Hassan Kassim joins Ex-Pack Board | Daily FT
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11 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.
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“Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC has appointed Hassan Kassim to its Board as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director.”
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The company's own governance/executive committee page lists Mohamed Hassan S. Kassim as a Director.
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— Executive Committee: Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC. Manager. Positions held Since.Director. Committees Since. Mohamed Hassan S. Kassim.
https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/EX-PACK-CORRUGATE…
https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/EX-PACK-CORRUGATE…
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— EX-PACK CORRUGATED CARTONS PLC is a company based in Sri Lanka.External link for EX-PACK CORRUGATED CARTONS PLC. Industry.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/expack-corrugated-cartons-p…
https://www.linkedin.com/company/expack-corrugated-cartons-p…
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— Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC engages in the manufacture and sale of printed corrugated cartons in Sri Lanka, Other South Asia, and internationally. The company’s products include regular slotted car…
https://www.investing.com/equities/expack-corrugated-cartons
https://www.investing.com/equities/expack-corrugated-cartons
“Kassim serves as the Deputy Chairman and Group Director of Aberdeen Holdings Ltd.”
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Two independent sources (Aberdeen Holdings official site and LinkedIn) confirm Hassan Kassim is the Deputy Chairman and Group Director of Aberdeen Holdings Ltd.
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— Mr. hassan kassim. Deputy chairman.GROUP DIRECTOR. Abdullah Kassim is a results-oriented professional with experience in senior management, specializing in Business Process Re-Engineering, Mergers & A…
https://aberdeenholdings.com/our-people/
https://aberdeenholdings.com/our-people/
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— Hassan Kassim. Deputy Chairman at Aberdeen Holdings/ Managing Director Amana Takaful PLC. Sri Lanka. 634 followers 500+ connections.
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/hassan-kassim-914010169
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/hassan-kassim-914010169
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— Ruhunu Farms (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Aberdeen Holdings, has opened its expanded poultry facility in Hambantota, marking the most significant transformation in its 46-year history.
https://www.lankatalks.com/post/ruhunu-farms-unveils-new-fac…
https://www.lankatalks.com/post/ruhunu-farms-unveils-new-fac…
“The Group’s portfolio includes notable enterprises such as FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s only privately held airline”
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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant (referring to NASCAR driver Kyle Busch) and do not mention FitsAir or Aberdeen Holdings.
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— Outside of the driver’s seat, Busch is active with his wife, Samantha, in the operation of The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund benefitting in-need families struggling with infertility.
https://kylebusch.com/kyle/
https://kylebusch.com/kyle/
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— Jun 19, 2021 · Kyle Busch Motorsports becomes first Truck team to win owners’ championship in first year. Kyle also picked up the win in the season finale, his 8th win in 16 starts in the 2010 Camping…
https://kylebusch.com/highlights/
https://kylebusch.com/highlights/
“Fits Express, the sole authorised UPS agent in Sri Lanka”
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A web search result explicitly states that FITS Express is the sole authorized service contractor for UPS Global in Sri Lanka.
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— FITS Express is the sole authorized service contractor for UPS Global, the world’s largest courier company offering door-to-door services to over 220 countries.
https://aberdeenholdings.com/fits-express-2/
https://aberdeenholdings.com/fits-express-2/
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— Fits Retail is the sole authorized agent for Dallmayr and authorized agents for Delonghi, Rancilio, Egro, Bravilor Bonomat, Bodum in Sri Lanka. We don’t just sell coffee.
https://damnfine.co/elevating-coffee-culture-fits-retail/
https://damnfine.co/elevating-coffee-culture-fits-retail/
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— Discover fast, reliable global shipping and logistics solutions with UPS. Explore our shipping and tracking services and streamline your supply chain today.
https://www.ups.com/us/en/home
https://www.ups.com/us/en/home
“Expack PLC, a publicly listed leader in corrugated packaging solutions”
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Investing.com confirms Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC engages in the manufacture and sale of printed corrugated cartons in Sri Lanka and internationally.
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— DS Smith Plc, headquartered in the UK, specializes in corrugated packaging and paper products. Its strategy revolves around providing innovative solutions tailored to customer needs, which has resulte…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-trends-revenue-potential-…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-trends-revenue-potential-…
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— IPS, acronym for Italian Packaging Solutions, aims to offer complete solutions for the packaging of FOOD and NON-FOOD products.Combine the machine with the product. Discover the company.
https://www.ipstech.it/en/
https://www.ipstech.it/en/
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— Specialization: Corrugated cartons, boxes, and packaging with high-end printing solutions. Notable: Offers specialized corrugated packaging with an emphasis on quality printing for branding. 9. Nefab …
https://corrugationmachinespares.com/top-10-corrugated-board…
https://corrugationmachinespares.com/top-10-corrugated-board…
“Baraka, a premium herbal and wellness brand with an international presence”
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One source describes Baraka as an international farm-to-market brand, but it does not explicitly link it to Hassan Kassim or Aberdeen Holdings in the provided text.
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— Asclepius Wellness Private Limited Corporate Office Plot No. 18, Pocket-8, Block-C, Near Shriram Finance, Sector-17, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110075.
https://www.asclepiuswellness.com/login.aspx
https://www.asclepiuswellness.com/login.aspx
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— Baraka is an international farm-to-market brand famous for its exotic foods directly imported from countries throughout the Middle East. Staying true to tradition, we abide by a philosophy focused on …
https://www.amazon.com/Variety-Assortment-Assorted-Chamomile…
https://www.amazon.com/Variety-Assortment-Assorted-Chamomile…
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— Baraka Herbal Balm is an external application prepared using a range of herbs and spices in the form of oil extracts. It will give relief from colds, contusions, influenza, sprains, catarrh, tonsillit…
https://barakanaturals.com/products/baraka-balm-50g
https://barakanaturals.com/products/baraka-balm-50g
“He is also the Founder and Director of Expo Commodities Global Ltd.”
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The evidence mentions Farook Kassim as a founder/director, but does not explicitly confirm Hassan Kassim as the Founder and Director of Expo Commodities Global Ltd.
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— Mr. farook kassim. Founder-group director. Farook Kassim is an experienced international entrepreneur. He heads Al-Bogari Holdings, an investment firm based in Dubai, UAE. He is also the Founding Chai…
https://aberdeenholdings.com/our-people/
https://aberdeenholdings.com/our-people/
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— Amãna Takaful PLC Managing Director Hassan Kassim holds a BA (Hons.) in Management Studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. Kassim is an experienced business leader and was recently appointed as…
https://www.themorning.lk/articles/178560
https://www.themorning.lk/articles/178560
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— Expo Commodities Global (Pvt) Ltd is a dedicated organization that works directly with farmers to produce, process, and export spices from over seven different origins.
https://expodmcc.com/about
https://expodmcc.com/about
“Expo Commodities Global Ltd., a Presidential and National Export Award-winning spice exporter”
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Multiple sources confirm Expo Commodities (Pvt) Ltd is a major spice exporter and has won Presidential and National Export Awards.
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— Expo Commodities (Pvt.) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s largest spice exporters and a key subsidiary of Aberdeen Holdings, has once again demonstrated its dominance on the global export stage by clinching thr…
https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/business-news/Expo-Commodit…
https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/business-news/Expo-Commodit…
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— Expo Commodities Global (Pvt) Ltd is a dedicated organization that works directly with farmers to produce, process, and export spices from over seven different origins.
https://expodmcc.com/
https://expodmcc.com/
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— Expo Commodities (Pvt) Ltd, part of Expo Commodities Global, is strategically focused on driving sustainable export growth and strengthening Sri Lanka’s global positioning as a reliable supplier of hi…
https://hrnews.lk/expo-commodities-and-stay-naturals-honoure…
https://hrnews.lk/expo-commodities-and-stay-naturals-honoure…
“Hassan Kassim serves as the Managing Director of Amana Takaful PLC”
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Although the specific 'Evidence for claim 8' section was empty, the evidence provided for claim 6 (The Morning) and claim 1 (LinkedIn) both explicitly state Hassan Kassim is the Managing Director of Amana Takaful PLC.
“Kassim holds a BA (Hons.) Degree in Management Studies from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.”
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Although the specific 'Evidence for claim 9' section was empty, the evidence provided for claim 6 (The Morning) explicitly states that Hassan Kassim holds a BA (Hons.) in Management Studies from the University of Nottingham, UK.
“he was awarded the Young Leader Award at the 26th Asia Insurance Industry Awards (AIIA) 2022, becoming the first Sri Lankan to receive this prestigious regional recognition.”
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