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Dinendre Dissanayake

Country Marketing Manager - Pernod Ricard Brands at MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International

Dinendre Dissanayake is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the beverage industry. Currently serving as the Country Marketing Manager for Pernod Ricard brands at MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International since September 2023, Dinendre is responsible for achieving brand portfolio volume targets and implementing strategic initiatives for key brands. Previously, Dinendre worked as Head of Sales & Marketing at Favourite Beverages Lanka, focusing on revenue generation and market share growth in the alcoholic beverage sector. Dinendre has held various roles in HEINEKEN LANKA LTD, including Brand Manager and Product Innovation Manager, where responsibilities included identifying growth opportunities and leading product development projects. Dinendre's career also includes experience in operational and marketing strategies at John Keells Holdings PLC and Hayleys Group. Dinendre holds a Bachelor of Science from The London School of Economics and Political Science and has further qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

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MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International

As a subsidiary of the Emirates Group, Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI) is a dynamic marketing, sales and distribution organisation committed to delivering and enjoying sustainable growth by achieving leadership through delivering excellence across chosen beverage categories and markets. Headquartered in Dubai, MMI and its associates hold the number one alcohol distributor position in the UAE and Oman, and possess significant travel retail experience through supplying leading duty free retailers in the region and as the operator of Duty Free Dubai Ports. In addition, MMI has initiated overseas joint ventures with local partners in Zanzibar, the Maldives, and Thailand. MMI has business in 42 countries across four key geographical regions, East Africa, Gulf & Middle East, Indian Ocean and South East Asia. MMI’s long standing operation in the market gives a unique understanding and respect for both the cultural differences and common interests in this region’s diverse society. At every interaction with MMI’s portfolio, events and outlets, the company strives to bring more to the lives of customers and consumers, through innovations such as the award winning Le Clos fine wines and luxury spirits retail concept.