Namalie Herath new Managing Partner for GroupM Sri Lanka

• Firm also announces departure of Chief Operating Officer Sabry Haniz

GroupM yesterday announced that Wavemaker CEO Namalie Herath Sri Lanka is taking over the role of Managing Partner of GroupM Sri Lanka. 

An alumna of the University of Colombo, Namalie started her career at J. Walter Thompson Sri Lanka, She was instrumental in launching MEC in Sri Lanka, and then went on to head Wavemaker when the two entities, MEC and Maxus, were merged. 

She has been a board member of the IAA (International Advertising Association). She has been leading her team to win multiple awards both international and local along with her many other accomplishments.

Namalie will be reporting to Senior Vice President – Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Marketing South Asia Sriram Sharma.

On the appointment, GroupM South Asia CEO Prasanth Kumar said: “Namalie has been a great team player at Wavemaker and has contributed immensely to the agency. Sri Lanka is a key market for us, and I am certain that she will continue to build on the momentum with the same zest and I wish her the very best for her new role.” 

GroupM Sri Lanka Managing Partner Namalie Herath said: “I am deeply honoured and humbled, to lead GroupM Sri Lanka. The endeavor of GroupM is to offer specialist media solutions in an ever-evolving media ecosystem. I’m excited and proud to be working alongside some of this country’s best media specialists who are diverse, talented and have an innovative spirit. Together we will deliver outstanding work for our clients and partners.”

GroupM Sri Lanka also announced that GroupM Sri Lanka Chief Operating Officer Sabry Haniz is moving on from his position at GroupM Sri Lanka. Sabry has been with the GroupM family for over 20 years in various roles. 

Kumar said, “I thank Sabry for all his contribution. I wish Sabry all the luck for his future endeavours.” 

GroupM is a data-centric, digitally charged marketing services conglomerate.  With our six agencies including Wavemaker, MediaCom, Mindshare, mSix, Motivator, Essence, and speciality services, GroupM gives clients the advantage of global operation and learnings, along with local expertise and market insight. With its investment in data, technology, and diverse talent, GroupM aims to shape the future and transform challenges into opportunities for clients.