Heshani Kaumadi Named “HR Services CEO of the Year – Sri Lanka 2025” at the Global Banking & Finance Awards®
February 10, 2026
Colombo, Sri Lanka / Dubai, UAE – October 31, 2025 – Heshani Kaumadi, Founder & CEO of InTalent Asia, has been honored with the prestigious title “HR Services CEO of the Year – Sri Lanka 2025” at the Global Banking & Finance Awards® 2025, hosted by GBAF Media Publications LLC (UAE).
The Global Banking & Finance Awards®, established to recognize excellence and achievement within the international business and finance community, celebrate innovation, leadership, and vision across a range of industries worldwide. This latest recognition positions Heshani Kaumadi among the leading businesswomen in Asia, acknowledging her exceptional leadership in transforming InTalent Asia into a regional benchmark for HR service excellence.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this recognition on a global stage,” said Heshani Kaumadi. “This award is a reflection of our team’s dedication, the trust of our clients, and our continued belief that people are the most valuable investment any organization can make. At InTalent Asia, our purpose is simple to connect extraordinary talent with extraordinary opportunities while creating meaningful change in the world of work.”
Heshani Kaumadi
Since founding InTalent Asia in 2017, Ms. Kaumadi has built the company from the ground up into one of the most dynamic and trusted HR firms in the region. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and with a registered entity in Dubai, UAE, InTalent Asia now serves clients across more than 20 countries, spanning industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.
Under Ms. Kaumadi’s leadership, the company has expanded rapidly, offering an integrated suite of HR and workforce solutions, including Executive Search, Employer of Record (EOR), Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Payroll Administration, HR Consulting, and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) services. Today, InTalent Asia supports over 500 international clients, maintains a CV database exceeding 200,000 professionals, and proudly holds ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management) certifications establishing its reputation as a women-led, ISO-certified global hiring solutions provider.
Beyond business growth, Heshani Kaumadi’s leadership is defined by a deep commitment to inclusion, ethics, and empowerment. As one of Sri Lanka’s most influential female entrepreneurs, she has consistently championed the advancement of women in business and advocated for fair and inclusive workplace practices. Her philosophy blends empathy with excellence, ensuring that every business success at InTalent Asia is anchored in human value.
Under Ms. Kaumadi’s leadership, the company has expanded rapidly, offering an integrated suite of HR and workforce solutions, including Executive Search, Employer of Record (EOR), Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Payroll Administration, HR Consulting, and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) services. Today, InTalent Asia supports over 500 international clients, maintains a CV database exceeding 200,000 professionals, and proudly holds ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management) certifications establishing its reputation as a women-led, ISO-certified global hiring solutions provider.
Beyond business growth, Heshani Kaumadi’s leadership is defined by a deep commitment to inclusion, ethics, and empowerment. As one of Sri Lanka’s most influential female entrepreneurs, she has consistently championed the advancement of women in business and advocated for fair and inclusive workplace practices. Her philosophy blends empathy with excellence, ensuring that every business success at InTalent Asia is anchored in human value.
“Our achievements are the result of collaboration, trust, and shared purpose,” Ms. Kaumadi added. “The future of HR lies in creating sustainable connections not only between companies and candidates, but between technology and empathy, strategy and culture. We are determined to lead that transformation.”
Heshani Kaumadi
This global honor reinforces Heshani Kaumadi’s position as a transformative force in the HR and recruitment industry. Her recognition as HR Services CEO of the Year – Sri Lanka 2025 underscores her influence as a visionary leader who continues to redefine how organizations approach talent acquisition, workforce management, and cross-border employment models.
About Heshani Kaumadi
Heshani Kaumadi is the Founder & CEO of InTalent Asia, a multi-award-winning HR leader and entrepreneur recognized for her contributions to the global HR industry. She holds an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK), a Master in Human Resource Management (MIPM) from Sri Lanka, and a Diploma in Labour Laws from EFC. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes empowerment, inclusion, and the creation of sustainable, people-centered organizations that deliver measurable impact across industries.
About InTalent Asia
InTalent Asia is a women-led, ISO-certified HR and recruitment company headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with a registered entity in Dubai, UAE. The company specializes in Executive Search, Employer of Record (EOR), Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Payroll Administration, HR Consulting, and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) services. With over 500 clients, a 200,000+ candidate database, and ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications, InTalent Asia continues to redefine recruitment excellence across Asia and the Middle East.