Nestlé Bangladesh appoints Deepal Abeywickrema as new chairman

Deepal Abeywickrema, managing director of Nestlé Bangladesh PLC, has also been appointed as the chairman of the company with effect from April 6.

With over 30 years of experience at Nestlé, Deepal also served in India, Australia, Malaysia, and other countries where he gained a profound understanding of business dynamics.

Under the dynamic leadership of Deepal, Nestlé has been recognised as the leading nutrition, health, and wellness company in Bangladesh, ensuring long-term sustainable growth and creating shared value for society.

Before joining Nestle Bangladesh, Abeywickrema was Senior Vice-president (Sales) for Nestle Lanka Limited in Sri Lanka.

He joined Nestle Lanka in 1985 in Sales function.

His consistent performance paved the way for several varied roles that have enriched his overall experience and helped him to excel in the Nestle world.