Mrs. Aban Pestonjee is the founder and chairperson of Abans Group, one of Sri Lanka's most successful and diversified business conglomerates. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 1968 when, as a housewife and mother of three, she saw a need for a better way to support families. Motivated by her own experiences, she started the business by selling used household appliances, refurbishing and reselling them from her garage. Despite the challenges of Sri Lanka's closed economy at the time, including a ban on foreign imports, Aban’s ability to offer reliable brands and quality service quickly set her apart from competitors.