Leadership

A renowned businessman, Mr. Bhai was born in Kanpur, India and migrated to Dhaka after independence. He has been doing business in Bangladesh since 1948; he was a pioneer of the Bangladesh steel industry, establishing the country’s first steel mill in 1959. In addition to his vast industrial experience, Mr. Bhai is a former President of the United Chamber of Commerce and served as President of the Aga Khan Supreme Council for Bangladesh for over two decades.

Mr. Ali is a truly dedicated businessman and has been an industrial entrepreneur for over 40 years. He has been the Managing Director of Olympic since its inception and is solely credited with its success to date. In addition to his business accomplishments, he is a former Vice President and treasurer of the Lions Club, an executive committee member of the Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies and former Chairman of the Aga Khan Foundation National Committee, Bangladesh.

Mr. Bhai is a charismatic personality and a successful industrial entrepreneur in Bangladesh. He was actively engaged in the management of a steel producer for over three decades and has been an innovator in the local pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. In addition to his long list of business accomplishments, Mr. Bhai is a life member of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce.

Mrs. Bhai, a British citizen, has completed her education in the United Kingdom and has been involved in several businesses and social institutions since moving to Bangladesh in 1980. She is also a Director of RMB Fisheries Limited. An avid bridge player, she has represented Bangladesh at various tournaments, both locally and internationally.

Mr. Ali, educated at Indiana University in the United States, has been involved in the development of the company’s biscuit and confectionery businesses. He is the founder and Managing Director of Asia Commodity Limited and a Director of Interglobe Aviation (BD) Limited.

Ms. Virji has been an Independent Director of Olympic since September 2014. She has a long career in voluntary activities and has held several key positions with His Highness The Aga Khan’s organizations. She was the Vice President of the Aga Khan National Council for Bangladesh, Director of Aga Khan Education Service, Bangladesh and is Honorary Secretary of the Ismailia Cooperative Society.

Ms. Banu was appointed as an Independent Director of Olympic effective October 27, 2016. Ms. Banu obtained her M. Com in Accounting from the University of Dhaka. She is the Chairperson of Prime (BD) Inspection Service Limited and Vice Chairperson of Times University Bangladesh. She has more than three decades of experience in business management.