JXG (Janashakthi Group) celebrates Group Chief Human Resources Officer Wasanthi Stephen on becoming the first female recipient of the prestigious CIPM-Baurs Lifetime Gold Award 2026, from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka since the award’s inception.
Presented on October 14, 2026, at the opening of National Human Resource Conference (NHRC) 2026, at Monarch Imperial, the award marks a historic milestone for Sri Lanka’s human resources profession and a proud moment for JXG.
The highest individual recognition in Sri Lanka’s human resource management sphere, the CIPM Sri Lanka Lifetime Gold Award celebrates individuals whose long-standing contributions have advanced the HR profession at organisational, national and international levels. It recognises professional excellence, ethical leadership, transformational impact and a sustained commitment to people and institutions.
With extensive expertise spanning leadership, talent development, employee well-being, women’s advancement and the future of work, Wasanthi has made significant contributions to the evolution of HR as a strategic driver of organisational performance.
Her professional standing has also received international recognition, including the Global Recognition Award for Leadership in Human Resources in 2024.
At JXG, Wasanthi plays a pivotal role in transforming people practices across the group. Her leadership has driven the establishment of an integrated shared services unit, advanced paperless HR operations and strengthened collaboration, efficiency and service delivery.
Under her leadership, group companies have earned recognition for people development, HR governance, workplace excellence and leadership, while advancing ethical decision-making and the responsible application of artificial intelligence.
Throughout her career, Wasanthi has championed a people-centred approach to organisational progress, with a focus on employee well-being, professional development, women’s advancement and inclusive workplaces. Her work reflects the increasingly strategic role of HR in building organisations where people can grow, contribute and thrive.
