Maharaja Foods PLC has announced a series of strategic changes to its Board of Directors, appointing Imran Furkan as Chairman and Gimhan Sawinda Rajapaksha Dissanayake as an Independent Non-Executive Director, as the company reinforces its corporate governance framework and positions itself for its next phase of growth.

The company said the Board restructuring reflects its commitment to long-term value creation by combining experienced strategic leadership with the entrepreneurial vision that has driven the Group’s expansion. Imran Furkan, a recognised corporate leader with extensive regional board experience, succeeds Guganathan Vijayananth as Chairman. Vijayananth will continue serving the company as Executive, Non-Independent Director, focusing on retail expansion and the development of new business ventures.

Meanwhile, Vithyanath Guganathan will continue as Managing Director, ensuring continuity in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of the business during the transition.

Furkan currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Tresync, Australia, and holds several board positions across the Asia-Pacific region. His expertise spans corporate strategy, market expansion, governance, and geopolitical, economic and technology risk management.

The newly appointed Independent Non-Executive Director, Gimhan Sawinda Rajapaksha Dissanayake, brings entrepreneurial experience across the tea, hospitality, wellness and lifestyle sectors. He is expected to contribute valuable insights in business strategy, brand development and international market expansion.

Maharaja Foods PLC operates across food manufacturing and exports, FMCG distribution and supermarket retailing, and believes the strengthened Board will further support its strategic ambitions while enhancing governance standards and sustainable business growth.