Maheshni Gounden

Maheshni Gounden is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in people development, leadership coaching, and strategic HR management across various sectors. Currently serving as the Head of People for Yuppiechef, a division of Mr Price Group, Maheshni focuses on people strategies to facilitate organizational growth in Africa. Previous roles include Human Resources Director at Mindmaster Leadership, where emphasis was placed on leadership development and high-performance culture, and Head of Human Resources at Unifi Africa, promoting HR strategies during the company's transition to a multinational leader. With a solid background in organizations like 2U, Lobster Ink, and Hilton Worldwide, Maheshni has consistently driven talent management and organizational design initiatives. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Science in Human Resources Management from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and various certifications in coaching and nutritional counseling.