AHRP Soars to 25th year taking HR to the forefront

Founded in 2000 by a visionary group of practitioners and academics, AHRP has been instrumental in elevating HR to the boardroom as a strategic business driver and enabler.

At the Annual General Meeting held on 1st August, the newly elected Executive Committee, led by Thushara Jayawardene, General Manager – Human Resources at South Asia Gateway Terminals, unveiled a bold and futuristic strategic canvas to guide the profession into its next chapter.

This landmark year will see the completion of the Association’s Act of Incorporation in Parliament, the introduction of an internationally benchmarked HR capability model, and the launch of a professional certification program in partnership with leading global and local stakeholders. Strengthening ties with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and addressing national talent gaps identified at last year’s National HR Conference are also top priorities.

With a refreshed brand identity and renewed strategic alignment, AHRP enters its 25th year with a clear mission — to bring HR to the forefront as a catalyst for organizational and national growth.

The new executive committee consists HR leaders in the top corporates in the country holding the following positions Thushara Jayawardana President, Roshan Kulasuriya immediate past president , Ravi Jayasekera Executive vice president , Oshana Dias senior vice president , Dinusha Jayamanne,Isuru Gunasekera, Kaushal Mendis and Suresh Muttiah as vice presidents, Sampath Alwis as treasurer , Dilani Jayalath as Secretary, Nuwan Jayaweera asst treasurer, Rehan Anthonis asst secretary, Darshi Thalpahewa, Thilanka Jayathilake, Ryan Visvanathan, Michelle Senanayake, Chandi Dharmaratne and Chethana Liyange as committe members.