Ishara U.

Ishara U. is a seasoned professional in market research and business development, currently serving as the Manager of Mintel Market Sizes for the EMEA & APAC regions, a position held since December 2017. In this role, Ishara provides training and development to researchers, leads a high-performing research team, and ensures the production of high-quality research outputs. Previous positions at Mintel include Assistant Regional Manager, Senior Market Research Analyst, Market Research Executive, and Junior Market Research Analyst. Before Mintel, Ishara managed business development for Travel with Rienzie, coordinating large group travel and expanding product offerings. Education includes an MBA from the University of Birmingham and a BA in Business Management with Marketing from the University of Westminster. Ishara is also a member of Women of Customer Success.