BCS Sri Lanka Section Appoints New Executive Committee at 30th Annual General Meeting

BCS Sri Lanka Section, the Sri Lankan chapter of BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT, announced the appointment of its new Executive Committee at its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 30 January 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo.

The AGM brought together members representing a broad cross-section of Sri Lanka’s ICT community, reflecting the depth, diversity, and calibre of professionals within the BCS Sri Lanka Section. The newly appointed committee will lead the Section in advancing professional standards, ethical practice, and national and global engagement within the IT profession.

Office Bearers – 2026 Term

The following office bearers were appointed to lead the BCS Sri Lanka Section:

● Chairman – Prof. Lasith Gunawardena, FBCS Head, Department of Information Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

● Honorary Secretary – Mr. Sanharsha Jayatissa, FBCS

Director – ICT Cluster-Metropolitan

● Honorary Treasurer – Mr. Shanaka Prassanna Rajapaksha, MBCS

Director – Chief Executive Officer- Apps Technologies (Pvt) Ltd

● Immediate Past Chairman – Vajeendra S. Kandegamage, CITP, MBCS

Managing Director/CEO- Stemcore Asia Pvt Ltd.

Executive Committee Members

The Executive Committee for the new term comprises:

● Ruwan Amarasekara, CITP, MBCS Director – Nivecs Consulting (Pvt) Ltd

● Ransith Fernando, CITP, MBCS Managing Director / Co-Founder, Forestpin (Pvt) Ltd

● Mr. K. V. Kuganathan,FBCS Group Chief Information Officer, Janashakthi Group

● Mr. Alanzo Doll, FBCS

Director – Pership Group of Companies

Chief Technology Officer – Engenuity AI Ltd

Co-Founder – Triune Consulting International (Pvt) Ltd

● Mr. Sanjeeva Perera, MBCS Chief Technical Officer, Drones.lk

● Mr. Rajeeva George, FBCS InspireX Private Limited, Vice president – IT

● Qasid Mukthar, MBCS UI/UX Manager, Innovative-e (Pvt) Ltd

● Prof. Anuradha Jayakody, CITP, MBCS Head, Department of Computer Systems Engineering, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)

● Mr. Isuru Sirinimal, MBCS Director, Edge Tech Innovation

● Mr. Deshan Liyanage, MBCS Head of Program Governance – AIA Sri Lanka

● Ms. Thiranya Brodie, MBCS Project Manager- Berendina Micro Investments Company Limited

● Ms. Eyscharya Chandrasekera, MBCS

Software Engineer- DevUpLink

Chairman’s Statement

Commenting on his appointment, Prof. Lasith Gunawardena stated:

“It is a true honour to take up the Chairmanship of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT — Sri Lanka Section. My journey with BCS began in 1997 as a student member, and I now see this role as a continuation of a lifelong commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and service. BCS is not only about IT — it is about what IT should do for society. As Chairman, I am committed to increasing the value we deliver to our members, strengthening our work around membership, progression, inspiration, and influence — and ensuring that BCS remains a strong voice in shaping national conversations on digital transformation, responsible AI,

cybersecurity, and digital trust. I look forward to working with our members and partners to contribute meaningfully to Sri Lanka’s digital future.”

Vision and Strategic Direction

The newly appointed Executive Committee reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s national digital and IT initiatives in the public interest.

Key focus areas for the year include promoting ethical and responsible use of technology, strengthening continuous professional development, fostering technology-led entrepreneurship, encouraging B2B engagement, supporting and Women in IT initiatives.

Through these efforts, the BCS Sri Lanka Section aims to contribute meaningfully to Sri Lanka’s digital progress while remaining firmly aligned with the global professional standards of the BCS.

About BCS Sri Lanka Section

Established in 1996, the BCS Sri Lanka Section represents over 1,000 professional members (MBCS) and nearly 3,000 student members, including more than 150 Chartered IT Professionals (CITP) and 30+ Fellow Members (FBCS). As part of the global BCS network with members in over 100 countries, the Sri Lanka Section is one of the largest BCS member sections outside Mainland Britain, playing a pivotal role in advancing professional standards, ethical practice, and the responsible use of technology while strengthening Sri Lanka’s standing within the global IT profession.

Photo Caption: The newly appointed office bearers of BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT, Sri Lanka Section, at the 30th Annual General Meeting held at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo on 30 January 2026.

● Chairman – Prof. Lasith Gunawardena

● Honorary Secretary – Mr. Sanharsha Jayatissa

● Honorary Treasurer – Mr. Shanaka Prassanna Rajapaksha