Senior corporate communications and content marketing professional with a strong grounding in research-informed communication, stakeholder engagement, and institutional storytelling. Experienced in developing end-to-end corporate communications strategies, managing content across channels and languages, and ensuring consistent brand-aligned messaging across large-scale campaigns and events. Skilled in digital and social media management, including planning, production, posting, governance, analytics, and crisis communications coordination. Adept at managing cross-functional stakeholders, guiding creative and dissemination plans, and translating complex information into clear, strategic communication outputs that build trust and support organisational goals.

Malesha Gunasekara

Senior corporate communications and content marketing professional with a strong grounding in research-informed communication, stakeholder engagement, and institutional storytelling. Experienced in developing end-to-end corporate communications strategies, managing content across channels and languages, and ensuring consistent brand-aligned messaging across large-scale campaigns and events. Skilled in digital and social media management, including planning, production, posting, governance, analytics, and crisis communications coordination. Adept at managing cross-functional stakeholders, guiding creative and dissemination plans, and translating complex information into clear, strategic communication outputs that build trust and support organisational goals.

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Senior corporate communications and content marketing professional with a strong grounding in research-informed communication, stakeholder engagement, and institutional storytelling. Experienced in developing end-to-end corporate communications strategies, managing content across channels and languages, and ensuring consistent brand-aligned messaging across large-scale campaigns and events.

Skilled in digital and social media management, including planning, production, posting, governance, analytics, and crisis communications coordination. Adept at managing cross-functional stakeholders, guiding creative and dissemination plans, and translating complex information into clear, strategic communication outputs that build trust and support organisational goals.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Executive Corporate Communications - Content Marketing Specialist at John Keells Holdings PLC
March 1, 2025 - Present
Lead and execute end-to-end corporate communications and content marketing across the Group; oversee large-scale events, campaigns, stakeholder engagement; manage internal and external communications; coordinate with external agencies; maintain brand voice; oversee crisis communications; manage budgets and approvals; guide cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and language across channels.
Senior Digital Media Executive at Vérité Research
August 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Worked on creating and disseminating research findings in more publicly accessible formats in collaboration with research teams. Supervised and posted infographics, videos, posts, and company updates across organizational digital media pages and accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok; managed Vérité Research Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok accounts (including mant/management of thematic accounts such as Manthri.lk). Set platform targets, implemented strategies to reach audiences, ran paid promotions when requested, and provided monthly social media performance reports per platform. Provided research and logistical assistance to ongoing projects as assigned. Created social media content for Vérité products such as Manthri.lk and Public Finance.lk, supported quality and consistency of content and follow-up on publication posts, assisted with repackaging research outputs into platform-specific formats (tweets, infographics, podcast scripts, radio scripts, a
Senior Digital Media Executive at Verité Research
August 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Worked with research teams to understand and disseminate research findings in more publicly accessible formats, providing guidance on creative and dissemination plans. Supervised and posted infographics, videos, posts, and company updates across digital media pages and accounts including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. Managed Verité Research social media accounts and set platform targets with strategies to achieve reach and engagement. Ran paid promotions on social media based on team requests. Produced monthly social media performance reports per platform. Provided research and logistical support for ongoing projects, created re-packaged research outputs adapted to different social media platforms (e.g., tweets, infographics, podcast scripts, radio scripts, and article content), assisted with event logistics (invitations and coordination) and supported social media publicity (live-tweeting). Also supported production of background information for brochures a
Digital Media Executive at Verité Research
August 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Create and manage digital content across multiple platforms; collaborate with research teams to translate findings into accessible content; design and post infographics, videos, and posts; manage social media accounts (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok); plan content calendars, governance, and audience engagement; oversee performance metrics and post-publication reviews across multi-language outputs.
Senior Executive Corporate Communications / Digital Media Executive at Verité Research
June 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Created content for existing communication channels across X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook, providing creative solutions and innovations to improve audience reach and engagement, informed by analytics. Supported research teams by translating and disseminating research findings in more publicly accessible formats and guiding creatives and dissemination plans. Supervised and posted infographics, videos, posts, and company updates on organizational digital media pages and accounts (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok). Managed Verité Research accounts on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok, including the mention of mathri.lk. Set targets for each platform and implemented strategies to reach them. Ran paid promotions in social media based on requests from the team. Produced monthly social media performance reports per platform. Provided research and logistical assistance to ongoing projects. Repackaged research outputs into platform-tailored formats (e.g., tweets, i
Digital Media Executive at Vérité Research
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Created content for existing communication channels including X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook, while proposing creative solutions and innovations for existing dissemination approaches. Researched new communication practices guided by analytics and ad-boosting requirements. Managed day-to-day social media operations including uploading primary Vérité products content (e.g., Manthri.lk and Public Finance.lk) and provided creative feedback for the same. Managed and improved quality and consistency of Vérité’s social media usage and followed up after Vérité article/report postings. Assisted in repackaging research into different social media formats for platform-specific audiences (tweets, infographics, podcast scripts, radio scripts, articles). Disseminated information via social media assistance for events (invitations, coordination) and supported social media publicity for events (live-tweeting). Assisted with production of background information, brochures, and su
Digital Media Executive at Verité Research
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Created content for existing communication channels including X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook, providing creative solutions and innovation for existing dissemination methods. Conducted research on new communication practices to increase audience reach and interaction, taking into account analytics and advertisement boosting. Managed social media communications daily, including uploading content for primary Verité products such as Manthri.lk and PublicFinance.lk, and provided creative feedback on these outputs. Managed and improved quality and consistency by following up on publication of Verité articles and associated social media engagement. Assisted with re-packaging research from teams into different formats for multiple platforms, including tweets, infographics, podcast scripts, radio scripts, and articles. Disseminated information through social media assistance for events (invitations and coordination) and supported social media publicity for events including liv
Social Media Executive at Echt Social
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Handled social media accounts for 10+ client accounts across various fields. Supported client coordination, social media strategizing, content creation and directing, and managed photo shoots for client accounts. Ensured campaign content and communications were aligned with client requirements and engagement goals.
Research Assistant at Centre for Women’s Research
October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Supported two projects focused on Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and Conflict Sensitivity Assessment and Training Programme, including work related to gender implications of COVID-19 and the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Documented assessments, discussions, meetings, and training sessions; contributed to research report and profile writing; coordinated training sessions and workshops; and designed coverage materials and profiles as required by project activities.
Research Assistant at Centre for Women's Research
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Drove research support for Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and Conflict Sensitivity Assessment; contributed to training programs; wrote research reports and profiles; coordinated training and outreach; contributed to the COVID-19-related research agenda and societal development initiatives.
Intern - Business Development at Tribal Lanka Pvt.
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Worked at a boutique marketing agency focused on customized services for clients. Supported client management (acquisition and retention), invoicing and budgeting, and management of content development. Participated in event management responsibilities.
Intern - Business Development at Tribal Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Assisted in client management (acquisition and retention), invoicing and budgeting, and management of content development. Supported event management activities as part of the boutique marketing agency’s customized services to clients.
Intern - Business Development at Tribal Lanka Pvt
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Worked in an boutique marketing agency providing customized services to clients. Contributed to client management including acquisition and retention, supported invoicing and budgeting activities, helped manage content development, and supported event management.
Business Development Intern at Tribal Lanka Pvt Ltd
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Client management (acquisition and retention), invoicing and budgeting, management of content development, and event management; supported business development activities and internal process coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Second Class Upper Division Honours) in International Relations at University of London (with academic direction from the London School of Economics)
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences at University of London
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 6) at The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
BSc (Honours) in International Relations at University of London (with academic direction from LSE - London School of Economics and Political Science)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences at University of London (with academic direction from LSE)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 6) at The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) UK
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Bachelor of Science (Second Class Upper Division Honours) in International Relations at University of London
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences at University of London (with academic direction from LSE)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 6) at The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations at St. Bridget’s Convent
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Bachelor of Science (Second Class Upper Division (Honours)) in International Relations at University of London (London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences at University of London (London School of Economics - LSE)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 6) at The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Bachelor of Science (Second Class Upper Division Honours) in International Relations at University of London (with academic direction from the London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences (studying modern political thought, sociology, international development and international relations) at University of London (with academic direction from the London School of Economics - LSE)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 6) at The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) UK
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
BSc (Second Class Upper Division Honours) in International Relations at University of London
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences (studying modern political thought, sociology, international development, and international relations) at University of London (with academic direction from the London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 6) at The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (Second Class Upper Division Honours) in International Relations
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 6)
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Voluntary Services
January 1, 2024 - July 29, 2026
Certificate in Higher Education in Social Sciences
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 6)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 6)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 6)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government