidst the current challenging environment.” Selvanayagam also stated that the Institute would continue to engage with all stakeholders to uplift the value and importance of the CIM membership.
Highlights during the year included the opening of a new study center in Jaffna and expanding its reach, and initiating strategic alliances with corporate entities and professional bodies to promote CIM among a wider audience.
During his speech, he also thanked CIM SL’s many partners, sponsors, accredited study centers and tutors who have readily extended their support throughout the year to promote CIM in the country.
The members of the Board for 2018 are; Brian Selvanayagam (Director, On’ally Holdings PLC) Chairman, Sanjika Perera (Country Manager, Sabre Travel Network Lanka (Pvt) Ltd) Immediate Past Chairman, Amal Fernando (Head of New Business Development, Mas Brands (Pvt) Ltd) Vice Chairman, Sumudu Thanthirigoda (General Manager Marketing, ACL Cables PLC) Secretary, Sujith Silva (Managing Director, Inspire Holdings (Pvt) Ltd) Treasurer, Rajiv David (Senior Manager Marketing, Union Bank of Colombo PLC) Head of Education, Charaka Perera (Chief Operating Officer, Stafford Motor Co (Pvt) Ltd) Head of Membership, Roshan Kaluarachhi (Chief Executive Officer – SLT Human Capital Solutions/ Chief Customer Officer – SLT PLC) Head of Corporate Communications, Muditha Hewawanitunga (Manager Sales/Marketing & Business Development, Open Arc Systems (Pvt) Ltd) Head of Networking, Kanchana Karunagama (Senior Manager, Hatton National Bank PLC) Head of Market Interest Groups, Tharmalingam Dinesh (Category Manager, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd)Head of Corporate Trainings, Teresa Folkes (Associate Director of Planning and Professional Development, The Chartered Institute of Marketing) CIM Representative to the Board of CIM Sri Lanka.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) UK is the world’s largest professional body for Marketing. CIM Sri Lanka continuously campaigns for greater recognition and excellence in the marketing profession in the country, through education, training and professional development.