CMA Sri Lanka inducts New President, Council Members for 2025–2027

CMA Special and Distinguished Recognition Awards were given to Fellow Members Lakshman Abeysekera Chairman NEDA, Kavinda De Zoysa Chairman Bank of Ceylon, Sunil Kumara Gamage Minster of Sports, and Ravi Karunanayake MP and Patron CMA. Senior Prof Samanthi Senaratne was appointed as a Member of the CMA Advisory Council and Hemaka Amarasuriya Chairman Advisory Council (not in picture)  

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka) held its induction ceremony for the President and Council Members for the term 2025–2027 on June 13 at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo.

The ceremony was graced by Hemaka Amarasuriya, Chairman of the CMA Advisory Council, who served as the Chief Guest, and Nilima Casie Chetty, a Founder Council Member of CMA, as Guest of Honour. The event was further honoured by the presence of Ravi Karunanayake, Patron and Fellow Member of CMA, and Sunil Kumara Gamage, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs and Fellow Member of CMA.

The highlight of the evening was the formal installation of the new Governing Council.

Prof. Lakshman Watawala FCMA was inducted as President, while H. M. Hennayake Bandara FCMA assumed duties as Vice President. The new Council includes both elected and nominated members representing key institutions such as the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, CA Sri Lanka, and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

In addition, several distinguished professionals were appointed as Committee Chairpersons, covering key areas such as sustainability standards, AI and data analytics, women leadership, banking, and research.

Special recognition was given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Institute and the nation, including Hemaka Amarasuriya, Ravi Karunanayake, Sunil Kumara Gamage, and several others. Outgoing Council Members for the 2023–2025 term were also appreciated for their dedicated service.