09/07/2025
Dr. A. B. Mohamed Azeem, Ph.D (JP-WI)
Business Strategist | Peace Ambassador | Justice of the Peace.
Dr. A. B. Mohamed Azeem is a distinguished Sri Lankan business leader, academic, and social advocate with over two decades of experience in corporate management, operations, and human development.
Dr. Azeem earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Management from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, India, complemented by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Specialized Operational Management from the University of the Valley, Mexico City. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from South Eastern University of Sri Lanka and multiple postgraduate diplomas in marketing, export/import management, insurance, and banking.
His academic pursuits are matched by his professional achievements, having held leadership roles in various enterprises and contributing to the strategic growth of numerous companies under the group umbrella. Prior to becoming CEO, he served as Chief Operating Officer and also held roles in finance, insurance, and construction sectors.
Dr. Azeem is also an accomplished public servant and peace advocate. He was appointed a Peace Ambassador by the Human Rights Broadcasting Network (Pvt) Ltd and All Ceylon Media Association and holds the honorary title of Justice of the Peace for the Whole Island (JP-WI), appointed by the Honorable Minister of Justice in Sri Lanka. He currently serves as the Honorary Services Executive Director of the Human Rights Organization of Justice of Peace & Citizens of Sri Lanka and as a media journalist for human rights advocacy.
A prolific contributor to leadership and development platforms, he has participated in several leadership workshops across Sri Lanka, including those held at The Kingsbury, Galadari, and Ceylon Continental Hotels in Colombo. His research publication titled “Liquidity, Long-term Solvency and Profitability: Evidence from Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka” (2019) reflects his academic rigor and insight into corporate finance.
Dr. Azeem is fluent in Tamil, Sinhala, Arabic and English, also is known for his disciplined, team-oriented work ethic and his passion for driving social and economic progress within his community.