Channa Fernando

Channa Fernando is an experienced Housekeeping Manager currently employed at Hand Picked Hotels since April 2024, with a proven track record in the hospitality industry. Channa has held managerial positions at Great Fosters Hotel & Restaurants and DoubleTree by Hilton, with a focus on supplier management, budget control, and staff scheduling. Previous roles include Assistant Manager at Clean Link Management Facilities Ltd and Housekeeping Manager at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), where responsibilities encompassed overseeing stock-takes, recruitment, and training staff. Channa began a career in housekeeping as a Senior Housekeeping Supervisor at Richmond Hill Hotel, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Educational qualifications include a Higher National Diploma in Computing from the City of London College and G.C.E. qualifications from Maris Stella College Negombo.