Tanaz Pestonjee, Business Development Director of Abans Group, has been awarded the Transformational Business Leader of the Year at the fifteenth Top 50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2025 held in Colombo.

The international accolade presented by Women in Management recognises her exceptional contribution to modernising Sri Lanka’s retail sector.

With over fifteen years of experience, Pestonjee has driven Abans’ evolution into a premium lifestyle retailer by introducing global brands and supporting local enterprises during challenging economic periods. Her leadership reflects Abans’ commitment to empowering women and driving meaningful progress across the country’s corporate landscape.