Ruwani Wijeratne
About Ruwani Wijeratne
Ruwani Wijeratne is a Business Development Manager at Travelport, overseeing operations in the GCC, Pakistan, and Yemen. With a strong background in sales and marketing, she has led initiatives that resulted in significant growth in revenue and market share.
Current Role at Travelport
Ruwani Wijeratne serves as the Business Development Manager for GCC, Pakistan, and Yemen at Travelport. She has held this position since 2018, working from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In her current role, she focuses on driving business growth and managing key accounts within the region.
Previous Experience at Travelport
Prior to her current role, Ruwani Wijeratne worked at Travelport as the Regional Solutions & Sales Manager for the Middle East and South Asia from 2015 to 2018. She also served as the Market Support Manager for GCC, Pakistan, Yemen, and Iran from 2012 to 2015. In these roles, she was responsible for managing commercial operations, business planning, and product development.
Career Background in Aviation and Rentals
Ruwani Wijeratne has a diverse background in the travel and aviation sectors. She worked as a Key Account Manager - Corporate at Etihad Airways from 2005 to 2012, where she managed corporate accounts. Earlier, she was a Sales Executive at Hertz Rent a Car from 2002 to 2005, where she gained foundational experience in sales and customer relations.
Education and Professional Development
Ruwani Wijeratne studied at the Institute of Sales & Marketing in the United Kingdom, where she earned a Diploma in Operational Sales & Marketing from 2001 to 2002. She also completed her GCE Advanced Level at Holy Family Convent Colombo 4 in Sri Lanka from 1993 to 1995.
Achievements in Business Growth
In her career, Ruwani Wijeratne has successfully led distributors to achieve double-digit growth in share, yield, and revenue during the years 2018 and 2019. Her leadership contributed to establishing a strong position for her company in the online travel agency sector across multiple B2B markets.