Darshi Talpahewa, Group Head of HR, Legal, Security, Corporate Communications and Sustainability of Hayleys PLC, received the Gold award in Career Achievement for her leadership and mentorship and role in the extensive portfolio of responsibilities within the Hayleys PLC Group at the Women In Management awards ceremony.
Talpahewa joined the Hayleys Group in January 2010 and was appointed to the Group Management Committee in November 2015. A lawyer by profession, she obtained her LL.B from University of Colombo and passed the final examinations in attorneys-at- law with a First Class Honours from Sri Lanka Law College. She holds a Master’s in International Relations and a Master’s in Law, from the University of Colombo. She is currently reading for her Master’s in Human Resource Management from the University of Northampton UK.
During her illustrious career she has had the unique opportunity of working with the Government, and also in non-governmental, private/corporate sectors including the banking sector and academia. “I am honoured to receive this award. Hayleys is an equal opportunity workplace and strongly believes in empowering the female workforce, encouraging career progression and growth, based on performance and commitment,” said Thalpahewa.
“Many leadership roles within the various sectors of the organization are being held by strong and influential women and in receiving this, I am actually representing my colleagues,” she said.Launched in March 2011 by WIM, ‘The Professional and Career Women Awards’ celebrates the achievements of remarkable women who inspire those around them - either through the media, through their astounding achievements in their careers, businesses and everyday lives. The annual event is an uplifting and emotional award ceremony where women are celebrated equally in one room.