Dedicated professionals with years of experience leading wellness, technology, operations, sales, and client engagement.
Hiran Perera co-founded Walkingspree in 2006. Previously, Hiran was the CFO of two successful start-ups where he was instrumental in taking both companies to completion of IPOs and public listing of shares. Hiran is active in the community to promote wellness as he currently serves as a member of Mayor’s Fitness Council for City of San Antonio. Previously, he was the Chair of San Antonio’s American Heart Association’s My Heart My Life Committee and served on the Board of Governors for Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club. Hiran has a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and an MBA and holds a professional accounting designation.
Alyssa Krastz is the Director of Client Engagement at Walkingspree, bringing extensive experience in corporate wellness, employee engagement, and strategic client management. Prior to joining Walkingspree, Alyssa held leadership roles at Cigna, where she most recently served as Director of Health & Well-being Management and partnered with employers and brokers to deliver impactful wellness initiatives. Throughout her career, Alyssa has led cross-functional teams, developed client-focused wellbeing strategies, and helped organizations improve engagement and health outcomes through innovative wellness programs. Her strong relationship-building skills, strategic mindset, and passion for employee wellbeing continue to strengthen Walkingspree’s client partnerships and overall customer experience.
Robert Dean is the VP of Sales & Marketing at Walkingspree, bringing a unique background that combines scientific thinking with data-driven strategy and creativity. Throughout his career, he has worked across sales, marketing, growth, strategy, and B2B SaaS, using data and customer insights to strengthen market positioning, generate demand, and drive measurable results. At Walkingspree, Robert leads sales and marketing strategy across demand generation, business development, sales enablement, customer marketing, positioning, and growth initiatives. His analytical and execution-focused approach helps connect strategy with business objectives, strengthen the customer journey, and expand the reach of Walkingspree’s employee wellbeing solutions.
Valerio Siviero is a finance and business strategy leader with extensive experience helping SaaS and growth-stage companies scale operations, improve financial performance, and drive sustainable growth. As a Fractional CFO, Valerio has worked closely with founders and leadership teams to build financial strategies that support long-term business success. Throughout his career, Valerio has focused on financial planning, operational efficiency, revenue growth, and customer retention strategies. His expertise in SaaS finance and strategic decision-making helps organizations strengthen profitability while navigating rapid growth and evolving market demands. At Walkingspree, Valerio contributes strategic financial insight and business leadership that support the company’s continued expansion and innovation in employee wellbeing solutions.
Anuruddha Basnayake is the Head of Engineering at Walkingspree, bringing extensive experience in engineering leadership, software development, and building and scaling high-performing technology teams. Throughout his career, he has led large engineering organizations and helped modernize technology platforms with a focus on scalability, performance, and effective delivery. His experience spans engineering strategy, architecture, agile development, and cross-functional leadership. At Walkingspree, Anuruddha leads the engineering team and guides the continued development and evolution of the platform, helping ensure its technology remains scalable, reliable, and positioned to support new capabilities and an improved digital experience for clients and members.
