The second meeting of all ICMA(ANZ) Regional Directors from across the world was held at a Conference in Manila, Philippines, on November 27–30, 2025, at the Microtel by Wyndham Mall of Asia Hotel. It was an action-packed programme with strategic discussions, networking and many social events.
As there were Council Members, Directors and Country Heads from 20 Regions in attendance, the event was called the “CMA G20 SUMMIT”. Those attending were:
Australia: Prof Brendan O’Connell (President), Prof Michael Tse (Chairman), Mr. David Cartney (Vice-President), Prof Janek Ratnatunga (CEO) and Dr Chris D’Souza (Deputy CEO); Mr. Hans Ferdinands (Secretary); Ms. Roshani Perera (Membership Committee Chairman) and Mr. Chris Perera, Executive Officer; New Zealand: Mr. Richard Miranda; China (including Hong Kong and Macau): Professor Allen Wong; Indonesia: Jakarta Centre: Mr Bambang Gunawan & Ms Arum Indriasari (IPMI Business School); East Java, Central Java, Special Region (Yogyakarta): Dr Ana Sopanah Supriyadi & Ms Reny Kurniawati; Surabaya Centre: Dr Saarce Elsye Hatane; Japan: Mr Yoichiro Ogihara; Lebanon: Dr Fawaz Hamidi ; Nepal: Mr Kumar Khatiwada; Philippines: Mr Henry Ong; Sri Lanka: Mr Kapila Dodamgoda; and United Arab Emirates & GCC: Mr Shakeeb Ahmed
Day 1
Dr Chris D’Souza, Deputy CEO, who was the driving force behind the event, welcomed the Regional Directors. Prof Brendan O’Connell, the President, then delivered the AGM 2025 Report, highlighting the accomplishments of the previous year. Those joining the conference for the first time were then introduced. These were Council members Mr David Cartney (Vice President) and Mr Hans Ferdinands (Secretary); the Regional Director from Lebanon, Dr Fawaz Hamidi; and the Head of the Surabaya Centre, Dr Saarce Hatane.
| Dr Chris D’Souza, Deputy CEO of ICMA (ANZ), welcoming the Council Members, Regional Directors and Country Heads to the G20 Summit in Manila, Philippines. |
| Prof Brendan O’Connell, President of ICMA (ANZ), presenting the AGM 2025 Report to the Regional Directors |
| In the picture are Kumar Khatiwada, Yoichiro Ogihara, Mamta Khatiwada, Isuri Dodamgoda, Yameera Selvaraj, Kapila Dodamgoda, Prof. Allen Wong and Richard Miranda |
After morning tea, Prof Brendan O’Connell gave an ‘Overview of the Ethical Impact of AI’, followed by an ‘Overview of Professional Bodies and Trends Globally’ by Prof Micheal Tse. This was followed by a comprehensive ‘SWOT Analysis and Overview of New Products & Services of ICMA(ANZ)’ by Prof. Janek Ratnatunga.
After lunch there was an open discussion of ‘Standards of Entry and Assessments’ led by Prof. Janek Ratnatunga, followed by progress reports on the ‘Internationalisation of the GMA Conversion Programme’ by Mr Kapila Dodamgoda and the ‘Certified Islamic Public Accountant (CIPA) programme’ by Dr Fawaz Hamidi.
After afternoon tea, the Regional Directors gave their individual reports on the unique strategies used in their regions to market CMA programme and the obstacles faced. These were followed by a free discussion led by Mr David Cartney, Mr Hans Ferdinand & Ms Roshani Perera on general issues.
| L:R: Council Members Hans Ferdinands (Secretary), Roshani Perera (Membership Committee) and David Cartney (Deputy President) lead a free discussion of issues faced by Regional Directors. |
| L-R: Prof. Janek Ratnatunga, CEO of ICMA (ANZ), surrounded by Arum Indriasari, Yameera Selvaraj, Rere Kurniawati, Dr Ana Sopanah, Dr Saarce Hatane and Mamta Khatiwada. |
| All of the ICMA(ANZ) Executive and the Regional Directors and Country Heads at the G20 Summit in Manila, Philippines. |
Day 2
The networking and team building continued the next day with a visit to the Enchanted Kingdom theme park, where the young and young-at-heart showed their bravado at the various rides.
