New OPA Centre Management Committee holds inaugural meeting

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OPA Centre Management Committee 2025/2026

The first meeting of the Centre Management Committee of the Organisation of Professional Associations (OPA) has taken place at the OPA auditorium recently, following the election of office bearers for the 2025/2026 term. The members of the Centre Management Committee are: President – Jayantha Gallehewa, President-Elect – Tisara De Silva, General Secretary – Eng. Ravi Rupasinghe, Treasurer Dharshana Wijemanne, Immediate Past President – Sujeewa Lal Dahanayake; Vice Presidents: Dr. Naresha B. Samarasekera, Eng. Chamil Edirimuni, Bhanu Wijayaratne, V. Rameshkumar, Priyantha Sahabandu, P. Gajendra, Dr. Sunil Abeyaratne, Dr. C.S. Dharmaratne, Chandrasiri Kalupahana, ACM (Retd.) Gagan Bulathsinghala, Dhammika Fernando, Ajith Gunasekera; Assistant Secretaries: K.C.N. Perera, Indika Ranaweera, Ishara Nuwan Balage; Editor – Priyantha Wickramaratne, Assistant Treasurer – Lalith Edirisooriya.

OPA is the apex body of 52 professional associations, representing 34 professions and over 60,000 members. The Centre Management Committee will focus on strengthening the voice and influence of professionals in national development, while promoting continuous learning, leadership excellence, and professional growth.