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.
