Expack celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 championing workplace equality

Seen here is Rasini Ayanthi Bandara conducting a session

Expack Corrugated Cartons PLC, a leading corrugated carton manufacturer in Sri Lanka and a subsidiary of Aberdeen Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, celebrated International Women’s Day 2025 with an inspiring event at its state-of-the-art factory premises in Kelaniya. The event recognized the invaluable contributions of women and reaffirmed Expack’s commitment to gender inclusion, empowerment, and workplace wellbeing.

This year’s celebration placed a strong emphasis on psychological wellbeing and the measures Expack has taken to ensure an enabling environment for its 300-strong workforce, in alignment with its broader DEI policies. As part of the event, Expack honored outstanding female employees who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and innovation in their roles, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to recognizing and uplifting women in the workplace.

Adding further inspiration to the occasion, Ms. Rasini Ayanthi Bandara, a distinguished HR and corporate governance expert, shared her insights on the evolving role of women in modern society. Drawing from her extensive experience in strategic HR, leadership development, and board governance, Ms. Bandara emphasized the importance of gender equity in the workplace and encouraged women to embrace opportunities for professional growth.

Expack has long championed equal career opportunities, ensuring that both men and women are respected and rewarded equally. The company upholds an open-door policy for all employees and fosters a workplace culture where women are valued as essential contributors to the company’s success and the broader economy.

Women’s empowerment at Expack is driven by top leadership, with a firm commitment to zero tolerance for gender bias and discrimination. The company actively addresses workplace stigmatization of women, recognizing its long-term impact on professional and personal lives.

The team at Expack

As a company that values diversity and inclusivity, Expack takes pride in maintaining a workplace where every individual has a voice, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, age, gender, norms, or beliefs. The company continues to implement initiatives that support gender diversity, including mentorship programs, leadership training, and policies that promote a healthy work-life balance.

Expack’s commitment to workplace excellence has earned it consecutive rankings among the one of the 100 Best Workplaces in Asia for 5 years and the one of the top 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka for 6 years. The International Women’s Day 2025 celebration underscored the company’s steadfast dedication to fostering an environment where women are empowered, recognized, and given equal opportunities to excel and lead.