Nirvana Haripershad (MA Psychology)

Nirvana Haripershad has a strong background in HR and recruitment, with over 16 years of experience. Nirvana is currently working as the Head of HR at Hollywoodbets since May 2023. Before that, they worked as a Human Resources Manager at Hollywoodbets and a Regional Human Resources Manager at United Technology Company. Nirvana also served as the Manager: Divisional Recruitment at Capitec Bank. Earlier in their career, they held various roles at Vision People Management, including Manager - Temporary Staffing Division and Human Resource Consultant. At Vision People Management, they managed a team and oversaw recruitment, assessments, training, industrial relations, and performance management.

Nirvana Haripershad completed their Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal from 1997 to 1999. Nirvana then attended Stanmore Secondary School from 1992 to 1996. Following this, they pursued an Honours Degree in Psychology from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika starting in 2002. In 2005, they obtained their Masters Degree in Psychology from the University of Zululand. At an unspecified date, they completed a Programme in Human Resources Management (NQF 6) from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, specializing in Labour Relations, Training & Development, and the Human Resource Function. Their latest educational experience was in 2017 to 2018, when they undertook the Global Executive Development Programme (NQF 8) at GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science), focusing on Strategic Management, Macroeconomic Business Environment, Strategic Thinking and Leading Strategy.