Mihiri Pandithage

Mihiri Pandithage has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Mihiri is currently the Marketing Manager at CavinKare, starting in March 2022. Prior to this, Mihiri was the Head of Business Development and Brand Management at Srotamsi (Private) Limited, where they led the establishment and expansion of a new natural skincare brand called Montlush in Sri Lanka. Mihiri joined Srotamsi in October 2020. Before that, Mihiri worked as a Corporate Trainer and Personal Grooming Consultant at Rainbow Institute Sri Lanka, specializing in grooming and etiquette. Mihiri started this role in March 2020.

Mihiri has significant experience in the duty-free retail sector. Mihiri was the Manager of Sales, Training, and Merchandising at Phoenix Duty Free Services Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, responsible for training initiatives, supplier relationships, and procurement for in-flight duty-free services for airlines such as Sri Lankan Airlines, Malindo Air, and Lion Air. Mihiri joined Phoenix Duty Free in July 2016. Prior to that, they worked as a Category Manager in Perfume and Cosmetics at Flemingo Duty Free (Pvt) Ltd from October 2011 to March 2016. In this role, they focused on building strong relationships with prestigious brands and driving positive business growth.

Mihiri's earlier experiences include serving as an Area Sales Manager at Oriflame Lanka (Pvt) Ltd from October 2010 to September 2011, where they managed key accounts and organized promotional activities. Mihiri also worked as a Beauty Advisor at Unilever Sri Lanka from June 2008 to September 2010, where they developed customer relations, sales strategies, and represented Pond's Age Miracle at various promotional events.

Mihiri began their career as a Flight Attendant at Sri Lankan Airlines from September 2004 to March 2008.

Mihiri Pandithage completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Birmingham City University from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, they pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing between 2008 and 2011. In 2002 and 2003, Mihiri also obtained an Intermediary level qualification from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.