Thilanka Abeyesekera
About Thilanka Abeyesekera
Thilanka Abeyesekera is a Market Place Manager at Entain, where he has worked since 2020 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. He has extensive experience in the gaming and retail sectors, having held various managerial roles at GVC Group, Coral, and Ladbrokes Coral.
Work at Entain
Thilanka Abeyesekera has been serving as the Market Place Manager at Entain since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing marketplace operations, ensuring efficient management of resources, and enhancing the overall customer experience. His tenure at Entain has been marked by a focus on strategic initiatives to optimize market performance. The position is based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in the Gaming Industry
Before joining Entain, Thilanka Abeyesekera worked at GVC Group as Market Place Manager from 2017 to 2020. His career in the gaming sector includes roles at Coral, where he held various positions such as Retail Manager, Deputy Manager, and Assistant Manager from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he served as Cluster Support Manager at Ladbrokes Coral from 2015 to 2017. This extensive experience in the gaming industry has contributed to his expertise in market management.
Educational Background
Thilanka Abeyesekera studied at Brunel University London, where he earned a BSc in International Business from 2008 to 2011. He also completed a Diploma in Business Administration and Management at the same institution in 2008. Prior to that, he attended AUT University, where he achieved a Diploma in Business Management from 2005 to 2007. His foundational education includes Advanced Level Studies in Mathematics at D. S. Senanayake College from 1990 to 2003.
Early Career Experience
Thilanka Abeyesekera began his career in customer service at KFC (B) Sdn Bhd in 2008. He then transitioned to Coral, where he worked as an Assistant Manager for four years. His early roles also include a position as a Sales Floor Team Member at The Warehouse from 2006 to 2007. These initial experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent career in management within the gaming industry.