📈 Abans' Tanaz Pestonjee Wins 'Transformational Business Leader of the Year'

• Abans Group Business Development Director, Tanaz Pestonjee, was honored with the ‘Transformational Business Leader of the Year’ award at the 15th Top 50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2025 (WIM) in Colombo. • Representing the third generation of leadership, Pestonjee was recognized for successfully re-defining industries through her purpose-driven leadership and 15+ years of experience in retail and brand management. • Key Achievements in Retail: • She was pivotal in transforming Abans from a consumer durables provider to a dynamic lifestyle retailer, introducing iconic international brands like Skechers, Under Armour, and Hugo Boss to the Sri Lankan market, elevating the local retail landscape. • Managed diverse formats, including the country's first international-standard shopping mall and luxury boutique. • Economic Impact: • Creatively supported local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) during the 2022 economic crisis by integrating their products into the Abans Lifestyle retail footprint, ensuring business continuity during import restrictions. • Abans Group context: The diversified conglomerate, founded in 1968, employs over 10,000 people and operates over 400 showrooms across Retail, Services, Logistics, and Real Estate.