Priyantha Ranasinghe takes helm at CIPM Sri Lanka

CIPM Sri Lanka announced the appointment of Priyantha Ranasinghe as its new President, at the CIPM’s Annual General Meeting that brought together a large number of members. 

A seasoned HR professional, with over 28 years of experience, Ranasinghe will steer CIPM into a new era of growth and innovation.

Priyantha brings a wealth of expertise to CIPM, having held senior HR roles in diverse sectors, including hospitality, banking and finance, plantations and food and beverage across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India and Malaysia. Currently, he is employed at Insee cement as Chief People Officer and prior to that he served as HR Director at Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited for 11 years.

“I am honoured to take on the role of President at CIPM Sri Lanka,” said Ranasinghe.

“My vision is to elevate CIPM into a world-class institution by developing world-class people leaders through structured study programmes, creating a member-centric organisation with innovative development initiatives, fostering a growth mindset among CIPM staff through Design Thinking principles and strengthening CIPM’s national and international affiliations.”

Since joining CIPM in 2009 as Honorary Editor, Ranasinghe has held various leadership roles including Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Vice President and chair of multiple standing committees.

CIPM, a constituent member of the Organisation of Professional Associations (OPA) Sri Lanka, boasts a membership of over 1,500 HR professionals and approximately 6,000 students enrolled in its diverse HR programmes. The institute is affiliated with the Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resources Management (APFHRM) and World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA).   

CIPM Sri Lanka is the country’s leading professional body for human resource management. With a rich history spanning over six decades, CIPM has been at the forefront of shaping the HR landscape in Sri Lanka. Through its comprehensive range of programmes, certifications and events, CIPM empowers HR professionals to excel and contribute to organisational success.