Chiranthi, Thushari to head SEC’s HR function

The capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), has appointed two experienced and talented professionals to head its HR function and drive the institution’s organisation transformation agenda. 

Chiranthi Cooray joins the SEC as Director HR and Organisation Transformation. Thushari Rambukpotha joins the SEC as Assistant Director HR and Organisation Transformation. 

The two positions are Director and Assistant Director of HR and Organisation Transformation. 

The new organisation transformation function augments the existing Human Resources Department to bring about futuristic change and innovation in the policy, practice, process and people environment in the institution. The SEC has also commenced its journey towards digital transformation and the two new recruits will work in synergy with the recently appointed Chief Digital Officer in an integrated manner. 

Thushari is a strategic HR leader passionate about harmonising sustainable growth, technology and human experience. With a wealth of experience in HR and project management spanning over 17 years, Thushari specialises in crafting innovative strategies that nurture an inclusive workplace culture that balances organisation and employee growth and wellbeing while leveraging technology to enhance HR processes.

Thushari holds an MSc. Degree in Human Resource Management from York St. John University, UK, where she graduated with distinction and a BSc. Degree in Marketing Management with First Class Honours from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 

Chiranthi has over 18 years experience in senior leadership roles across HR, business and digital transformation, sustainability and corporate communications. 

Chiranthi is a C-level executive with multi-disciplinary experience and a proven record of accomplishment in driving organisation transformation and change. Chiranthi’s commercial experience at senior leadership level covers banking, finance, insurance, asset management, bancassurance, shipping and logistics, hotels and leisure, manufacturing, import trading and brand representation, television and radio broadcasting and mass media. 

Chiranthi has contributed to many policy and governance initiatives to drive legal and policy reforms in various capacities serving boards, executive councils, professional bodies and academic institutions.