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JANITHE SIRIWARDANA

Janithe joined Fideres in October 2024, after completing his PhD in competition economics at the University of East Anglia. His research focuses on demand estimation, competition policy, and consumer behaviour, particular in the market for ‘sin’ goods such as alcohol.

He previously worked in Fixed Income Sales for several banks in the City, specialising in Emerging Markets with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa before completing his MBA at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). While in Los Angeles, he worked in MBA internship roles within corporate strategy and business development at Lionsgate and Verizon. Janithe also holds an MSc in Economics from Durham University.

EXPERIENCE

Oct 2024 – to date
Fideres Partners LLP, Senior Associate

Jun 2023 – Sep 2024
Economic Inquiry, Senior Research Assistant to the Data Editor

Sep 2017 – Mar 2018
Verizon, MBA Business Development Intern

Jun 2017 – Sep 2017
Lionsgate, MBA Corporate Strategy Intern

Mar 2013 – Jun 2016
Rand Merchant Bank, Fixed Income Sales

Sep 2009 – Feb 2013
Standard Bank, Fixed Income Sales

EDUCATION

2020 – 2024, University of East Anglia, PhD Economics
2019 – 2020, Durham University, MSc Economics
2016 – 2018, UCLA, MBA
2006 – 2009, Newcastle University, BA Economics