Abans IT | Enterprise

MANAGING DIRECTOR
ABANS PLC

Mr. Rusi Pestonjee

Mr. Rusi Pestonjee is the Managing Director of Abans Group of Companies. Holding over 40 years of diverse experience as a Founder and heading many companies at

Abans Group, he has played a prominent role in driving the expansion of the Group since its early years. He has previously served as Director Finance of Abans plc from 2000 to 2016. Mr. Rusi Pestonjee is a businessman with experience in strategy, tax and financial planning – and an Alumnus of the International School of Business in India where he specialised in strategy and family business. He is responsible for developing number of Companies in Abans Group to market leaders and bringing various internationally reputed brands to market through representation or joint ventures and is the development licensee for McDonalds International Restaurants in Sri Lanka. He was also instrumental in the formation of Abans Environmental Services (Pvt) Ltd and furthering the concept of Environmental Sustainability Governance for the Abans Group. He also currently serves as the Chairman of Colombo City Centre (Pvt) Ltd. and Founder Director and past Chairman of Abans Finance PLC. He is also the Director of 12 companies outside of Abans Group that spans across logistics, food processing, agriculture, commodity trading/investments, realty, cash warehousing and security services, fintech, mobility and facilities management in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ABANS PLC

DR. Saroshi Dubash

Dr. Saroshi Dubash oversees the supply chain, administration, and human resources functions of Abans PLC. Dr. Dubash holds a PhD in Philosophy, an MBA (USA) and

an honours degree in chemistry (London). Furthermore, she was the Chairperson of the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce , a representative of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Board, a member of Womenin Logistics and Transport (WILAT), a committee member of the Australian New Zealand Business Committee and a committee member of the Canadian Business Committee. In addition, Dr. Dubash holds the Director positions at Abans Logistics (Pvt) Ltd., Abans Engineering (Pvt) Ltd., Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd., Abans Graphics (Pvt) Ltd., Crown City developers (Pvt) Ltd., and Colombo City Centre.

FORMER MANAGING DIRECTOR
ABANS PLC

Mr. Behman (Tito) Pestonjee

Chief Business Development Officer | Director (Abans Info Systems)

Dr. Chathura Jayawardena

Dr. Chathura Jayawardena is a highly accomplished professional with an exceptional career spanning 20 years in the IT industry.

His experience, qualifications, and passion for innovation make him an invaluable asset. Dr. Jayawardena holds a Ph.D. in Digital Transformation and Technological Adoption, which has given him a deep understanding of the importance of innovation and forward-thinking in the modern business landscape. He also has a Master's in Business Administration from The University of Sunderland, UK, and professional qualifications from CIM, UK, and CMI, UK, which have equipped him with a strong foundation in business strategy, marketing, and financial management. Dr. Jayawardena has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and expertise in managing complex projects. He is known for bringing creative and innovative solutions to the table, and his futuristic thinking has helped Abans IT stay ahead of the curve in an ever-changing industry.

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER
ABANS PLC

Mr. Chamila Janaranga

Chamila Janaranga is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry under his belt. With a wealth of expertise in sales and

project management, Chamila has played a pivotal role in spearheading the company's growth over the years. His ability to identify and capitalize on emerging trends and market opportunities has helped Abans PLC to remain a dominant player in the industry. Chamila is also well-versed in Computer Hardware Engineering, Windows Network Engineering, and Networking, having worked on several high-profile projects over the years. Throughout his career, Chamila has gained a reputation for his ability to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. He is known for his exceptional communication skills, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to delivering results.

Service Manager
Abans PLC

Mr. Pethum Wijerathnaa

With a MBA from the renowned Peradeniya University, Pethum is well versed and has more than 14 years of experience in Business development

and in pre-sales of IT products. Along with the MBA, Pethum is also a Professional member of The British Computer Society (UK) and of The Institute of Management (Sri Lanka) and has obtained professional certifications from Lean Six Sigma, Microsoft, HP, and Dell awarding bodies

Senior Business Development Manager
Abans PLC

Mr. Supun Kalyananda

With bachelor’s degree and professional certifications in information technology from reputed foreign institutions, Supun has more than 15 years of experience in IT industry.

He is specialized in IT Enterprise solution business development and identifying, executing and managing partnerships and strategic initiatives.