Ms. Yasmin Anoji De Silva
Chairperson
Ms. Yasmin Anoji De Silva
Chairperson
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Partner Ernst & Young Sri Lanka.
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Sri Lanka (WCIC) was inaugurated in 1985 by a group of entrepreneurs with a visionary mindset. Each of them were already successful in their own business ventures, together with a few professionals they created an organization which has today, reached high standards. They envisaged that the organisation could be a pivotal force in leveraging women entrepreneurs into the mainstream of business activity in the country, encouraging greater economic contribution to the country from women. Today the WCIC is geared to take that path.
The organization is steered with a clear vision, sharp mission , and a strategic plan which delivers on the identified expectations
About
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce is governed by the ChairPerson and the Board of Directors, who are appointed according to the constitution.
An organization with a clear vision will always align what they do with the objectives of reaching the vision. WCIC has carved out it’s own pathway based on the unique “ vision” that has been articulated.
VISION
To be the “thinktank”“voice” and the “platform” empowering women to be powerful nation builders, by participating in transforming the economic growth of the nation.
Mission of an organization maps out the activity it performs and how they are strategically managed.
MISSION
Shape the future of women, in Sri Lanka, by providing opportunities for business and professional development, fostering valuable connections, nurturing and empowering to reach their fullest potential, facilitating member success
Values ensure that we stay true to our grounding principles in every thing we do, what ever we undertake.
CORE VALUES
- Diverse & Inclusive
- Dynamic & Relevant
- Can do Attitude
- Ethical & Sustainable
OBJECTIVES
With the clearly articulated objectives of delivering on our fundamentals our objectives are clear
1. Ensure we represent the majority of the females of this country , and the group currently involved in entrepreneurial efforts and professional careers , when ever representation is required and lobbying has to be done to create a just policy frame work.
2. Actively engage in meaningful, sustainable capacity building activity for all entrepreneurs and also for professionals in the network
3. Create opportunity for member development, engagement and networking
4. Build the brand of “WCIC” in a meaningful consistent manner
5. Create a framework of ethical and accountable , finance and governance framework
The objectives are driven by pillars, each pillar is led by a Board Member accountable for the specific activity. In most cases several pillars get involved in some complex activity.
The Governing Body of the WCIC 2021-2022
Executive Committee
Ms. Ramani Ponnambalam
1st Vice Chairperson
Ms. Ramani Ponnambalam
1st Vice Chairperson
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Managing Director/ CEO, Mcbertan (Pvt) Ltd
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Chairperson Alliance Finance
Ms. Renuka Senanayake
2nd Vice Chairperson
Ms. Renuka Senanayake
2nd Vice Chairperson
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Partner/Chartered Accountant, Tudor V Perera & Company
Ms. Sonali De Silva
Joint Secretary
Ms. Sonali De Silva
Joint Secretary
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Executive Director Alliance Agencies Ltd
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Director – Alliance Graphics Services (Pvt.) Ltd
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Director – Heshia Shipping (Pvt.) Ltd
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Founding Member – Commonwealth Business Women (Sri Lanka) Leadership Group
Ms. Samitha H. Perera
Joint Secretary
Ms. Samitha H. Perera
Joint Secretary
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Proprietor , Edmond Handicraft
Ms. Ashanti Fernando
Treasurer
Ms. Ashanti Fernando
Treasurer
Senior Manager - Corporate Banking - Union Bank of Colombo PLC
Ms. Janaki Perera
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Janaki Perera
Assistant Treasurer
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Managing Director, Grand Exports (Pvt) Ltd
Board Members
Ms. Indrani Fernando
Immediate Past Chairperson
Ms. Indrani Fernando
Immediate Past Chairperson
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Chairperson/Managing Director New Phillipes Hospital (Pvt) Ltd
Ms. Chathuri Ranasinghe
Board Member
Ms. Chathuri Ranasinghe
Board Member
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Attorney-at-Law
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Chairperson of Legal Firm
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Agriculturist
Ms. Tehani Mathew
Board Member
Ms. Tehani Mathew
Board Member
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Managing Director, Vision Packaging (Pvt) Ltd
Ms. Nayana karunaratne
Board Member
Ms. Nayana karunaratne
Board Member
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Chairman/Managing Director: Salon Nayana
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Image Consultants
Ms. Sahara Sammoon
Board Member
Ms. Sahara Sammoon
Board Member
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Immigration & Relocation Services: Founder CEO Magellan Champlain
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Gem & Jewelry: Director Sapphire Cutters Pvt Ltd
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Hospitality : Director of Sapphire Capital Group - Cantaloupe Hotels
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Literary Salon: Founder SCOR Literary Salon
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Sri Lanka Country Representative for CIPE.ORG
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Immigration Expert, Women Empowerment Advocate, Investor, Literati
Ms. Tusitha Kumarakulasingham
Board Member
Ms. Tusitha Kumarakulasingham
Board Member
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Founder/ Chief Consultant - Z Consultancy
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Transformation Catalyst for Businesses and Individuals
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Trainer/Mentor engaged in Human Resource Development
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Business Strategist
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Research Consultant/ Marketing & Communication Consultant
Ms. Nilani Seneviratne
Board Member
Ms. Nilani Seneviratne
Board Member
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Vice President, Deutsche Bank
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Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner
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Global Goodwill Ambassador
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Country Ambassador, Female Wave of Change Global
Ms. Oshadhi Karunaratne
Board Member
Ms. Oshadhi Karunaratne
Board Member
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Brand Manager & Head of Product Development - Imperial Tea Exports (Pvt) Ltd
Chairperson’s Message
Vision of Chairperson for 2021-2022
I am honored to be stepping in to take the reigns of this impactful Chamber, which has been moving with a clear vision and a mission making sure the stated values are upheld at all times.
The success of any endeavor is based on the foundation we set and we have now got that clearly sorted. WCIC is functioning according to a well crafted strategic plan, detailing out the activity with clear responsibility being allocated to the respective pillars to work in a cohesive manner. It is heartening to see efforts of the members of the pillars , who dedicate enormous amount of time and energy to ensure our projects are well structured and executed.
Moving in to the 2021/22 period, we want our strategies to be aligned to the SDG goals. There are 17 SDG goals already identified, and most are integrated.
We have identified three areas which are directly connected to what we do.
SDG 1 - No Poverty
SDG 5 - Gender Equality
SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth
Our efforts which target the entrepreneurs and professional women, has our strategies very much aligned to the identified SDGs. We believe focusing and aligning on these SDGs will provide us greater opportunity to collaborate with many other organizations.
I am personally looking forward to a very progressive year , which will enhance the equity of the Brand WCIC even more. Of course our success will depend on the efforts of the Board, Pillar teams and the members at large. We need to ensure that all energies are synergized to get the maximum benefits where the Chamber will contribute to the growth of the economy in a positive manner.
The Pillar Structure
Leaders and Teams for 2021/2022
The Chairperson
Ms. Yasmin Anoji De Silva
The Strategic Consultant
Ms. Tustitha Kumarakulasigham
Policy Advocacy Pillar
Lobby government and private sector decision makers/stakeholders to create a direction, enabling environment for women to grow and thrive in business, backed by supporting information.
Lobby government and private sector decision makers/stakeholders to create a direction, enabling environment for women to grow and thrive in business, backed by supporting information.
Leader - Zahra Cader
Sahara Sammoon
Rezani Aziz
Anjana Kulasekera
Tusitha Kumarakulasingham
Nivedha Balasunderam
Chiranthi Cooray
Nilani Senaviratne
Ranee Ratnayake
Membership Development & Services Pillar
Awareness, Attraction, Retention
To create awareness among professional and business women with a view to attract them by offering value adding benefits, regular engagements and retaining them with relevant activity and recognition
Awareness, Attraction, Retention
To create awareness among professional and business women with a view to attract them by offering value adding benefits, regular engagements and retaining them with relevant activity and recognition
Leader - Sonali de Silva
Illanga Karunaratne
Ashanti Fernando
Samitha Perera
Jina Rajapathirana
Capacity Building Pillar
To enhance skills , knowledge, tools & equipment and resources in promoting the role of women in business and professional services including WCIC members.
To enhance skills , knowledge, tools & equipment and resources in promoting the role of women in business and professional services including WCIC members.
Leader - Nayana Karunaratne
Chathuri Ranasinghe
Jani Perera
Lilanthi Herath
Tehani Mathew
Chamila Cooray
Mihirini de Zoysa
PR & Branding Pillar
To define own brand identity to make it more relevant to the membership while ensuring top of mind brand recall and close engagement with all stakeholders through effective communication to promote WCIC brand
To define own brand identity to make it more relevant to the membership while ensuring top of mind brand recall and close engagement with all stakeholders through effective communication to promote WCIC brand
Leader - Gayani de Alwis
Oshadhi Karunaratne
Wathsala Wickramanayake
Stephanie Adams
Nayomi Handunnetti
Rishini Weerarathna
Shareen Sapideen
Governance & Finance Pillar
To ensure robust policies and guidelines are adopted to steer long term growth for WCIC by ensuring financial sustainability and discipline to achieve
To ensure robust policies and guidelines are adopted to steer long term growth for WCIC by ensuring financial sustainability and discipline to achieve
Leader - Renuka Senanayake
Indrani Fernando
Anoji de Silva
Ramani Ponnambalam