Dilina Gunathilake

CEO

Sri Lanka12 yrs 9 mos experience
AI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 15 years of HR experience across diverse industries.
  • Expert in building people-driven business practices.
  • Proven track record in HR transformation and leadership.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources leader specializing in Agriculture and FMCG sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyLeadershipTransformational LeadershipHr OperationsTalent AcquisitionRecruitingTrainingEmployer Branding

Other Skills

Strategic Human Resource PlanningChange ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentTalent ManagementHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Business Performance ManagementCompensation & BenefitsHuman ResourcesManagementCorporate Social ResponsibilityStrategic HRSuccession PlanningPositive Employee RelationsEmployee EngagementTeam Management

About

After a 15-year journey in Human Resources, from starting as an intern at Unilever to serving as Associate Vice President of HR at Brandix Digital, I took a leap in 2025 to join my family’s Agri and FMCG business, the Lathpandura Group of Companies. Today, I blend corporate experience with hands-on entrepreneurship, driving transformation from the ground up. My focus is on building sustainable, people-first business practices — nurturing teams, empowering communities, and shaping an organization that grows with purpose.

Experience

12 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 1 mo
Current Experience

Lathpandura holdings pvt. ltd.

2 roles

Group Director

Promoted

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Taking all my corporate exposure of 15 years in HR to the world of Agriculture and Trade to develop our people and our communities
Strategic Human Resource PlanningHR StrategyChange ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentTalent ManagementHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)+1

Non Executive Director

Jan 2006Apr 2025 · 19 yrs 3 mos

  • Consultant/ Director for Lathpandura Holdings
Business Performance ManagementHR StrategyCompensation & BenefitsHuman ResourcesManagementStrategic Human Resource Planning+8

Fortude

4 roles

Associate Vice President Human Resources

Oct 2022Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Sri Lanka

  • Head of HR at Brandix Digital
  • Global Head of Admin (July 2023 - October 2024)
HR PoliciesTalent PipeliningBusiness Performance ManagementHR StrategyCompensation & BenefitsRecruiting+22

Head Of Human Resources

Promoted

Oct 2020Sep 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos · Sri Lanka

  • Head of Human Resources for Brandix Digital Operations and Transformation (Former Brandix ICT)
  • Global Head of Talent Acquisition for Fortude (Till April 2022)
Talent PipeliningBusiness Performance ManagementHR StrategyCompensation & BenefitsRecruitingHuman Resources+18

Senior Human Resources Manager

Jul 2019Oct 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Sri Lanka

  • Currently Heading Global Recruitment for Fortude and The Human Resource Business Partner for Fortude India Operations
  • Additionally, I'm involved in Employer Branding, Employee Engagement and other areas of HR
HR OperationsTalent PipeliningCompensation & BenefitsRecruitingHuman ResourcesCorporate Social Responsibility+12

Human Resources Manager

Jun 2017Jul 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Sri Lanka

  • In charge of Recruitment,University Connect, Employer Branding and Employee Engagement initiatives at Fortude
  • HR business partner to the Business Enablers (Finance, Marketing, BD, HR, Admin & RP)
HR OperationsRecruitmentsRecruitment MarketingRecruitingResource ManagementHuman Resources+13

Slasscom (sri lanka association for software and services companies)

General Council Member

Aug 2022Jul 2023 · 11 mos · Sri Lanka

  • Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is the national chamber for the knowledge and innovation industry in Sri Lanka and acts as the catalyst of growth. We do this by facilitating trade and business, propagation of education and employment, encouraging research and innovation, and by influencing a national policy framework of value to the industry. SLASSCOM has over 200 member companies with a 30,000+ employee base.
  • SLASSCOM drives the Imagination Economy: Sri Lanka’s Industry of the future, with the potential to become the #1 export revenue earner for Sri Lanka.
HR StrategyStrategic Human Resource PlanningTransformational LeadershipExecutive LeadershipLeadership

Brandix

Human Resources Business Partner

Jun 2020Oct 2020 · 4 mos · Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka

  • Working with the Brandix ICT team as their HR Business Partner in the journey of becoming a Digital Center of Excellence by April 2022
HR OperationsPersonnel ManagementRecruitingHuman ResourcesStrategic Human Resource PlanningCorporate Social Responsibility+9

Brandix i3

2 roles

Human Resources Manager

Promoted

Aug 2016Jun 2017 · 10 mos · Sri Lanka

  • Was in charge of Recruitment, Employer Engagement, Employer Branding and The Business Partner for the Brandix Group Delivery team
HR OperationsRecruitmentsRecruitment MarketingRecruitingResource ManagementHuman Resources+15

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Feb 2016Jul 2016 · 5 mos · Sri Lanka

HR OperationsRecruitmentsRecruitment MarketingRecruitingHuman ResourcesJob Descriptions+11

Virtusa

5 roles

Associate Consultant - Human Resources

Jul 2015Jan 2016 · 6 mos

  • Practice HR Partner (HRBP) for Business Consulting
  • Recruitment Lead
RecruitmentsRecruitingHuman ResourcesJob DescriptionsCorporate Social ResponsibilityGlobal Recruiting+6

Senior Executive Human Resources

Jul 2014Jun 2015 · 11 mos

  • Lead Recruiter – Colombo
  • Focused on recruitment for Database, Data Warehousing & BI, SharePoint, Infrastructure & Networking, Application Support & Maintenance, Software Quality Assurance, Project & Program Management, and Shared Services.
  • FY’15 Career Highlights:
  • Ranked #1 in Recruiter Performance Index at Virtusa.
  • Successfully completed 195 offers with an offer-to-join ratio of 84.6% and over 70% capacity fulfillment.
  • Optimized recruitment channels: Vendor usage – 3%, Employee Referrals – 20%.
RecruitmentsRecruitingHuman ResourcesJob DescriptionsCorporate Social ResponsibilityGlobal Recruiting+6

Executive - Human Resources

Apr 2013Jun 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for Market Hires (all non-campus positions), successfully delivering staffing solutions across multiple business units.
  • Executed high-impact recruitment projects for clients including Micros Restaurants, British Telecom, CSG International, and others.
  • Achieved 70%+ fulfillment on recruitment assignments and maintained a 90%+ offer-to-join ratio, demonstrating strong candidate engagement and selection effectiveness.
  • Recognized as Best Recruiter in Virtusa Asia on the Recruiter Performance Index for outstanding performance and results.
RecruitmentsRecruitingHuman ResourcesJob DescriptionsBenefits NegotiationVendor Management+3

Associate Executive - Human Resources

Promoted

Feb 2013Apr 2013 · 2 mos

  • Was co in charge of all non campus hiring at Virtusa.
RecruitmentsRecruitingHuman ResourcesJob DescriptionsVendor ManagementTalent Acquisition+2

Associate Executive - Human Resources

Apr 2012Feb 2013 · 10 mos

  • ​Focused on Campus Relations, Early Talent Acquisition, and Employer Branding.
  • ​University Partnerships: Acted as the primary Liaison for 11 Universities and IT Institutes. Launched the 5th batch of the "Head Start" pre-graduate program in partnership with SLIIT.
  • ​Talent Program Management: Co-managed the Virtusa Internship Programme and the "Top Talent Hiring" initiative to secure high-potential recruits.
  • ​Campus Engagement: Orchestrated national-level engagement events, including the "LAN Challenge 2012" gaming competition, "Tech Talks," and industrial visits across multiple faculties.
  • ​Employer Branding: Managed the "Campus Reach" digital footprint across social platforms and represented the brand at major career fairs and technology awareness campaigns (e.g., Sabaragamuwa University).
RecruitmentsRecruitingHuman ResourcesJob DescriptionsTalent AcquisitionIT Recruitment

Unilever

2 roles

Learning & Employer Branding Assistant

Apr 2011Apr 2012 · 1 yr · Sri Lanka

  • Managed key HR interventions across Learning, OD, and Employer Branding.
  • Campus Relations: Launched the Student Network across 7 universities and organized career fairs at top-tier institutions (Moratuwa, Colombo, Japura).
  • L&D: Re-launched the LMS and facilitated regional leadership programs (Talent Excel-rator).
  • Engagement: Executed the Performance Culture Survey, Vision Cascade, and Chairman’s Awards.
  • Innovation: Linked L&D to CSR through the "Your Learning to Make A Difference" campaign with Project Saubhagya.
TrainingPersonnel ManagementHuman ResourcesCorporate Social ResponsibilityEmployer BrandingE-learning Implementation

Human Resources Intern

Oct 2010Apr 2011 · 6 mos · Sri Lanka

  • Supported the HR function with a focus on Learning Operations, Policy Analysis, and CSR.
  • Learning & Development Ops: Managed the Online Learning Management System (LMS) data migration with Accenture and maintained the 2011 training budget and invoice tracking.
  • Performance Analytics: Analyzed staff-level Performance Development Plans (PDP) and conducted the organization-wide PDP effectiveness survey to identify process gaps.
  • Policy & Benefits: Assisted in the revision of key policies, including Field Allowances, Professional Membership Reimbursements, and the Education Aid Scheme.
  • Project Management: Served as Project Manager for a CSR internship initiative at Don Pedrick MMV, Horana, and led campus drive surveys at ACBT and Sri Jayewardenepura.
TrainingPersonnel ManagementHuman ResourcesCorporate Social ResponsibilityEmployer BrandingE-learning Implementation

Education

Trinity College Kandy

International Business/Trade/Commerce

Jan 1993Jan 2005

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM).

Professional Qualification in Human Resources Management — Human Resources Management and Services

Jan 2011Jan 2013

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Science (BSc) — Business Management

Jan 2007Jan 2011

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