Denise Akayezu

Ms. Akayezu serves as Vice President of Human Resources at Avanath Capital Management LLC., where she drives human capital strategy across a diverse, multi-state portfolio. With over a decade of progressive Human Resources experience, she brings deep expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and compliance. Denise is known for aligning people strategies with business goals, leveraging data to drive results, and fostering high performing, engaged teams. She has held senior Human Resources roles at gategroup and Metropolitan Healthcare Services Inc., where she led regional initiatives in recruitment, compliance, employee engagement, and organizational development. She successfully implemented programs that streamlined operations and improved employee experience. Earlier in her career, she gained experience in international Human Resources, leave administration, and recruitment with Lord & Taylor and JACAJU Cargo. Ms. Akayezu holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Strayer University and a bachelor's degree in Management from l’Université Libre de Kigali. She is fluent in French and Swahili, enhancing her ability to lead multicultural teams and can support global human capital initiatives. She is a recipient of Avanath’s prestigious P.L.U.S. Award (Positive. Leader. United. Service.), the company’s highest honor. The award recognizes employees who exemplify Avanath’s core values through exceptional leadership, innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to community impact and organizational success.