Sri Lanka’s Top 10 HR Creators on Social Media — Favikon Ranking (18 November 2025)

The HR landscape in Sri Lanka is evolving rapidly, and so is the influence of the country’s top HR professionals online. According to the latest Favikon rankings under the category Careers & Office → HR Industry → All Social Media → Sri Lanka → All Genders, these are the ten most impactful HR creators in the country as of 18 November 2025.

Favikon is an AI-powered global creator analytics tool used to identify top influencers within specific industries. Its rating system considers engagement quality, creator credibility, consistency, authenticity, and growth velocity across all major social networks.

1. Adrian Fernando – Recruitment Specialist and Mental Health Advocate in Sri Lanka
Adrian is someone who’s constantly connected with top-tier talent across the market, giving him a deep pulse on emerging skillsets and opportunities. He guides candidates through every step of the hiring journey — from showcasing their strengths to building networks and confidently negotiating their terms.

2. Kaustav Sen – Luxury Hospitality HR Leader at ITC Hotels
Is a seasoned hotelier and HR leader who has risen across global brands—from Taj and IHG to ITC, now overseeing HR for 12 ITC hotels in South India. Recognised with multiple IMEA and industry awards, he’s known for driving culture, engagement, and successful hotel pre-openings, including major projects in Sri Lanka.

3. Dr. Oshadie Korale  – Co-Founder & Growth Lead at XpressJobs | AI Recruitment Leader in Sri Lanka
Oshadie has been a market trend-setter in Sri Lankan recruitment technology through XpressJobs by introducing filtering, online testing, CV-less applications, and digital-first hiring tools.

4. Sheroni Fernando – Global Recruiter & Business Development Leader in Staffing Solutions
Is a dynamic HR and recruitment professional who leads sales and talent operations at Sidelah HR, supporting global clients across MENA and Asia with end-to-end staffing solutions. She also runs Sidelah Resume Writing, helping professionals strengthen their career narratives while expanding her presence in the international talent space.

5. Sam Wellalage – Crypto Recruitment Specialist & Founder of WorkInCrypto.Global
Is a top-tier crypto recruiter with 500+ high-impact placements, trusted by leading teams across the industry. Combining deep sector insight with the mindset of a former elite athlete, he specialises in building top-1% leadership and high-performance crypto teams worldwide.

6. Mohamed Rafi – Empathetic Talent Acquisition Expert Connecting Sri Lankan Professionals
Is a talent acquisition specialist who blends executive search, recruitment consulting, and recruitment marketing to connect people with the right opportunities. With a strong people-first approach, he empowers candidates to grow while helping companies attract and retain top-tier talent with impact.

7. Dr. Anuradha Wickramasinghe – Empowering Women Through Transformational Leadership & HR Innovation
Is a visionary organizational psychologist and CEO who has spent 20+ years shaping culture and leadership at board level before founding AYÃT Couture, Lush Youth, and the global women’s leadership movement GLOW. She now speaks, mentors, and teaches internationally on purposeful leadership, cultural transformation, and empowering women to rise with confidence and authority.

8. Keshavi Puswewala – Global Employer Brand Manager at Unilever
Is a strategic HR leader with 12+ years of global and local experience across talent strategy, workforce planning, organisational design, learning, and employer branding. In her current global role at Unilever, she drives early careers and employer brand engagement across 85+ markets, building future-fit talent ecosystems, shaping leadership development, and enabling data-led, human-centred transformation.

9. Supun Ramanayake – Human Resources and L&D Executive at Hilton Hotels
Is an accomplished HR and Learning & Development professional with 9+ years of experience and a strong track record across four Hilton pre-openings in the APAC and EMEA regions. Currently serving as Cluster HR & L&D Executive for Embassy Suites by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Dubai, he is known for driving people strategies that build capability, culture, and high-performing teams.

10. Gihan Chandrakumar – HR Professional at Emjay – Penguin
Is a trilingual HR professional with 6+ years of experience in employee relations, blue-collar workforce management, and people engagement. With a strong track record in onboarding, benefits administration, performance support, and conflict resolution, he’s known for fostering positive work environments and building strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.

These rankings show who is shaping conversations around talent, leadership, wellbeing, and the future of work in Sri Lanka today.