Masud Khan joins BAT Bangladesh as Independent Director

BAT Bangladesh (BATB) has recently appointed Masud Khan as its new Independent Director, reports UNB.

With more than 43 years of experience in multinational and domestic companies, Masud Khan brings a wealth of expertise and strategic vision to the board, according to a press release on Friday.

Masud's career spans a range of leadership roles, including his current positions as Chief Adviser to the Board at MI Cement Factory Limited (Crown Cement), Chairman of Unilever Consumer Care Limited, and Independent Director at Marico Bangladesh and Singer Bangladesh, it said.

He also chairs the Audit Committees of Berger Paints and Singer Bangladesh and previously served as the Chief Financial Officer at LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited. Across these roles, he has consistently provided exceptional strategic oversight and governance.

As a former employee of BAT Bangladesh, Masud has held multiple key positions within the company, like Management Accountant, Plant Controller, Chief Accountant, Audit Manager, and MRPII Programme Manager. During his time at BAT Bangladesh, he has introduced evolutionary systems in sales, finance, and operational planning, contributing significantly to the organisational and financial growth of the company, said the release.

Being a Chartered Accountant, Fellow Member of FCA of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Cost Accountant, Fellow Member (FICWA) of the Institute of Costs and Works Accountants of India, Fellow Member of both CMA (Australia and New Zealand), Masud Khan is a renowned figure in Bangladesh's corporate and professional circles. His involvement as a speaker, contributing writer, and guest lecturer in multiple platforms highlights his commitment to promoting business excellence and thought leadership.

"I feel honoured to rejoin BAT Bangladesh and become part of the board. I am excited to bring my expertise in corporate governance, strategic finance, and operational excellence and look forward to working with the talented team to attain impactful and sustainable growth in the country," he said.