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Thushara Jayawardana ringing the bell in the presence of the AHRP Executive Committee and CSE representatives
The Association of Human Resources Professionals Sri Lanka (AHRP) commemorated its 25th anniversary with a special market-opening and bell-ringing ceremony at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 13 July 2026. The occasion recognised AHRP’s contribution to advancing the human resource profession in Sri Lanka and its role in strengthening leadership, organisational capability and people practices across the country.
The ceremony commenced with presentations by the CSE and AHRP, followed by a welcome address by CSE Chief Executive Officer Rajeeva Bandaranaike. AHRP President Thushara Jayawardana then delivered remarks reflecting on the Association’s 25-year journey, its contribution to Sri Lanka’s business community and its priorities for the future of the profession.
The market was formally opened with the ringing of the bell by representatives of AHRP and the CSE. AHRP’s leadership delegation included President Thushara Jayawardana, Immediate Past President Roshan Kulasuriya, Executive Vice President Ravi Jayasekera, Senior Vice President Oshana Dias, Project Chair Chandi Dharmaratne, Vice President Suresh Muttiah, Treasurer Sampath Alwis and Secretary Dilani Jayalath. They were joined by Rajeeva Bandaranaike and CSE Senior Vice President of Human Resources Anoja Senanayake.
The event concluded with an exchange of commemorative memorabilia between AHRP and the CSE, marking the significance of the milestone and the shared importance both institutions placed on strong leadership, capable people and sustainable organisational growth.
