OUR AMBASSADORS

Mr. Rahman is an international leader with board-level exposure in key emerging markets. He is currently building a global digital health company. He has built the first technology accelerator program in Bangladesh and the first accelerator program for rural areas. As a banker, he was an emerging market specialist with an excellent record of turning around and growing businesses. He has over 18+ years of experience in leading cross-cultural and cross-geographical teams with a track record of performance. He is a team leader and an impressive communicator with a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to build and coach high-performance teams.

Ms. Amin has set a benchmark for other women in our society by being a successful HR professional and has worked in the World Bank Group in Washington DC for almost two decades. In Bangladesh, she has worked in BRAC NGO, UNICEF, and Rangs Ltd. Holding extensive experience in local and international HR companies she is specialized in HR strategy and partnership with operations, changes management, problem-solving, and she thoroughly enjoys working with diversified people.

With 18 years of experience in the HR field, Ms. Hossain has made outstanding contributions in changing management by developing unique strategies and structured organization. Her excellent communication and negotiations skills allowed her to build sustainable and win-win relationships with unions throughout her career. Ms. Hossain’s rare dedication to consistent improvements in corporate and media communication makes her an asset to the industry.

With 35 years of journey, he is an internationally experienced human resources & talent leader, with considerable strategic and commercial focus in the delivery of ‘best in class’ performance management, organization design, talent development and employee engagement processes. Fully committed to deliver relevant HR solutions and aligned corporate strategic mission, he employs an inclusive leadership style to empower and advise managers, stakeholders and colleagues to leverage talent towards strategic success.

Mr. Barkat is an experienced Country Manager, who reached the peaks of his career in the banking industry across Asia and North America. He is the Head of Bangladesh franchise and he led transformation of HBL Bangladesh to become one of the most respected foreign banks in the country. He also established business strategy based on innovative client solutions and operational excellence supported by electronic delivery channels. His strong knowledge and experience of Bangladesh’s market will support the continued growth of the business as they continue to focus on clients, people and good corporate governance.

Mr. Hussain, former CEO & Managing Director of IDLC Finance Limited, is widely recognized and highly celebrated across the financial sector for being the architect of IDLC Finance’s meteoric rise over the past six years. Currently he is working towards BRAC Bank’s initiative on building a poverty-free Bangladesh. His performance and active leadership style has delivered results for the past 30 years in this industry.

This man has pioneered the introduction of personal computers in the country by being part of the very first IT company called CIPROCO Computers Ltd. Mr. Haider also pioneered and the Consortium for Business Development Services (CBDS) with a vision to be a powerhouse to generate business solutions and to enhance pro-poor growth by enabling micro, small and medium enterprises to be more competitive.

Mr. Quazi has expertise in various fields such as Strategy, Manufacturing Supply Chain, HR Strategy, Org. Design, Talent Management, Executive Search, Executive Coaching, Employer Branding, and HR Shared Services design. He tends to highlight the use of innovation and agility to provide sustainable management solutions to one’s business.

Ms. Rahman is an advocate for women to build careers in ICT and to grasp the opportunity to nurture one's creativity and build a successful future. She is a passionate and hardworking leader who is constantly pushing the barriers to redefine the IT sector of the country through her innovations. Ms. Rahman has 12 years of experience in the Telecom sector with 10 years in Leadership role and expertise in Project Management.

Shams Zaman is the Finance and Banking guru and he holds excellence in corporate finance, credit risk, marketing and negotiation, treasury and strategic management. He aspires to create long term financing to support Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in the most competitive and structurally efficient fashion keeping in view their long term viability. As the Head of Corporate and Investment Banking Head of Citi, Shams is also responsible for Citi’s Corporate, Global Subsidiaries, Financial Institutions, Public Sector and Investment Banking businesses.

With a persistent hunger for innovation and remarkable performance as a leader and mentor, Ms. Sultan’s inspirational commitment and 14 years of experience in the Human Resources Department has earned her the position of Customer Experience Officer in one of the largest steel manufacturing companies in Bangladesh, making her the first female CXO in such an industry. Ms. Sultan transformed recruitment by refining the talent acquisition process in Robi, making it one of the preferred employer’s brand. Her ability to motivate and engage with individuals from all backgrounds makes her an exemplary leader to work for.

Shwapna Bhowmick is an aspirational youth icon and change-maker in the clothing and apparel industry. She has been working with one of the leading fashion clothing makers Marks & Spencer. She has contributed to the development of the country, be it any sector. She believes that once the employees feel connected, their level of efficiency increases resulting in a better quality of work. More robust courses on smart communication and grooming sessions need to be introduced to create potential leaders who will take the garment industry ahead of the global competition.