About Us
We provide support to the Institute's members and students in the region.
The aims of the branch are:
- To offer CPD and networking events for members and non-members alike.
- To support and encourage students.
- To promote the profession in Sri Lanka & India.
Upcoming events
The South East of England branch offers a variety of events to support your professional development at every stage of your career. Whether you to want brush up on your knowledge and skills, network with peers or add to your CPD, we run sessions on a variety of topics and in a variety of formats, with contributions from experts and guest speakers across the governance community.

Conference
2025 CGIUKI Annual Conference
Be sure to pencil 1st and 2nd July in your diary, to join us, hundreds of governance professionals and expert speakers in London for two days of insight, discussions on best practice and debate.
The CGI Annual Conference – Governance 2025 is the ideal environment to network governance professionals from across the UK and beyond.
Prices will start from £300 with discounted rates available for CGI Members and Students.

Latest Blogs

Blog
The Institute's Response to the UK Stewardship Code Consultation
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has finished consulting on its proposed changes to the Code. The UK Stewardship Code sets a standard for how investors manage their responsibilities and aims to ensure that investment decisions drive long-term value and create positive societal outcomes.

Meet the team
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland maintains a presence in Sri Lanka through its local branch committee. The local branch strives to enhance the presence of the Institute within Sri Lanka and India, to support members and students throughout their careers and study programmes, as qualified or aspiring governance professionals. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact us.
Branch Chair
Mr Bentley Barsenbach FCG
Vice-Chair
Mr Pramith Rajapaksha ACG
Secretary
Ms Rajanie Balakrishnan FCG
Student Champion
Ms Ronia Perera
Committee Members
- Ms Maya Ediriwickrema ACG (Treasurer)
- Ms Dayani De Silva
- Ms Kalani Abhayapala Silva ACG
- Ms Sakunika Wickremesingh GradCG
- Ms Shahila Shibly GradCG
- Ms Jancy Kuganesan
Contact the Sri Lanka & Asia Pacific Branch
For membership and study enquiries please contact the student and membership team:
For branch support and event queries please contact the branch support team