ABOUT US

OUR CULTURE

The World of Aberdeen

The Nation’s redefining hub.

At Aberdeen Holdings, we’re focused on shaping a better future for all. With operations spanning industries like Aviation, Pharmaceutical, Recycling, and Packaging, we’re committed to positively impacting the lives of millions of people across Sri Lanka.

Our investments aren’t just about creating profit; they’re about promoting sustainability and equity in everything we do. By embracing our local heritage, we’re building a future that everyone can be proud of

At Aberdeen Holdings, we think big, do better, and accomplish the greatest feats. We envision to be the driving force behind positive change across every industry, in every corner of the world.

We aim to revolutionise and transform business on a level never achieved in Sri Lanka, with our influence reaching the furthest corners of the world.

Our greatest asset is our team of experienced professionals, who help us pioneer in and venture further into numerous fields, enabling Aberdeen Holdings to exploit industries and reach their fullest potential.

Our leadership helms the company with their expertise from a multitude of sectors, decades of acceptance, inclusion, and integration making Aberdeen Holdings the giant it is today.

OUR CULTURE

The World of Aberdeen

The Nation’s redefining hub.

At Aberdeen Holdings, we’re focused on shaping a better future for all. With operations spanning industries like Aviation, Pharmaceutical, Recycling, and Packaging, we’re committed to positively impacting the lives of millions of people across Sri Lanka.

Our investments aren’t just about creating profit; they’re about promoting sustainability and equity in everything we do. By embracing our local heritage, we’re building a future that everyone can be proud of

At Aberdeen Holdings, we think big, do better, and accomplish the greatest feats. We envision to be the driving force behind positive change across every industry, in every corner of the world.

We aim to revolutionise and transform business on a level never achieved in Sri Lanka, with our influence reaching the furthest corners of the world.

Our greatest asset is our team of experienced professionals, who help us pioneer in and venture further into numerous fields, enabling Aberdeen Holdings to exploit industries and reach their fullest potential.

Our leadership helms the company with their expertise from a multitude of sectors, decades of acceptance, inclusion, and integration making Aberdeen Holdings the giant it is today.

Our Vision & Mission

To be the driving force behind positive change across every industry that we operate in.

We are committed to driving change and ensuring sustainability. We strive to impact businesses and uplift communities as we invest in, develop and renew industries.

Our Values

VALUES

Our core values are acceptance, unclusion, and integration. We believe the path to a brighter future is empowerment and equity, and our values strongly uphold this belief.

Equal
Opportunity

We foster a culture that values fairness and inclusivity.

Challenge
Conventions

We alwalys embrace progressive thought.

Ensure
Sustainability

We support initiatives to conserve and protect our planet.

Revolutionise
and Transform
Business

We encourage a mindset that embraces growth.

Spur
Innovation

We invest in ideas that make a difference.

Uplift
Communities

We nurture a philosophy of giving back to the people and places around us.

OUR HISTORY

Our Story

Our story began in 1995 when we brought to life our goal of building a sustainable and equitable future. We nurture and inspire companies across various sectors, helping them grow and evolve. What started as investment has become a partnership through which we share knowledge and services to help companies achieve their maximum potential through a guided strategy.

OUR ROADMAP

Timeline

1995
March 15

Aberdeen Holdings is found as Expolanka Investments as a privately-held conglomerate of the Kassim family

1997

FitsAir commences operations as the first private airlines in Sri Lanka

2011
March 31

Expack Corrugated Cartons comes under Expolanka Investments

2012
Feb 23

The inauguration of Aberdeen Holdings with the official name change

2013

Lanka Premier Foods(Paan Paan), Lanka Commodity Holdings & HiEnergy joins Aberdeen Holdings

2014
May 2

Lanka Commodity Trading is found as the exporting arm of Lanka Commodity Holdings

2014
November 14

 8 companies including Expoteas, Bio Extracts & Expoceylon Pharmaceuticals are acquired by Aberdeen Holdings

2015
Feb 23

Neptune Papers, Antler Foundry, Beta Ventures & 25% of Vidullanka PLC are acquired by Aberdeen Holdings

2016

FITS Express is born under Aberdeen Holdings as the authorized service contractor of UPS Sri Lanka

2017
May

Lanka Premier Foods (Paan Paan) leaves Aberdeen Holdings

2017
September

Expo Commodities Global was born as the hub of commodity exporting

2018
July

Lanka Commodity Trading and a few other related operations were restructured under Expo Commodities Global

2018
October

Ruhunu Farms is acquired by Aberdeen Holdings

2019

Fits Retail commences operations as a coffee solutions provider under Aberdeen Holdings

2020

 Aberdeen Holdings sells off the final portions of its Vidullanka PLC stake

2021
February

DFC Roasters was inaugurated along with the brand Damn Fine Coffee Roasters

2021
November

Expack Corrugated Cartons PLC becomes the first Aberdeen Holdings company to be listed under the Colombo Stock Exchange