Abans appoints Buddhika Dharmawardene as new CEO | Daily FT

Ft · 🇱🇰 public Sri Lanka · Aug 24, 2026 · 186 words

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Saturday Sep 26, 2026 Monday, 24 August 2026 05:34 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Abans PLC has appointed Buddhika Dharmawardene as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 20 August 2026.

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What happened

Saturday Sep 26, 2026 Monday, 24 August 2026 05:34 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Abans PLC has appointed Buddhika Dharmawardene as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 20 August 2026.

Why it matters

Dharmawardene joined Abans PLC on 1 November 1999 and has over 26 years of experience with the Group.

Common ground

During his distinguished career with Abans, he has held several key positions, including Brand Manager, Deputy Director, Chief Marketing Officer, and Director of Operations, a position he assumed in March 2023.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.ft.lk/business/Abans-appoints-Buddhika-Dharmawardene-as-new-CEO/34-7…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He holds an MBA with a Merit Pass from the University of Wales, UK”

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The detail regarding the MBA with a Merit Pass from the University of Wales is only explicitly mentioned in the Daily FT report.

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web search NEUTRAL — He holds an MBA with a Merit Pass from the University of Wales, UK, and has completed Leadership Development – Executive Education at NUS Business School.
https://www.ft.lk/business/Abans-appoints-Buddhika-Dharmawar…

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web search NEUTRAL — View Buddhika Dharmawardene’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/buddhika-dharmawardene-0ba91b105

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web search NEUTRAL — Top university in Wales and 24th out of 123 universities in the UK. Guardian University Guide 2027. Three USW students walking outside of Cardiff Campus - Atrium.A person is sat in an armchair. They a…
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Claim 2: “Director of Operations, a position he assumed in March 2023.”

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The provided evidence mentions the CEO appointment but does not mention the specific date (March 2023) or the assumption of the Director of Operations role.

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web search NEUTRAL — Abans PLC has appointed Buddhika Dharmawardene as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 20 August 2026, marking a significant leadership.
https://globalceomag.com/abans-plc-appoints-buddhika-dharmaw…

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web search NEUTRAL — Buddhika Dharmawardene liked this. Abans Group, in partnership with Dialog Axiata PLC, introduces the Motorola G35 5G and Motorola G57 5G to Sri Lanka—bringing stylish design, powerful performance and…
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/buddhika-dharmawardene-0ba91b105

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web search NEUTRAL — General Contact Us. Head Office. Abans PLC No 498, Galle Road Colombo-03 Sri Lanka.Annual Report 2023-24. View All.
https://abansgroup.com/contact-us/

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Claim 3: “has over 26 years of experience with the Group.”

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Multiple sources (Daily FT and other news reports) explicitly state that Dharmawardene has over 26 years of experience with the Abans Group.

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Claim 4: “Dharmawardene joined Abans PLC on 1 November 1999”

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While the date November 1, 1999 is mentioned, it appears primarily in the Daily FT report; other sources mention 'over 26 years' but do not explicitly confirm the specific start date.

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web search NEUTRAL — Abans PLC has appointed Buddhika Dharmawardene as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 20 August 2026, marking a significant leadership appointment for the company. Dharmawardene brings mo…
https://globalceomag.com/abans-plc-appoints-buddhika-dharmaw…

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web search NEUTRAL — Abans PLC has appointed Buddhika Dharmawardene as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 20 August 2026. Dharmawardene joined Abans PLC on 1 November 1999 and has over 26 years of experience…
https://www.ft.lk/business/Abans-appoints-Buddhika-Dharmawar…

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web search NEUTRAL — • 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 ove…
https://business360lk.com/news/abans-plc-appoints-buddhika-d…

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Claim 5: “Abans PLC has appointed Buddhika Dharmawardene as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 20 August 2026.”

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The appointment of Buddhika Dharmawardene as CEO effective 20 August 2026 is reported by multiple independent sources including Daily FT and other news summaries.

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web search NEUTRAL — Abans PLC proudly announces the appointment of Buddhika Dharmawardene as its Chief Executive Officer, marking an important milestone in the company's continued journey of growth and excellence.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/abanslk/?originalSubdomain=…

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https://abansgroup.com/about-us/

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Claim 6: “he has held several key positions, including Brand Manager, Deputy Director, Chief Marketing Officer, and Director of Operations”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results (Reddit and adult content) and does not contain information regarding his previous job titles.

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Claim 7: “has completed Leadership Development – Executive Education at NUS Business School.”

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The completion of Leadership Development at NUS Business School is only explicitly mentioned in the Daily FT report.

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.