Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, and training across corporate and development sectors, the expert has demonstrated proficiency in managing and expanding market presence. Career highlights include leading projects funded by international donors and achieving significant growth. Key qualifications encompass project management, capacity building, and commercialization of technologies. Notable accomplishments feature managing large sales teams, developing successful marketing campaigns, and facilitating partnerships for international initiatives. Previously held roles such as General Manager at Practical Action Consulting and Director of Marketing & Distribution at BOP Innovation Centre.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the Asian Development Bank and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The expert's involvement includes project implementation and capacity building in areas like energy and urban planning. Notable projects include the TESIRH and BETTS projects in Bangladesh, focusing on socially inclusive development and faecal sludge management technologies. The scope of these projects is national, targeting multiple regions within Bangladesh to improve livelihoods through innovative technology and commercialization strategies.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions across multiple sectors, including rural development, energy, social development, and marketing. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as General Manager and Director, with a focus on business development, project management, and commercialization. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating technology in faecal sludge management and developing entrepreneurial capacities in rural settings. Their work primarily spans Bangladesh, with projects aimed at improving livelihoods through innovative and sustainable solutions. Extensive experience working in Bangladesh has provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. Additionally, work in the United Kingdom has offered international exposure and understanding of diverse cultural and business environments.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is fluent in English and Bangla, with limited speaking abilities in French, Arabic, and Hindi. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings, including managing projects in Bangladesh and collaborating with international teams. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration with a major in Finance from BRAC University, Bangladesh, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from North South University, Bangladesh. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Economics at Independent University Bangladesh.