Shani Athureliya

Shani Athureliya is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in leading integrated campaigns and client relations across multiple high-profile organizations. Currently serving as Global Integration Lead at WPP since May 2022, Shani has held various prominent roles, including Group Account Director at VCCP and JOAN Creative, as well as a Client Services Director at Hill + Knowlton Strategies, where Shani was pivotal in the global launch of Huawei's Honor 8. Other notable positions include Business Director at Dare, responsible for clients such as Hovis and Gocompare.com, and Group Account Director at Publicis, overseeing the Pernod Ricard portfolio in Australia. With a Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Technology Sydney and study abroad at WU Vienna, Shani is recognized for strategic direction, client management, and the successful execution of award-winning brands and campaigns.