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Kinura NanayakkaraKN
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Kinura Nanayakkara

@kinurananayakkara

I lead trade marketing systems transformation, blending technology, branding, and creative leadership.

Sri Lanka
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a role where I can lead multidisciplinary work—transforming trade marketing systems with technology and compliance, while applying brand and creative direction. I want to build scalable solutions, drive adoption, and deliver measurable impact.

I’m an Experience Executive driving system transformation at the intersection of commercial strategy and technology, improving efficiency and enabling data-driven decisions while ensuring compliance. Most notably, I’m leading the rollout of a global Sales Force Automation (SFA) platform, replacing a 10+ year legacy system to improve sales visibility, field efficiency, and reporting accuracy.

Previously, I strengthened EFL Global’s brand presence across 39 countries as a Brand Associate, acting as a central liaison to keep brand alignment, consistency, and compliance at scale. I also built end-to-end marketing operations as the company’s first Marketing Officer, establishing foundational marketing processes and integrating marketing efforts across departments.

Alongside business work, I bring creative leadership as Founder & Artistic Director of PROSCENIUM PICTURES and Art Director at COLD Theatre, where I direct production workflows and support workshops while collaborating on media production, script writing, theatre production, and music composition.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Trade Marketing Systems Exec

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC

Aug 2025 - Present (11 months)

Led system transformation and rollout of a global Sales Force Automation (SFA) platform, replacing a 10+ year legacy system to improve sales visibility and reporting accuracy. Drove end-to-end project execution while aligning stakeholders to global standards and ensuring compliance.

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Current

Art Director

COLD Theatre 7

Jun 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Directed the creative process for an English drama theatre company and contributed to multiple productions. Also conducted workshops and supported end-to-end production activities.

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Marketing Associate

Convogrid AI

Jun 2023 - Feb 2024 (8 months)

Served as the company’s first Marketing Officer, running end-to-end marketing operations. Established foundational marketing processes and led strategic initiatives to integrate marketing efforts across departments.

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Creative Marketing Intern

WSO2

Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)

Contributed to end-to-end creative marketing activities, including web design and graphic design, to support global brand presence. Helped revamp the corporate website and supported a company-wide brand refresh.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of Colombo

Master of Information Systems Management (MISM), Information Systems Management

2026 - 2028

Activities and societies: Faculty of Graduate Studies batch representative (2026/2028).

Pursuing a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management at the University of Colombo (2026–2028).

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Northwood University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Information Systems

2019 - 2023

Grade: Cum laude; 3.59/4 GPA

Completed a BBA in Management Information Systems at Northwood University (2019–2023), graduating cum laude with a 3.59/4 GPA.

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Lyceum International School

G.C.E. Ordinary Levels, General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)

2015 - 2018

Completed G.C.E. Ordinary Levels at Lyceum International School as part of the Cambridge education curriculum (2015–2018).

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Leighton Park International School, Colombo 07

2007 - 2015

Attended Leighton Park International School in Colombo 07 (2007–2015).

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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