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  1. Economic aspirations are being pursued for Port City Colombo, establishing a successful model for economic zone development in Sri Lanka.
  2. Strategic investments are positioning Colombo as a premier destination.

Aberdeen Group subsidiary changes leadership; Port City Colombo executive takes helm

1 report, 1 independent Updated Nov 1
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Sattar Kassim retired as Chairman of Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC, a listed subsidiary of Aberdeen Group, effective November 18, 2026. Aberdeen Group appointed Thulci Aluwihare, an Independent, Non-Executive Director, as the new Chairman of Ex-pack. Aluwihare is the Deputy Managing Director of Port City Colombo Ltd. and brings international experience in mergers and acquisitions and public-private partnerships.

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Why it matters

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The appointment places an executive involved in the Port City Colombo project into a leadership role at Ex-pack. This move aligns with strategic efforts to position Colombo as a major destination for strategic investments and economic zone development in Sri Lanka.

Strategic investments are positioning Colombo as a premier destination, pursuing economic aspirations for Port City Colombo as a model for economic zone development in Sri Lanka.

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Who's involved

  • Aberdeen GroupParent company of Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC, which underwent a governance change.
  • Port City ColomboThe project executive whose Deputy Managing Director is now Chairman of Ex-pack.

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