Kalana Senaratne

Chief People Officer

A Human Resources Leader with over 25 years of experience in driving people strategy, organizational transformation, and leadership excellence across diverse geographies and industries. Possesses 17+ years in senior leadership roles, including Director HR, Group CHRO, VP HR, and Head of HR, partnering closely with Boards and executive leadership teams.

Demonstrated expertise in enterprise-wide HR transformation, digital HR ecosystems, talent and succession strategy, and culture-driven performance, with industry exposure spanning IT, FMCG, FMCD, NBFS, Property & Real Estate, Automotive, Plantation, Beverages, Construction, and Manufacturing. A recognized thought leader and change architect, honored with five International and National HR Awards for impactful contributions to the profession. Holds an MBA in Management, BSc (HRM) Special (Honors), is a Chartered Member of CIPM Sri Lanka, and has completed multiple Postgraduate Diplomas in Labor Relations and Human Resource Development.