Arosha Perera joins Leo Burnett as COO
Leo Burnett Solutions Inc ( LBSI), the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide, recently appointed Arosha Perera as its new Chief Operations Officer ( COO) with effect from May. He takes over operational management of Leo Burnet from Chrishani Kotalawela who dedicated 15 years of service to the agency, the company said.
Mr. Perera’s advertising career began at Lowe Lintas, then joined JWT, Colombo and was thereafter posted to JWT, Bangkok. For the past 11 years, he has served in various capacities at JWT in Bangkok, Shanghai, Mumbai and Singapore.
Commenting on Mr. Perera’s appointment, Ranil de Silva, Managing Director, Leo Burnett Solutions Inc, said, “We are delighted to have such an experienced individual on board. Arosha’s leadership will be an invaluable asset to the agency and we are pleased that a professional of his calibre is joining us, as this will further strengthen our team. With his international expertise and dedication, we believe that he will be a great addition to our Leo Burnett family. I would also like to take this opportunity to bid farewell to Chrishani Kotalawela, who has been an inspiration to us all during her time at Leo Burnett. We wish Chrishani the best of luck in all of her future endeavours”.
This year Leo Burnett Solutions Inc. celebrates its 15th anniversary in Sri Lanka. Over the years, the agency has built many powerful brands and meaningful partnerships with its clients, whilst delivering gratifying results and gaining industry recognitin in Sri Lanka, the region and globally.