CIPM

A Legacy of Leadership, Innovation, and Professional Excellence

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka, incorporated by Act of Parliament (CIPM Act No. 24 of 1976), is the nation’s definitive professional body for human resource management. Established in 1959, CIPM has consistently shaped and elevated the HR profession in Sri Lanka through an unwavering commitment to ethical standards, international best practices, and comprehensive professional development.

Our mission is to empower HR professionals to lead with integrity and impact, while fostering workplace cultures that drive organizational success and individual growth. This sustains a trusted, nationally recognized standard for the HR profession.

Awards and Professional Recognition

CIPM continues to receive national and international recognition for its contributions to professional development and human resource education excellence.

Institutional Heritage and Professional Impact

Since its founding in 1959, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka has long been recognized as the pioneering force in human resource management, consistently setting the standard for professionalism, integrity, and innovation. As the nation’s leading HR institution, CIPM has dedicated over six decades to advancing the profession while supporting the development of HR practitioners across all industry sectors.

Through our comprehensive qualifications, specialized training programs, and strategic partnerships with global HR bodies, we provide professionals with the knowledge, competencies, and ethical foundation required to excel within the contemporary workforce environment.

Our commitment to excellence continues to shape and strengthen Sri Lanka’s HR community, fostering workplace cultures that drive both individual and organizational success.

Executive Leadership

Our executive leadership represents the pinnacle of professional achievement within Sri Lankan human resource management, bringing decades of expertise and institutional knowledge to guide CIPM’s continued evolution.

Executive Council and Management Team

The Distinguished Leadership Behind Professional Excellence