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Mr. Syed Alamgir. Picture: Collected[/caption]
Mr. Syed Alamgir, Managing Director, ACI Consumer Brands, joined Akij Ventures. Last Monday (March 1, 2021) was his first working day in Akij. Syed Alamgir joined Akij Ventures as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Mr. Alamgir is well known among the CEOs of corporate houses of the country. His slogan '100% Halal Soap' once brought a new soap brand to the top of the market. Besides, he has popularized various products in the field of consumer and daily necessities or fast moving consumer goods (FMCG).
The marketing strategy for halal soap was described as a "case study" in a version of the famous book ‘Principles of Marketing’ by US marketing expert Kotler.
Asked why he left ACI for Akij, Mr. Alamgir said, "ACI is now well-established. On the other hand, Akij Ventures wants to invest in many new sectors. That's why I went there. '
Syed Alamgir joined ACI Consumer Brands in January 1998 as Executive Director. He oversaw the group's food and consumer goods business under Consumer Brands.
Mr. Alamgir joined May & Baker (now Sanofi) in 1976 for the first time after completing his MBA from the Institute of Business Administration, Dhaka University. After 16 years there, he joined the Jamuna Group. By joining the Jamuna he got a wider range. He had 11 companies under him, which he grew. By joining ACI from Jamuna, he grew the business of consumer brands.
Mr.Syed Alamgir said that even if he goes to Akij, he will remain as a director in the boards of various organizations.
Source: Online/SZK
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