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Abans Plc Appoints Buddhika Dharmawardene As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEAug 24, 2026•about 6 hours ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Abans Group

Buddhika Dharmawardene
ColomboFashion

Description

Abans PLC has appointed Buddhika Dharmawardene as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 20 August 2026. With over 26 years of experience at Abans, Dharmawardene has held several key positions and is well-prepared to lead the company in this new role.

Company Information

Company

Abans Group

Location

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

About

The Abans Group, founded in 1968, is one of Sri Lanka's leading diversified conglomerates. With almost six decades of experience, the company has modernized Sri Lankan households by providing innovative solutions and products from world-class brands. The group's ethos revolves around identifying and fulfilling needs, while being a source of inspiration for future generations. Aban Pestonjee, as the founder, has been an iconic figure in promoting entrepreneurship among women in a male-dominated business environment.

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