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Gehan Blok

Gehan Blok

Head - Digital Media, Wijeya Newspapers Ltd., Sri Lanka

Gehan is responsible for the company's increased focus on Digital Media, in capitalizing on its potential to revolutionize the field of news media. He deals with the management and marketing of group websites and he has been instrumental in significantly increasing the penetration of digital media in the news industry-in a country where internet usage is as yet relatively low. He is a Chartered Marketer holding a Post-Graduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) UK, and counts five years of experience in Digital Media.  Apart from his career, Gehan is actively involved in the country's English stage drama circuit. He also works as a voicing artist and compeer at prestigious events. His interests lie in Digital Strategy, technology, theatre, movies and good food.

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