š Abans PLC Appoints Buddhika Dharmawardene as New CEO
⢠Executive Leadership Change: Abans PLC has officially appointed Buddhika Dharmawardene as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 20 August 2026. ⢠Decades of Experience: Dharmawardene brings over 26 years of experience within the Abans Group, having joined the company on 1 November 1999. ⢠Career Trajectory: Prior to this appointment, he held multiple leadership roles, including Brand Manager, Deputy Director, Chief Marketing Officer, and most recently, Director of Operations (appointed March 2023). ⢠Qualifications & Impact: Holds an MBA (Merit Pass) from the University of Wales, UK, and completed Executive Education at NUS Business School. He has played a key role in driving business growth, operations, brand development, and strategic expansion across the company's core operations.