Mexico’s Influential HR Leader Driving Strategic Change and Business Excellence
As we continue to spotlight the visionaries redefining leadership in the 21st century, this edition opens with a deep focus on a changemaker who is not only transforming HR but reimagining the very fabric of organizational culture—Badi Rebolledo Abud. At a time when companies are expected to respond with agility, lead with empathy, and grow with purpose, Badi stands as a catalyst for a people and culture revolution.
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Badi Rebolledo Abud
Chief People Officer
Badi’s journey begins with a refreshing admission seldom heard from C-suite executives: “I didn’t exactly choose HR, HR chose me.” What started as an unexpected career path at Procter & Gamble quickly evolved into a passion when she discovered that HR wasn’t just about “hiring and payroll” but rather “the nerve centre of the company where people and strategy collide.”
Natasha Makhijani
Natasha Makhijani | Group CEO | Oliver Sanderson Group PLC
In the competitive world of executive search, only a few leaders manage to leave a lasting impact. Natasha Makhijani, the Group CEO of Oliver Sanderson Group PLC, is one such trailblazer. Since founding the firm in 2011, she has revolutionized leadership hiring by integrating innovation, diversity, and a deeply personalized approach into the recruitment process.
Wasanthi Stephen
Wasanthi Stephen | General Manager and Group Chief Human Resources Officer
In the heart of Sri Lanka’s dynamic business landscape, where tradition meets innovation, stands a pioneering figure whose career trajectory embodies both resilience and visionary leadership. Wasanthi Stephen, currently serving as the General Manager and Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Janashakthi Group (JXG), has become synonymous with transformative HR practices that bridge cultural nuances with global standards. Her journey from an Attorney-at-Law to one of Sri Lanka’s most influential HR leaders offers invaluable lessons in career pivoting, strategic leadership, and human-centered organizational excellence.
