Imalie Jayathilake

Imalie Jayathilake has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Imalie began their career in 1999 as an HR & Admin Officer at MAS Holdings, where they stayed until 2004. Imalie then joined KPMG in Sri Lanka as an HR Manager, responsible for implementing and reviewing human resource policies and strategies aligned with global standards. In 2011, Imalie joined Unilever Sri Lanka as a Talent Manager, overseeing performance management, recruitment, and learning. Imalie later served as an HR Manager, managing HR service delivery and providing accurate employee data for business decision-making. In 2015, they became a Senior HR Business Partner at Unilever, working closely with supply chain, manufacturing, and non-manufacturing teams. Additionally, they held roles as a Senior Leadership Development Manager and Diversity and Inclusion Lead, devising strategies to ensure a diverse workforce and developing global strategies and policies for diffable employees. At their current position as General Manager and Director of Subsidiary Company at Hayleys Advantis Limited, Imalie leads the HR department and oversees the subsidiary company.

Imalie Jayathilake has a diverse education history in the field of Human Resources Management. Imalie completed the Senior Certified HR Professional programme at SHRM from 2017 to 2018, focusing on Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration. In 2021, they pursued further education at the Aon HR Learning Centre, where they obtained certification as a Certified HR Advanced Analytics & Design Thinking Expert. Imalie'sstudies at Aon focused on HR Analytics & Design Thinking. Prior to these certifications, Imalie earned a Master's in Business Administration with a specialization in HR from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayawardhanepura, from 2008 to 2010. Imalie also holds a Diploma in Human Resources Management from the National Institute of Business Management, which they obtained from 2001 to 2003. Imalie's educational foundation began at Girls' High School in Kandy, although specific details about their degree or field of study are not provided for this particular institution. Additionally, they obtained additional certifications in HR Advanced Analytics & Design Thinking Expert (from Aon HR Learning Centre) and Senior Certified Professional (from SHRM).