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The Women Empowerment and
Leadership Development Committee

Directory of Board Ready Female Members of CA Sri Lanka

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In 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission led an initiative to increase gender representation on listed company boards. The Budget proposal for 2019 stated:

  1. that a voluntary target of 30% will be imposed immediately with listed companies being required to disclose the percentage of women on boards in their Annual Reports
  2. By 31 Dec 2020, all listed companies unable to meet the voluntary targe will be required to disclose reasons for being unable to do so
  3. By 31st Dec 2022 – all listed companies to have at least 20% of board seats occupied by women
  4. By 31st Dec 2024 – all listed companies to have at least 30% of board seats occupied by women

The Women Empowerment and Leadership Development Committee (WELD) of CA Sri Lanka took the initiative to support the above budget proposal by publishing a directory of CA Board Ready Female Members in 2019. While the budget proposal has not been enacted, we believe that there has to be a progressive increase in the number of Women on boards. Therefore, to continue to support this initiative, CA Sri Lanka has launched our online directory of Board Ready Female CA Members and inclusion in the Directory are based on applications.

How to use the Directory:

  • Please click the attached Directory of Board Ready Members and submit your information and mobile number to which an OTP will be sent. On submission of the OTP, visitors can access the directory.
  • Please view the directory for brief profiles of CA Board Ready Female Members.
  • Please contact the member directly to obtain any further details and if you wish to invite them to be board members of your organization.

The Committee

The Women Empowerment and Leadership Development Committee (WELD) is a committee comprising of female members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) to develop leadership skills of the female members of CA Sri Lanka, formulate and implement plans, policies, and programmes for the development of female members of CA Sri Lanka.

Ms. Chamila Cooray is the current chairperson of the committee and Ms. Portia Jayamaha is the Alternate Chairperson.

What Have We Done

  • Raise awareness of the benefits of having a gender balance in the leadership of corporates and other organizations within the country
  • Conceptualize, formulate and implement plans, policies, and programmes for the development of female members
  • Develop a talent pool of female CAs who are ready for leadership positions, including independent director positions
  • Organize specialized training programmes for female members to prepare them for leadership roles

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International Women's Day (IWD)

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action to accelerate gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality. Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year.

International Women's Day (IWD)- Theme 2022

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together, we can forge women's equality. Collectively, we can all #BreakTheBias.