Mohammad Saifullah Email & Phone Number

Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh

I have had the privilege of working with various esteemed organizations, including Aftab Foods Limited, Aftab Milk & Milk Products Limited, Frozen Foods Limited, and Just United Company Limited. In these roles, I have focused on fostering growth and ensuring long-term sustainability. My responsibilities have encompassed a wide range of strategic and operational tasks.I provided strategic advisory guidance to the leadership teams, helping them align the company's overall strategic… Show more I have had the privilege of working with various esteemed organizations, including Aftab Foods Limited, Aftab Milk & Milk Products Limited, Frozen Foods Limited, and Just United Company Limited. In these roles, I have focused on fostering growth and ensuring long-term sustainability. My responsibilities have encompassed a wide range of strategic and operational tasks.I provided strategic advisory guidance to the leadership teams, helping them align the company's overall strategic direction with their vision. This involved not only high-level planning but also assisting in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for purchasing, logistics, and production operations. My goal was to ensure these processes were efficient, of high quality, and compliant with global food standards.Financial sustainability and growth have been key areas of focus. I contributed to the development of the company’s budget and created tools to monitor financial performance. By analyzing trends and facilitating informed decision-making, I worked to enhance profitability and support long-term financial health.Global market expansion was another significant aspect of my work. I identified and pursued opportunities in international markets, building and maintaining strong relationships with international clients, partners, and stakeholders. This involved driving innovation in new product development and exploring opportunities for diversification.In addition to market expansion, I identified and cultivated strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance business opportunities. I also accessed development funding and technical assistance to support inclusive business growth.Collaboration has been central to my approach. I worked closely with key stakeholders, including the Bangladesh Government, NGOs, and donors, to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships. These collaborations have been crucial in driving the success and sustainability of the projects. Show less

Khulna, Bangladesh

The company is a subsidiary of Lenk Seafood Services GmbH, Germany. As the COO of Bangladesh Operation, I was reporting to the Group Managing Director. This role has full P&L responsibilities and the overall success and growth of the seafood business in Bangladesh. Notable responsibilities include: provide professional exemplary leadership to the organization, promoting and maintaining strong employee morale and evolve and maintain a culture of excellence performance and accountability; lead… Show more The company is a subsidiary of Lenk Seafood Services GmbH, Germany. As the COO of Bangladesh Operation, I was reporting to the Group Managing Director. This role has full P&L responsibilities and the overall success and growth of the seafood business in Bangladesh. Notable responsibilities include: provide professional exemplary leadership to the organization, promoting and maintaining strong employee morale and evolve and maintain a culture of excellence performance and accountability; lead and direct the operations to achieve the business goals and financial targets; set business strategies (short & long term) and directions for entire supply chain and production operation; build a sustainable and effective organizational structure filled with talented resources with appropriate experience and leadership competencies; develop, motivate and coach subordinates to build capabilities within talent strategy; lead and work collaboratively with colleagues to drive all operations aspects of the business to ensure a world-class standard operation in all areas; leverage on latest technology to improve efficiency and reduce production costs; ensure strict compliance to social, environmental and quality certifications; responsible for the achievement of the sales and financial targets via assertive and forward-looking business strategies to acquire and develop new food service and retail customers and growth. Show less

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Led ACI Agrolink Limited as a business leader. Transformed the business from a low GP trading business into a high GP export-oriented seafood-processing business from conceptualization to profitable operation. Exported total value of USD 15 million till initiation of operation in October 2019 amid Covid pandemic. Major responsibilities include development of sustainable business model and introduce new businesses, prepare and achieve the assigned budget through a well-developed business… Show more Led ACI Agrolink Limited as a business leader. Transformed the business from a low GP trading business into a high GP export-oriented seafood-processing business from conceptualization to profitable operation. Exported total value of USD 15 million till initiation of operation in October 2019 amid Covid pandemic. Major responsibilities include development of sustainable business model and introduce new businesses, prepare and achieve the assigned budget through a well-developed business strategy and effective cost measures, introduce a system of continuous monitoring for the tracking of sales revenue and associated costs to attain and achieve the budget targets, provide leadership to the processing factory and implement value-adding changes to achieve synergy and efficiency across all the functions, establish and monitor the performance of the business against standards and targets in areas such as production efficiency, cost control, sales revenue, quality compliances, and human resource management, work with private equity financing companies to attract impact investment, and oversee the project management operation. Show less

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Led Office of Strategic Innovation with four functional Units – Project Management Office, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Planning and Brand & Communication. The position reports to Executive Director, Agribusiness. Major responsibilities include to develop and submit grant proposals to donors and assist partners to develop and submit joint funding proposals, manage implementation of partnership projects with NGOs and development partners by attaining mutual objectives, create Business… Show more Led Office of Strategic Innovation with four functional Units – Project Management Office, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Planning and Brand & Communication. The position reports to Executive Director, Agribusiness. Major responsibilities include to develop and submit grant proposals to donors and assist partners to develop and submit joint funding proposals, manage implementation of partnership projects with NGOs and development partners by attaining mutual objectives, create Business Intelligence System to manage portfolio of different kind of analysis and reporting, establish Knowledge Bank with household, economic and market data and create accessibility through customized portal with GIS & BI tools, foster innovation and ideas within the enterprise system through Innovation Incubator, and own new business/project development process aligned with mid to long term business plan and seek for funding from internal and external sources. Show less

Joined ACI as Manager, Project Management & Planning and promoted to Senior Manager in January 2009 and Head of Strategic Planning and Business Development in August 2009. The position reported to Chief Operating Officer. Major responsibilities include lead Strategic Planning and Business Development department to plan and monitor business performance in line with corporate strategy, develop Business Plan with relevant functions considering market scenario analysis and critical assumptions… Show more Joined ACI as Manager, Project Management & Planning and promoted to Senior Manager in January 2009 and Head of Strategic Planning and Business Development in August 2009. The position reported to Chief Operating Officer. Major responsibilities include lead Strategic Planning and Business Development department to plan and monitor business performance in line with corporate strategy, develop Business Plan with relevant functions considering market scenario analysis and critical assumptions , market share, footfall and revenue analysis - absolute and growth, strategy for all revenue stream, cost by strategy elements, action plan for all revenue stream, contingency plan and coordinate with all department to align Business Plan targets, analyze and assess new business opportunities in response to the prevailing/emerging opportunities within the above business environment, own new business development process and ensure the implementation of projects through the Project Management Office. Show less

I am currently heading Strategic Planning & New Initiative, Project Management Office and COO's Office in ACI Logistics Limited.

1.Develop Business Plan with relevant functions and overall build up of Revenue and Cost plan by strategy elements2. Induce bias for consumer in Strategic Planning and entire Marketing Decision Making Process through regular marketing research. 3. Plan and monitor business performance in line with corporate strategy and fulfill the MIS requirements for all departments 4. Ensure execution excellence and efficiency through process review and documentation as per ISO standard to make… Show more 1.Develop Business Plan with relevant functions and overall build up of Revenue and Cost plan by strategy elements2. Induce bias for consumer in Strategic Planning and entire Marketing Decision Making Process through regular marketing research. 3. Plan and monitor business performance in line with corporate strategy and fulfill the MIS requirements for all departments 4. Ensure execution excellence and efficiency through process review and documentation as per ISO standard to make sure that performance is sustainable even in the case of attrition at all levels aiming to simplify daily jobs and eliminate redundancies. 5. Institutionalize the Project Management Office (PMO) and SIA management process to ensure implementation of projects and SIA as per Business Plan6. Closely work with the COO,CC and Financial Controller of the company and contribute to the company’s strategic decision-making process Show less

• Business Improvement Program with PA Consulting, Jan-Mar, 2007• Performance Improvement Program (Revenue Enhancement Projects) with TMI and Hardiman Telecommunications, May- Aug, 2007• Marketing BP Project for 2007• Revenue Catch-up Projects for Q4, 2007• Marketing Own Initiative Projects, 2007

• Lead Market Research and MIS Unit to fulfill the marketing research and MIS requirements for Marketing/ other department• Coordinate with CRM and other Units to ensure the MIS is operational and usable as per target requirements and dates, including reporting formats• Analyze CRM data using Business Object XI and report about the trend by brand/product category• Scan internal/external environment to assess any extraordinary needs for MR and conduct market research utilizing… Show more • Lead Market Research and MIS Unit to fulfill the marketing research and MIS requirements for Marketing/ other department• Coordinate with CRM and other Units to ensure the MIS is operational and usable as per target requirements and dates, including reporting formats• Analyze CRM data using Business Object XI and report about the trend by brand/product category• Scan internal/external environment to assess any extraordinary needs for MR and conduct market research utilizing internal (marketing interns) and external (research agencies) resources • Presentation for summary of external and internal research findings• Develop Business Plan along with other Marketing units● Arrange Coordinate Meeting with Technical, IT, Finance, Customer Care Corporate Strategy, and Revenue Assurance department to align Business Plan targets● Coordinate with technical for new BTS rollout as per marketing plan and update Sales and Demand Generation unit after coverage expansion Show less

• A Diagnosis of Bangladesh Readymade Garments Factory for Identifying the Scope of International Consultancy [Submitted to SEDF- World Bank Group]• Withdrawal of quota and other preferential treatment from Bangladesh: Strategy for the RMG owners and buying houses [Submitted to DHL]• Post performance evaluation study of capacity building services by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industries and GTZ [Submitted to DCCI and GTZ]

Swedish Institute Management Programme, Sustainability Studies

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Diploma In Food Safety & Traceability, Agriculture, General

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Diploma In Entrepreneurship & Innovation In Agro & Food Industry, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

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Mba, Marketing

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Bba, Marketing

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Hsc, Science

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