Rupali Chowdhury new Independent Director of LafargeHolcim
May 08, 2025 00:00:00
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC (LHB) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Rupali Haque Chowdhury as an Independent Director of the company. Ms. Chowdhury is the Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh, says a statement.
Ms. Chowdhury brings with her an illustrious career spanning four decades in leadership, corporate governance and industrial growth, making her a valuable addition to the LHB Board. She has a proven track record of success in leading and managing businesses, and her expertise in the building industry will be invaluable to LHB.
Christof Hässig, Chairman of LHB, said, "We are delighted to welcome Ms. Chowdhury to the Board of Directors. Her extensive experience and leadership skills will be a valuable asset to our Company as we continue to grow and expand our operations in Bangladesh."
Currently, Ms. Chowdhury is the President of the Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC), Senior Vice President of the Bangladesh Economic Zone Investors Association (BEZIA), Independent Director at Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Limited, and Director of SMC Enterprise Limited, Berger Fosroc Ltd., Jenson & Nicholson (Bangladesh) Ltd. and Berger Becker Bangladesh Ltd.
She holds an MBA from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, and a Bachelor's degree with Honours in chemistry from the University of Chittagong.