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Anne Tharushi Fernando

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I'm a motivated, detail-oriented marketing professional with a strong academic foundation in management and entrepreneurship.

About

I’m a motivated, detail-oriented marketing professional with a strong academic foundation in management and entrepreneurship. I have hands-on experience across multinational and local FMCG brands, with a track record in brand management, campaign execution, and consumer research, and I thrive in cross-cultural teams to deliver results.
I’m eager to learn and contribute to the growth of the organization I work with, and I actively seek opportunities to innovate, lead cross-functional projects, and mentor peers in marketing and product development.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanAdvanced
  • Sinhala, SinhaleseFluent
  • TamilAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 7 roles

Brand Executive / Brand Custodian · John Keells Holdings PLC, Keells Food Products (FMCG)Sep 2025 – Oct 2025 · 2 mos

Led integrated marketing campaigns, packaging revamps, and consumer engagement programs; collaborated with creative agencies and cross-functional teams; launched new SKUs with R&D and supply chain; performed competitor analysis and brand health tracking to support strategic planning and sales growth.

Brand Custodian (Executive) · Fonterra Brands (Lanka)Sep 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led new SKU launches, consumer research, ROI tracking, packaging updates, consumer programs; coordinated cross-functional teams for ATL/BTL execution and sustained brand health.

Brand Executive · Fonterra Brands LankaSep 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Supported brand management activities and nationwide marketing campaigns; collaborated with shopper insight and trade marketing teams to optimize promotions and in-store visibility; contributed to CAPEX projects and consumer research; coordinated ATL/BTL activities and ensured consistent brand presence.

Marketing Executive for Innovations · Nestlé LankaDec 2023 – Sep 2024 · 10 mos
Brand Intern · Nestlé Lanka (Maggi)Nov 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs
Brand Intern (Food) · Nestlé LankaJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr
Banking Trainee · Bank of CeylonJul 2019 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Education

M.Sc. in Marketing · Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany2030 – 2025
B.Sc. Management (Specializing in Entrepreneurship) · University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka2030 – 2025
BSc Marketing (Specializing in Entrepreneurship - Honors) · University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka2030 – 2025
MS in Marketing · Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 6

CIM (UK) Passed Finalist (ACIM)2030 – 2025
CIMA Management Level2030 – 2025
AAT Passed Finalist2030 – 2025
CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) – Finalist2030 – 2025

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