The BCS Sri Lanka Section, representing the Sri Lankan branch of BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT, has announced the new appointments for its Executive Committee following the 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The event took place on January 30, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo.
The AGM gathered members from various sectors of Sri Lanka’s ICT community, showcasing the diversity and expertise within the BCS Sri Lanka Section. The newly elected committee is tasked with promoting professional standards, ethical practices, and engagement at both national and global levels within the IT field.
Office Bearers – 2026 Term
The following office bearers have been 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, CEO, 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 includes:
- Ruwan Amarasekara, CITP, MBCS, Director, Nivecs Consulting (Pvt) Ltd
- Ransith Fernando, CITP, MBCS, Managing Director / Co-Founder, Forestpin (Pvt) Ltd
- K. V. Kuganathan, FBCS, Group Chief Information Officer, Janashakthi Group
- Alanzo Doll, FBCS, Director, Pership Group of Companies; Chief Technology Officer, Engenuity AI Ltd; Co-Founder, Triune Consulting International (Pvt) Ltd
- Sanjeeva Perera, MBCS, Chief Technical Officer, Drones.lk
- Rajeeva George, FBCS, Vice President – IT, InspireX Private Limited
- Qasid Mukthar, MBCS, UI/UX Manager, Innovative-e (Pvt) Ltd
- Anuradha Jayakody, CITP, MBCS, Head, Department of Computer Systems Engineering, Faculty of Computing, SLIIT
- Isuru Sirinimal, MBCS, Director, Edge Tech Innovation
- Deshan Liyanage, MBCS, Head of Program Governance, AIA Sri Lanka
- Thiranya Brodie, MBCS, Project Manager, Berendina Micro Investments Company Limited
- Eyscharya Chandrasekera, MBCS, Software Engineer, DevUpLink
Chairman’s Statement
In his statement following the appointment, Prof. Lasith Gunawardena expressed his gratitude:
“It is a true honor 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 reiterated 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, enhancing continuous professional development, fostering technology-led entrepreneurship, encouraging B2B engagement, and supporting Women in IT initiatives.
Through these efforts, the BCS Sri Lanka Section aims to significantly contribute to Sri Lanka’s digital progress while adhering to the global professional standards set by the BCS.
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
