Who’s Speaking at HR Retail Africa 2026

Mangla Haripersad

Mangla Haripersad is an accomplished Human Resources professional with over 16 years of experience in strategic HR management, employee relations, and organisational development. Currently serving as Head of Human Resources at Iser t/a Expert South Africa, Mangla partners with executive leadership to develop and implement people strategies that support business growth, organisational performance, and labour law compliance. Throughout a diverse career spanning industries including retail, financial services, and labour consulting, Mangla has led large-scale recruitment initiatives, organisational restructuring, performance management, employee wellness programmes, and complex labour relations matters. With extensive experience representing employers at the CCMA and managing disciplinary, grievance, and retrenchment processes, Manglacombines strong legal expertise with a practical, people-centred approach to HR. Passionate about creating high-performing workplace cultures, Mangla is also focused on leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, to modernise HR practices while maintaining a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, company culture, and leadership development.