Wasanthi has over 25 years of HR experience spanning hospitality, real estate, telecom, and financial services. She leads HR for the Janashakthi Group and its subsidiaries. Previously, she held leadership roles at Sri Lanka Telecom, Cinnamon Lakeside (as its youngest EXCO member and AVP), and Shangri-La Hotels. An Attorney-at-Law, she holds an International MBA from Canterbury Christ Church University (UK), is a Chartered Member of CIPM, and a PCC-accredited coach from the ICF. She serves on the CIPM Council (2024-25) and the Board of Industrial Mentors at Uva Wellassa University. Her contributions have been recognized with the 2024 Global Recognition Award for Leadership in HR.