Greeshma Bernad: From Corporate Leadership to National Powerlifting and a Powerful Commitment to Social Service

From Humble Beginnings to Professional and Sporting Excellence

Nominated for the Abhaya Dasabhuja Award 2026, Greeshma Bernad is a multifaceted professional who has built an inspiring journey across the corporate world, competitive powerlifting and social service. With 25 years of experience in IT, she currently serves as an Associate General Manager at HCLTech while also pursuing her passion for powerlifting and community service.

A powerlifter who began competing in 2024, Greeshma has rapidly established herself on the national stage. Her achievements include district and state medals in powerlifting and bench press, followed by national-level performances. In 2026, she won silver medals in squat and bench press and an overall bronze in the M2-69 category at the National Powerlifting Competition in Aurangabad. Earlier in the year, she secured a national silver in the Masters Bench Press M1-69 category in Faridabad. She is set to represent India at the Asian Powerlifting Competition in Mongolia in December 2026.

Turning Gratitude into Service

Greeshma is also a co-founder of the Eleos Foundation, which focuses on critical illness care for women and girls. Through the foundation, she has supported children battling cancer, kidney failure and tuberculosis, helped girls continue their education and contributed to initiatives that have positively changed families’ lives.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she provided food and medical assistance to people in need.

A Philosophy Rooted in Kindness

Coming from a humble background, Greeshma credits scholarships and the support of compassionate individuals for helping her complete her education. Inspired by parents who themselves helped others despite challenges, she believes success carries a responsibility to give back.

Her message is simple: “Kindness and charity begin at home.” She believes children should first be taught compassion, while hard work, mutual support and collective responsibility can help create a better society.

Greeshma’s journey brings together professional leadership, sporting determination and social responsibility, demonstrating how gratitude can become a powerful force for giving back.