Gimantha Jayasinghe

Gimantha Jayasinghe is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in market research and business development across various regions, including Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific. Notably serving as Director and Country Manager for The NPD Group, Gimantha provided strategic direction for business units and operations. As Vice President and head of Foodservice for Asia Pacific, Gimantha oversaw operations across multiple countries. Additional roles include Director of Client Development at NPD, Marketing Manager at Wellness Inc, and Account Director at Synovate Aztec, where Gimantha managed significant accounts to enhance sales for major FMCG manufacturers. Currently, Gimantha holds the position of Deputy Managing Director APAC General Merchandise and Senior Vice President at Circana. Gimantha earned an MBA in Management from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.