Dilanka Fernando - Mba

Dilanka Fernando is an experienced professional with a diverse background in marketing, merchandising, and business development. Dilanka currently serves as the Director of Marketing & Merchandising at Dewhirst, where they are responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive business and revenues. Prior to this role, Dilanka was the General Manager of Merchandising & Marketing at Hirdaramani Group, where they identified new business opportunities and implemented strategies to meet organizational goals. Dilanka also held the position of Head of Business Development at Hela Clothing and Manager of Merchandising at Norlanka Manufacturing Limited. Dilanka has a strong track record in the industry, with previous roles at Brandix, MAS Holdings, and the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing. Dilanka holds an MBA degree and is a member of various professional organizations, including CIM, SLIM, and MCIM.

Dilanka Fernando holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Marketing from Cardiff Metropolitan University, which was completed from 2018 to 2020. In 2004, Dilanka obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing. Dilanka also obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing from the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing-SLIM, completed from 2001 to 2003. Dilanka's undergraduate education was completed at St. Sebastian's College from 1981 to 1995. Additionally, Dilanka holds the certification of MCIM from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing, which was obtained in 2004.