🎉 Praveena Perera Becomes First Sri Lankan Woman on Campaign APAC’s 40 Under 40

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MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka Associate Vice President and Client Services Director, Praveena Perera, has been named to Campaign Asia-Pacific’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list for 2026, marking a significant milestone for the country's marketing and communications sector. • The Achievement: Perera is the first Sri Lankan woman to receive this regional recognition, which honors 40 influential emerging leaders across 14 markets in marketing, media, technology, and communications. • Business & Leadership Impact: As one of the youngest AVPs at MullenLowe Sri Lanka and a member of its Operating Committee, she manages the Unilever portfolio, overseeing 27 brands across four categories. • Track Record: Her leadership directly contributed to MullenLowe Sri Lanka winning Creative Agency of the Year at the 2025 Campaign Agency of the Year Awards, alongside Agency of the Year and Marketer of the Year honors at the Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2025. • National Context & Diversity: Beyond business growth, Perera was previously recognized in the Top 50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards (2023). Her role emphasizes a strong commitment to mentoring future talent and driving greater female representation and leadership within Sri Lanka's creative industries.

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