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Priyantha Ranasinghe to lead CIPM for another term

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August 01, 2025

CIPM Sri Lanka - the Nation's leader in human resource management, unanimously invited outstanding HR professional and business leader Priyantha Ranasinghe as President for the year 2025/26 at its Annual General Meeting held on 26th July at the Waters Edge, Battaramulla, amidst its distinguished membership representing the HR fraternity in Sri Lanka.

Ranasinghe, an exceptional HR professional and dynamic business leader, continues at the helm of CIPM with an unwavering commitment to advancing the standards of human resource management in the country. A seasoned HR professional with over 28 years of multi-sectoral experience, he has held senior HR leadership positions in hospitality, banking and finance, plantations, and food and beverage sectors. His expertise spans not only Sri Lanka but also extends to regional markets such as Indonesia, India, and Malaysia.

Currently serving as the Chief People Officer at INSEE Cement, Ranasinghe previously served as the HR Director at Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited for an impressive 11 years, where he championed people-focused strategies aligned with global best practices.

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