First batch of Graduate members from SLID Board Leadership Training
View(s):The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) recently concluded its comprehensive Board Leadership Director Certification programme which spread over a period of four months -March to June 2015. The SLID Graduate Member Certificate awarding ceremony was held at the World Trade Centre on July 28 with Thilak Karunaratne, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) as the Chief Guest.
“It was an indepth course, delivered by an excellent panel, well qualified and experienced in their respective fields. The time spent was worth it,” Professor Malik Ranasinghe, Senior Professor University of Moratuwa/Director Sampath Bank PLC, a satisfied participant who followed the full course, was quoted as saying in a SLID media release.
The course has been compiled with material developed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Global Governance Forum and is accredited by the SEC. Niral Kadawatharatchi, President Freight Links International (Pvt) Ltd, another participant, said: “The board leadership programme was well organised and the subjects were quite relevant for effective board governance. It was indeed educative and the competent lecturers and panellists made a valuable contribution.”
The 4-part programme which has 16 modules covers a wide range of areas clearly focused on board governance. The four main parts include Corporate Governance, The Board, Strategic Leadership and Financial Stewardship and Accountability. The lectures were conducted by eminent professionals well experienced and qualified in their given areas.
“I recommend the training programme for directors conducted by SLID for the excellence of its course structure, content and resource personnel. I benefitted greatly from the exposure provided and also from sharing of experiences and insights,” said Ms. Anandhiy Gunewardhana, Partner – Julius & Creasy. The second intake commences with Part 1 on August 26-27 at Galadari Hotel, VIP Lounge.
Other participants were Messrs. Cheminda Amerasinghe – Director/COO Macbertan (Pvt) Ltd; Sirimal Fernando – Deputy Managing Director Astron Ltd; Chaminda Hettiarachchi – Director CF Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd; Chandika Hettiarachchi – Director CF Insurance (Pvt) Ltd; Chaminda Jayawardana – Director Dehigama Hotels Company Ltd; Sheran Jayawardena – Director Majestic Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and Chitra Sathkumara – Executive Director/CEO Ceybank Asset Management Ltd.