AMW appoints Jawahar Ganesh as new Group MD

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), an Al-Futtaim Company in Dubai and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s automotive industry, announced the appointment of Jawahar Ganesh as its new Group Managing Director. 

In his new role as Group Managing Director, Ganesh will be overseeing the diverse operations of the AMW group. This includes automotive sales and after-sales services, lubricants, batteries and tyres, tyre retreading and financial services (leasing, hire purchase) and a multitude of other strategic divisions. 

As part of his responsibilities, he will also serve on the boards of AMW Ltd and AMW Capital Leasing and Finance PLC, working closely with the Al-Futtaim group to further enhance and strengthen AMW’s operational excellence in Sri Lanka.

Ganesh’s distinguished career spans over three decades and he brings with him a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, business transformation, finance and operational management across international markets. 

He has successfully led large-scale teams, driven process and cultural transformations and consistently delivered strong growth in both revenue and profitability. 

An accomplished executive, Ganesh has held key leadership roles in after-sales, business planning, finance and development with globally reputed automotive brands such as Nissan and Mitsubishi in Europe and the Middle East. 

His vast expertise in service strategy, innovation and after-sales delivery has been instrumental in establishing him as a trusted leader in driving performance and customer satisfaction in competitive markets.