NS

About

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Skills· 2

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Sinhala, SinhaleseAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Head of Marketing · InstaCoinsJul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Leading end-to-end global marketing strategy and execution across digital, brand, events, influencer marketing, and commercial partnerships; overseeing rebranding and expanding global partnerships; strengthening InstaCoins' market positioning across payments, trading, concierge, and travel services.

Chief Marketing Officer · FinEra (formerly Gum BallPay)Sep 2022 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Directed client strategy for brand, SEO, paid media, and CRO-optimized campaigns; developed lead programs for fintech compliance environments; managed up to 8 full-scale expo booths per major event including concept, build, merch, logistics, staffing, and follow-up; collaborated with founders and C-suite to align marketing with growth and investor goals; led partner-driven campaigns increasing lead generation and brand engagement; initiated CSR apprenticeship sponsorship program.

International Business Development Manager · Seylon InternationalAug 2018 – Nov 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

Part of global expansion and franchising team for premium Ayurvedic brand; identified, negotiated, and secured new franchise and regional partnerships to support global brand expansion; adapted partnership proposals to diverse cultural and regional market needs; represented the brand at international trade shows, developing relationships with potential partners and key industry stakeholders; coordinated with internal teams to ensure smooth on-boarding and brand consistency.

Flight Attendant · Emirates AirlineNov 2014 – Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Education

Master's in Linguistics - Language Acquisition & TEFL · Universitat Internacional de Catalunya2021 – 2022
BA (Hons) Business Studies · Cardiff Metropolitan University (External)2011 – 2013

Hire Neru Shade Silva today

Post a job and invite Neru, or contact them directly. No hidden commission.

Post a job