Maharaja Foods PLC has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors, aiming to enhance governance and propel the Group into its next growth phase. Mr. Imran Furkan has been appointed as the new Chairman, bringing a wealth of strategic experience to the role. Additionally, Mr. Gimhan Sawinda Rajapaksha Dissanayake has been welcomed as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
In this transition, former Chairman Mr. Guganathan Vijayananth shifts to the role of Executive Non-Independent Director, where he will concentrate on expanding retail operations and developing new ventures for the Group. Mr. Vithyanath Guganathan will maintain his position as Managing Director, ensuring consistent leadership in the daily operations of the company.
The Board emphasized that these changes reflect the company’s dedication to strong corporate governance and sustained value creation. The combination of Mr. Furkan’s extensive experience across various sectors and the entrepreneurial spirit of the founding leadership is expected to drive the Group forward.
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Board Profiles
Mr. Imran Furkan – Chairman, Maharaja Foods PLC
Mr. Furkan provides strategic guidance to boards and CEOs regarding market expansion and the management of geopolitical, economic, and technological risks. He is currently the CEO of Tresync in Australia and holds several board positions across the Asia-Pacific region, including Senior Independent Director for Asiri Health PLC and Asiri Surgical Hospital PLC, as well as Independent Non-Executive Director for Odel PLC, Softlogic Capital PLC, Softlogic Holdings PLC, and Diamond Life Insurance in Bangladesh. His previous roles include CEO of SLASSCOM and the Sri Lanka Press Institute. He is a Fellow Member of CPA Australia and CIMA UK, holding an MBA from Australia and a BA (Hons) from the UK.
Mr. Gimhan Sawinda Rajapaksha Dissanayake – Non-Executive, Independent Director
Mr. Dissanayake is an entrepreneur with a background in tea manufacturing, hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle sectors. He is currently a Director at Adams View Tea Factory (Pvt) Ltd, a family-owned tea manufacturer located in Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa region, as well as at ROBA Investments (Pvt) Ltd, which focuses on hospitality and wellness. He earned a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Durham University in the UK and is also a former national water polo player for Sri Lanka. His expertise spans business strategy, brand development, and product innovation, with a keen interest in promoting Sri Lankan products on a global scale.
Mr. Guganathan Vijayananth – Executive, Non-Independent Director
Mr. Vijayananth is a talented entrepreneur with a strong track record in the logistics and food and beverage sectors. He has played a crucial role in establishing a solid client base for Maharaja Foods and its subsidiaries. He previously oversaw the company’s transformation from a family-run partnership to a structured Group with distinct business units in retail, logistics, and food and beverage. In his new position, he will focus on retail expansion and new business development. He holds a Business Management degree with a specialization in Economics and Consulting from Aston University.
Mr. Vithyanath Guganathan – Managing Director
Mr. Guganathan continues as Managing Director of Maharaja Foods PLC, ensuring stable leadership during the Board’s transition to its new structure and overseeing the daily operations of the company.
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