I am a communications professional with 14 years of experience driving strategic Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Content Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Communications, and Campaign Management across diverse sectors including Education, Mobility, Power & Energy, Water, Healthcare, and Agriculture. I have led enterprise-wide communication strategies, executive messaging, and sustainability communications, translating global brand strategies into locally relevant communications across markets while collaborating with cross-functional teams, agencies, and stakeholders in remote, fast-paced, and digitally driven environments. I also bring 7 years of experience in business journalism, with strong editorial judgment, media insight, and storytelling to develop impactful, audience-centric narratives. Based in Australia and open to global remote opportunities.

Anjana Mari Samarasinghe

I am a communications professional with 14 years of experience driving strategic Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Content Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Communications, and Campaign Management across diverse sectors including Education, Mobility, Power & Energy, Water, Healthcare, and Agriculture. I have led enterprise-wide communication strategies, executive messaging, and sustainability communications, translating global brand strategies into locally relevant communications across markets while collaborating with cross-functional teams, agencies, and stakeholders in remote, fast-paced, and digitally driven environments. I also bring 7 years of experience in business journalism, with strong editorial judgment, media insight, and storytelling to develop impactful, audience-centric narratives. Based in Australia and open to global remote opportunities.

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I am a communications professional with 14 years of experience driving strategic Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Content Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Communications, and Campaign Management across diverse sectors including Education, Mobility, Power & Energy, Water, Healthcare, and Agriculture. I have led enterprise-wide communication strategies, executive messaging, and sustainability communications, translating global brand strategies into locally relevant communications across markets while collaborating with cross-functional teams, agencies, and stakeholders in remote, fast-paced, and digitally driven environments.

I also bring 7 years of experience in business journalism, with strong editorial judgment, media insight, and storytelling to develop impactful, audience-centric narratives. Based in Australia and open to global remote opportunities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Manager – Corporate Communications at DIMO, Sri Lanka
April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2026
Led corporate communications strategy and reputation campaigns across 10 sectors; partnered with leadership, external agencies, and stakeholders; delivered multi-channel campaigns with strong earned media; developed executive messaging, thought leadership, and ESG communications; managed CI guidelines, media relations, and crisis frameworks; oversaw budgets, partnerships, sponsorships, and events; drove employer branding and internal communications.
Manager – Corporate Communications at DIMO, Sri Lanka
April 1, 2019 - March 31, 2023
Directed integrated campaigns for global brands (Michelin, Bosch, Bomag); organized product launches, events, dealer conferences; built internal communications across web, email, and social media; developed PR campaigns and aligned communications with CI guidelines.
Assistant Manager – Corporate Communications at DIMO, Sri Lanka
April 1, 2016 - April 30, 2019
Executed integrated campaigns for global brands; liaised with agencies; organized launches, events, and dealer conferences; developed internal communications and external PR campaigns; created corporate marketing materials; ensured CI alignment.
Corporate Communications Executive at DIMO, Sri Lanka
April 1, 2012 - April 30, 2016
Coordinated marketing materials for global/internal brands; liaised with advertising agencies; supported events such as product launches and conferences; ensured CI alignment.
Senior Corporate Relations Officer at Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd.
June 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012
Managed stakeholder and advertiser relationships to support commercial outcomes; contributed to strategic content and brand publications.
Business Editor / Journalist at Ceylon Daily News, Sri Lanka
June 1, 2004 - June 30, 2011
Produced business and economic articles; conducted high impact interviews with politicians, policymakers, corporate leaders, and industry experts; applied storytelling and editorial judgment to deliver impactful news content.

Education

MSc in Strategic Marketing at Asia e University, Malaysia
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing at CIM (UK)
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Diploma in Brand Management at Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
MSc in Strategic Marketing at Asia e University, Malaysia
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Agriculture & Mining, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer Goods