The move follows the recent passing of A.G. Ratnapala Samaraweera, the previously-serving Chairman of the Maliban Group, who is also Kumudika’s father.

Samaraweera was the son of the late A.G. Hinni Appuhamy, the legendary Founder of Maliban, and upheld the long-standing Maliban family tradition of quality, excellence, and innovation.

Kumudika Fernando, who has served as the Managing Director for over a decade, is eminently qualified to lead Maliban into the future, and continue the legacy of the Maliban family.

Trained under her father’s guidance, she has been instrumental in overseeing the management and operations of the company, driving significant growth through product diversification, expanding exports, and entering new markets.