Survey Research Lanka (SRL) is now changing its gears and venturing into overdrive to meet the challenges to the local Research Industry that have emerged over the last decade. The first step was the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer Mihirani Dissanayake who took over operations in September.
“I am joining a great team with a bigger business plan and many innovations in the pipeline to make a significant impact to the business as well as to the industry”, said Mihirani of her new appointment.
With a personal record of nearly 15 years in the local market and social research arena Mihirani brings a wealth of experience to her job. In recognition of her remarkable contributions to the local research industry, she was elevated to the post of Country Manager /Senior Business Director, providing leadership and strategic guidance to the Sri Lankan business operations of a global research company prior to her arrival at SRL. She specialises in Brand & Communication, Stakeholder Management, New Product Concept Development and Digital Research and is very into Policy Research.
Mihirani, holds an MSc.in Management, from the University of Sri Jayawardenepura and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Kelaniya.