SLIM ushers in new era of leadership at Annual General Meeting 2026

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Seated from left: Immediate Past President Prof. (Dr.) Dewasiri N. Jayantha, Honorary Treasurer Kaushala Amarasekara, Joint Honorary Secretary Nuwan Thilakawardhana, Vice President – Education and Research Manthika Ranasinghe, President Enoch Perera, Vice President – Events and Sustainability Rajiv David, Joint Honorary Secretary Asanka Perera, Honorary Asst. Secretary Dr. Rasanjalee Abeywickrama, and Chief Executive Officer Chamil Wickremasinghe

Standing from left: Charitha Dias, Vijitha Govinna, Roshani Fernando, Channa Jayasinghe, Damith Jayawardana, Damith Pathiraja, Maduranga Weeratunga, Anuk De Silva, Sirimevan Senevirathne, and Tharindu Karunarathne

SLIM President

Enoch Perera

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the country’s national body for marketing, successfully convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 on 8 April 2026 at the iconic Galle Face Hotel.

It marked a significant milestone in the institute’s journey, as a new Council of Management and Executive Committee were formally appointed to steer SLIM into its next phase of growth. Building on the strong foundation laid during a transformative 2025, the AGM reflected both continuity and renewal, with an accomplished group of marketing professionals entrusted with leadership roles for the 2026/27 term. The event brought together SLIM members, industry leaders, and stakeholders, underscoring the Institute’s ongoing commitment to advancing the marketing profession in Sri Lanka.

At the helm of the newly appointed Council of Management is Enoch Perera, who assumes office as President. A seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in international business, he currently serves as Assistant General Manager Marketing - International Business at PGP Glass Ceylon PLC. Joining him in key leadership roles are Manthika Ranasinghe as Vice President - Education and Research, and Rajiv David as Vice President - Events and Sustainability, both bringing with them strong industry expertise and strategic insight.

The Council is further strengthened by Asanka Perera and Nuwan Thilakawardhana as Joint Honorary Secretaries, Kaushala Amarasekara as Honorary Treasurer, and Dr. Rasanjalee Abeywickrama as Honorary Assistant Secretary. In addition, SLIM announced its Executive Committee for 2026/27, comprising a dynamic group of professionals representing diverse sectors of the marketing industry. The committee includes Channa Jayasinghe, Vijitha Govinna, Anuk De Silva, Sirimevan Senevirathne, Tharindu Karunarathne, Damith Jayawardana, Charitha Dias, Damith Pathiraja, Roshani Fernando, and Maduranga Weeratunga.

Delivering his first address as President, Enoch Perera emphasised the importance of building on SLIM’s recent momentum while embracing new opportunities in a rapidly evolving marketing landscape. He said, “SLIM stands today at a powerful intersection of transformation and opportunity. As we take forward the remarkable progress achieved in recent years, our focus will be on strengthening professional standards, expanding global engagement, and ensuring that Sri Lanka’s marketing fraternity is equipped to compete on an international stage.”