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Sithira Dewasurendra

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I'm Sithira Dewasurendra, a Presentation Specialist and Graphic Designer with 9+ years turning complex ideas into visually compelling pitch decks, board packs, and marketing collateral for C-suite leaders, startups,…

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I’m Sithira Dewasurendra, a Presentation Specialist and Graphic Designer with 9+ years turning complex ideas into visually compelling pitch decks, board packs, and marketing collateral for C-suite leaders, startups, and global SMEs. I blend graphic design, visual storytelling, and data-driven narrative structure to influence funding, sales, and strategic decisions.

I excel at leading cross-functional design teams, standardizing brand-aligned slide libraries, and delivering 90+ client wins across North America and Europe. My goal is to translate insights into persuasive visuals that accelerate growth and align stakeholders.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Computers & Electronics

Work experience· 6 roles

Founder & Managing Partner · CoGenius – Creative & Digital AgencyFeb 2024 – Oct 2024 · 9 mos

Led end-to-end creation of pitch decks, sales enablement slides, and social media visuals for 45+ SME clients in North America & Europe, fueling client acquisition growth. Directed a multidisciplinary team (design, copy, motion) delivering brand-consistent collateral across print and digital channels. Designed data-rich templates enabling consultants to self-serve future presentations. Drove US go-to-market strategy with visually led outbound campaigns.

Chief Growth Officer · AION – Tech GroupOct 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

Crafted executive-level investor and board decks used to secure expansion funding and new cybersecurity training partnerships. Standardised slide templates and brand assets, cutting deck-production time by 40%. Partnered with founders to spin up new SaaS and training verticals; produced launch presentations and sales kits for each. Guided design team on motion graphics and data-visual workstreams.

Director – Business & Digital Marketing · Horizon Capital HR ConsultancyApr 2023 – Sep 2023 · 6 mos

Produced corporate profiles, service brochures, and investor packs that underpinned new market entries. Managed all organisational documents (contracts, onboarding kits) ensuring brand and formatting consistency. Created still & animated social graphics, elevating follower engagement by 60%.

Head of Business Development · AIONOct 2020 – Oct 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Business Development Executive · Sierra Construction Ltd.Apr 2018 – Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Freelance Graphic & Presentation DesignerJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Education

Master of International Business · Monash University2030 – 2017
Bachelor of Business & Commerce · Monash University2030 – 2015

Certifications and awards

Toastmasters Competent Communicator (CC)2014 – 2025
Certificate in Business Accounting – CIMA (UK)2013 – 2025
IELTS Overall Band 7.02011 – 2025

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