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Shini de Silva

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Director, Brand and Marketing at Social Ventures Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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About

Shini de Silva is a brand and marketing leader with over 15 years of experience across professional and financial services and social impact organisations. She most recently served as Director, Brand and Marketing at Social Ventures Australia, following senior roles at Australian Red Cross and NAB. Her work spans brand strategy, integrated communications, creative and studio leadership, governance, digital transformation and stakeholder engagement, including a national appeal that raised more than $26 million across three television networks.

Experience

  1. Social Ventures AustraliaDirector Brand and Marketing2022 — 2026Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  2. Australian Red CrossHead of Marketing2020 — 2022Sydney
  3. National Australia BankSenior Manager, Social Impact and Sponsorship2015 — 2020Greater Sydney Area
  4. National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE)Marketing Manager2014 — 2015Sydney
  5. Colonial First StateBrand and Community Manager2011 — 2014Sydney
  6. The Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceNational Brand and Digital Manager2008 — 2011Greater Sydney Area

Skills & more

Team LeadershipCommunications Planning13Strategy14Management1Brand TrackingCustomer InsightProject ManagementUser Experience (UX)Web Content WritingStrategic Marketing ManagementPublic RelationsCross-functional Team Leadership
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Languages Dutch · French · German

  • Human centered AI — IDEO
  • Project Management Essentials (Team) Virtual — Australian Institute of Management
  • Google AI Fundamentals — Coursera
  • Breakthrough leadership program for female leaders — NAB
  • Excellence in Leadership — Melbourne Business School
  • Mental Health First Aid — Mental Health First Aid International
  • LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Fundamentals — LinkedIn

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Who is Shini de Silva?
Shini de Silva is a brand and marketing leader with over 15 years of experience across professional and financial services and social impact organisations. She most recently served as Director, Brand and Marketing at Social Ventures Australia, following senior roles at Australian Red Cross and NAB. Her work spans brand strategy, integrated communications, creative and studio leadership, governance, digital transformation and stakeholder engagement, including a national appeal that raised more than $26 million across three television networks.
Where does Shini de Silva work?
Shini de Silva is Director, Brand and Marketing at Social Ventures Australia.
Where did Shini de Silva go to school?
Shini de Silva studied at University of Liverpool (BA (Honours), German and Dutch); The University of Bonn (Proficiency in Dutch Certificate, Modern Languages).

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