Asif Zahir Asif Zahir has been appointed as chairman of National Finance Limited, a Non-Banking Financial Institution, said a press release.
He is serving as the deputy managing director of Ananta Group, one of the leading conglomerates in Bangladesh engaged in the apparel and textile manufacturing, real estate, digital commerce, and financial services sectors.
Asif Zahir is part of the executive leadership team of Ananta Apparels Ltd, one of the largest exporters of Apparel and Textiles in Bangladesh with revenues of $400 million and employing over 30,000 people.
Ananta Apparels is engaged in the production of jeans, suits, outerwear, lingerie, activewear and sweaters to leading retailers in the markets of the United States (US) and European Union.
Asif Zahir is also the founder and managing director of sindabad.com Ltd, one of the largest B2B focused e-commerce marketplaces in Bangladesh.
Mr. Zahir's professional journey includes experience in the United States as a Product Manager at Google Inc., where he specialised in developing applications for the Android mobile operating platform. His achievements in the tech industry highlight his strategic vision and expertise.
Mr. Zahir graduated from Stanford University, US, with a degree in Computer Science, where he was recognised as a President's Scholar and a Mayfield Fellow. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard University, US.
In 2019, he was honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (WEF), reflecting his significant contributions and leadership in his field.
Under Mr. Zahir's leadership, National Finance Ltd. is well-positioned to continue its strategic growth and achieve new milestones. His extensive experience and diverse background are expected to bring valuable insights and drive the company's future success.
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