Ruhul Quddus Khan becomes CEO of Unilever Bangladesh

Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has appointed Ruhul Quddus Khan as its chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director, with effect from November 1.

Khan began his journey with the company in 1996 as a trainee under the Unilever Future Leaders' Programme at the Kalurghat factory.

Over his 29-year career, he has held leadership roles in supply chain and research and development in both Bangladesh and India, according to a press release.

In recent years, as supply chain director and later as head of customer experience and logistics, he played a key role in transforming UBL's supply chain into a high-performing, future-fit function with a focus on customer centricity, data analytics, process automation, and digital transformation.

Khan holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and is regarded as one of the most respected leaders in supply chain and operations in Bangladesh, the release added.

"Ruhul comes into the role with a strong track record of leading transformations, navigating uncertainty, and driving impact for both business and the environment," said Shazia Syed, head of the Pakistan, Turkey, Arabia, and Bangladesh cluster at Unilever.

"His deep knowledge of operations, combined with his passion for people, makes him exceptionally well suited for this role."