Dr. Trevor Mendis Appointed to Odel PLC Board 📈

Retail giant Odel PLC has officially appointed Dr. Trevor Mendis as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board, effective February 2026. • Professional Profile: Dr. Mendis is a renowned strategist and "pracedamic" with extensive experience across banking, consultancy, and academia. He currently serves as a Senior Management Consultant and Board of Study member at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM). • Expertise & Specializations: • Corporate Governance: Holds a Doctorate in the field and has developed a global Governance Matrix. • Strategic Affairs: Specialist in re-engineering companies, international trade, and policy formulation. • Financial Oversight: Former banker with experience at ANZ Bank (NZ) and has evaluated over 1,000 global balance sheets. • Strategic Value: His appointment brings high-level expertise in data-driven decision making, sustainability, and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) to the retail & lifestyle sector. His background with the UN and ADB as a Lead Consultant emphasizes a focus on global best practices. • Key Affiliations: Previously served as Chairman of the Strategic Direction Committee at Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation and is a fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (UK). _Note: Based on official corporate disclosures._