Dilini Fernando

Dilini Fernando has a diverse work experience that spans across various industries and roles. In their most recent position, Dilini worked as a Member at CHIEF, a private network focused on empowering senior women leaders through cross-industry collaboration. Prior to that, Dilini held the role of Vice President Marketing at Freeosk starting in October 2020.

From 2019 to 2020, Dilini worked at Molson Coors Beverage Company, first as the Chief of Staff to the CMO and then as the Director of Portfolio & Brand Strategy for North America. Prior to that, Dilini was employed by MillerCoors, where they held multiple roles such as Senior Marketing Manager, Manager of Innovation New Product Development, Manager of Digital Innovation, and Associate Brand Manager for Miller Lite.

Before joining MillerCoors, Dilini had gained experience in the radio industry, working as an On-Air Host at WBMX Mix 98.5 and Coast 93.3 WSNE. They also co-founded BandStandlive, Inc and served as both the Co-Founder & General Manager and the Co-Founder & President of BandStandLive, Inc Records.

Dilini began their career as a Digital Marketing Associate at Euro RSCG in 2003. Overall, Dilini's work experience highlights their expertise in marketing, innovation, brand strategy, and leadership roles.

Dilini Fernando obtained an MBA degree in Marketing, Strategic Management, and Entrepreneurship from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where they studied from 2009 to 2011. Before that, they earned an AB degree in Public & Private Sector Organizations from Brown University, where they were enrolled from 1999 to 2003. Dilini also attended the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy from 1996 to 1999, but the records do not specify if they obtained a degree or had a field of study. In 2017, Dilini obtained a certification in "Insights for Innovation: IDEO's Approach to Gathering Human-Centered Insights That Fuel Innovation" from IDEO U.