Ms. Avanthi Bernard

Avanthi Nadeeshani Bernard is a seasoned and highly accomplished Human Resources executive with over 14 years of progressive leadership experience across global manufacturing, construction, and healthcare sectors. With an academic foundation that includes a Chartered Qualification in Human Resource Management from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and an MBA in Human Resource Management and Marketing from Bangalore University, she brings a comprehensive understanding of strategic HR practices that drive organizational success.

Currently serving as General Manager – Human Resources at Steps Construction Pvt. Ltd., Avanthi has demonstrated exceptional acumen in shaping HR strategy, driving performance management systems, optimizing talent acquisition processes, and establishing industry-leading HR policies. Her prior leadership roles, including Deputy General Manager of HR at Ruhunu Hospital Pvt. Ltd. and key positions at MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd., have involved the successful implementation of advanced HR technologies, competency frameworks, and employee relations systems, positioning her as a catalyst for organizational transformation.

In addition to her corporate expertise, Avanthi serves as a distinguished lecturer and resource person at renowned institutions such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and ICBT Campus, where she imparts advanced knowledge in Human Resource Management and Strategic Management. A recognized thought leader in HR, she has contributed to numerous high-impact initiatives, including global HR forums, employee development programs, and corporate social responsibility projects. Avanthi’s strategic foresight, combined with her passion for cultivating high-performing teams and creating value-driven HR systems, continues to make a profound impact across the organizations she leads.