Asanka de Silva

Asanka De Silva serves as a Business School Associate at The University of Edinburgh, bringing extensive experience in global brand management and marketing leadership. After completing his MBA from the University of Edinburgh in 2010, he spent 15 years in the FMCG industry managing well-known global brands including Coca-Cola, John West, and The Famous Grouse. His career evolved from business development to marketing leadership roles at local, regional, and global levels before transitioning to general management in 2014. In 2015, he founded Liver Health UK, where he currently serves as CEO, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit in the health and wellness sector. Beyond his business ventures, he maintains strong ties with the University of Edinburgh Business School, chairing the Alumni Steering Group and contributing to the school's connection with industry. His current focus includes developing sustainable and health-focused brands, including healthy coffee brand Livon and carbon-neutral venture Earth's Finest. His journey from marketing practitioner to entrepreneur exemplifies the transformative potential of combining global brand experience with healthcare innovation.