Harsha Samaranayake

Harsha Samaranayake is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence, currently serving as Vice President of Brand & Media at Dialog Axiata PLC since August 2013. In this role, Harsha leads the Master Brand Strategy Team, positioning the Dialog Brand as the most valuable in Sri Lanka, and oversees significant business growth with a total group revenue of Rs 188 billion in 2023. Previous roles include Director of Sales & Marketing at The Kingsbury Colombo, AGM National Sales at Sri Lanka Insurance, and Senior Brand Manager at Ceylinco Life. Harsha's educational background includes advanced leadership and marketing programs from institutions such as Harvard Business Publishing and INSEAD, along with an MBA specializing in Marketing from the University of Colombo.