📈 BCS Sri Lanka Section Appoints New Executive Committee at 30th AGM

The Sri Lankan chapter of the BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT has appointed its new leadership for the 2025/2026 term during its 30th Annual General Meeting held in Colombo. The committee aims to drive professional standards and national digital transformation within the ICT/BPM sector. • New Leadership Team: Chairman: Prof. Lasith Gunawardena (University of Sri Jayewardenepura) Secretary: Sanharsha Jayatissa (Metropolitan) Treasurer: Shanaka Prassanna Rajapaksha (Apps Technologies Ltd) Immediate Past Chairman: Vajeendra S. Kandegamage (Stemcore Asia Ltd) • Strategic Focus Areas: The committee will prioritize the following pillars to support Sri Lanka's digital economy: Digital Trust & AI: Shaping national conversations on responsible Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity. Professional Development: Strengthening continuous learning and ethical tech practices. Entrepreneurship: Fostering technology-led startups and B2B engagement. Inclusion: Supporting Women in IT initiatives to enhance gender diversity in the workforce. • Institutional Impact: The new committee, comprising representatives from academia, finance, and software engineering, reaffirmed its commitment to aligning Sri Lanka’s ICT progress with global professional standards to ensure technology serves the public interest.