The Minds

ANTHONY CORBETT

Mr. Corbett is an investment banker with 28 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital raising, restructuring, and investments. He has worked with international investment banks such as UBS, ING Barings, Bear Stearns, and several specialist boutiques. Anthony has worked with clients in the financial services, telecom, technology, media, energy, natural resources, and industrial sectors in over 70 countries He is a member of the Securities Institute and graduated from Bristol University.

ANTHONY CORBETT

CHIEF OF FINANCE, BRIC

ANTHONY CORBETT

CHIEF OF FINANCE
BRIC

Mr. Corbett is an investment banker with 28 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital raising, restructuring, and investments. He has worked with international investment banks such as UBS, ING Barings, Bear Stearns, and several specialist boutiques. Anthony has worked with clients in the financial services, telecom, technology, media, energy, natural resources, and industrial sectors in over 70 countries He is a member of the Securities Institute and graduated from Bristol University.

MR. JAMAL KHAN

JAMAL KHAN

LEGAL HEAD, BRIC

Mr. Khan is a qualified solicitor and experienced General Counsel with more than 25 years of corporate law experience gained in major international law firms and substantial private equity fund/family offices Jamal has in depth experience in restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, general corporate advisory and wealth management issues. He has considerable practice reviewing, drafting, and negotiating investment, employment, consultancy and other commercial agreements. He has advised on transaction structures, fund formation documents, and compliance issues. He has also advised on high-value litigation and arbitration matters.

ISHTIAQ A CHISTI

Mr. Chisti has over two decades of experience in engineering. He holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and the University of California, Berkeley, respectively. Mr. Chisti has developed a low-carbon roadmap for H&M and is currently developing utility-scale, grid-tied solar projects, in addition to innovative roof-top PV systems and wind turbines. Mr. Chisti consults for IFC/World Bank Group and USAID on Renewable energy policy matters and private-public partnerships to develop the industry in Bangladesh.

ISHTIAQ A CHISTI

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
DIRECT RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED

ISHTIAQ A CHISTI

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
DIRECT RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED

Mr. Chisti has over two decades of experience in engineering. He holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and the University of California, Berkeley, respectively. Mr. Chisti has developed a low-carbon roadmap for H&M and is currently developing utility-scale, grid-tied solar projects, in addition to innovative roof-top PV systems and wind turbines. Mr. Chisti consults for IFC/World Bank Group and USAID on Renewable energy policy matters and private-public partnerships to develop the industry in Bangladesh.

MD. MOHIDUL ISLAM

MD. MOHIDUL ISLAM

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
DIRECT SOLAR & FISHERIES LIMITED

As COO, Mr. Mohidul Islam oversees all aspects of DSFL’s day-to-day operations, playing a pivotal role in leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless execution of strategic initiatives. In his current role, he is poised to lead the Group towards a brighter and greener future. With a wealth of experience and expertise in sustainable energy solutions and fisheries management, Mr. Islam is committed to driving positive change in both sectors and is a visionary leader in the field. He is responsible for one of the most dynamic new projects by DSFL which involves the supervision and management of a 50 MW Solar Electricity power plant. This revolutionary project, under his leadership, is set to transform renewable energy into boundless possibilities. Other than supervision, Mr. Islam is also continuously leading the activities related to responsible land use, and constructive government collaborations connected with the power plant project.

Mr. Mohidul Islam joined Agile Minds Solutions Ltd. in 2016 as Group GM of the company’s Food & Beverage unit. Having 17+ years of experience along with extensive knowledge of our local as well as the overall global food industry, Mr. Mohidul Islam’s role in the FnB unit has been absolutely vital in leading the effective management as well as successful launch of the Group’s many food brands.

H. M. ISMAIL KHAN

With over 30 years of experience in fish culture and nursing and fisheries industries development, Mr. Ismail Khan is credited with introducing induced breeding of Pangas fish through his entrepreneurship in the private sector. He has been awarded on National Fisheries Week 2008 for introducing water parameter stabilizing product for commercial fish farming industry, and is also a two-time recipient of the award for his work with the introduction and production of Pangas fingerlings in private hatcheries in 1996 and 1997. Furthermore, he has been awarded by the Ministry of Textiles and Jute in 2017 for inventing Jute Leaves Tea. Mr. Ismail Khan has experience working as Station Manager in a cargo air company in Thailand, and also has hands-on work experience from his time in Thailand where he worked in the cattle and poultry development industry.

H. M. ISMAIL KHAN

Director
Direct Solar & Fisheries Ltd.

HADI MOHAMMED

A nearly twenty-five-year veteran, has held several key technology leadership roles, most recently CEO at LENDEN, FinTech start- up. Experience in delivering wide range of IT & financial services, experienced managing high level corporate operations with track record for finding innovative ways to grow businesses. Articulate communicator, capable of building lasting relationships with senior management, clients, partners and vendors. Developed as an efficient, honest & diligent person and always looking forward to meet new challenges. Fascinated by the future and captivated by technology. Passionate about transforming the way we pay and unlock the financial freedom for everyone. Build beautiful consumer experiences, developer-friendly infrastructure, and intelligent tools that give everyone the ability to solve big problems.

HADI MOHAMMED

Executive Director
BG Interactive Limited

NAFIS EHTESHAM

Mr. Nafis Ehtisham brings over 16 years of experience in Digital & Mobile Financial Services and technology, Digital Transformation & Modernization Services, Financial Planning, Marketing & Sales Operations, General and IT Remittance Services. He has worked in different Multinational Companies such as Payza, Global Skills Hub, and Payswiff as a Country Manager, CEO and within consultant roles respectively.

NAFIS EHTESHAM

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ECOSYS

MAHFUJ A. ABIR

MAHFUJ A. ABIR

Director & Chief Executive Officer, Compact

Mr. Mahfuj Anam Abir is the Co-Founder of COMPACT Limited. He started this venture back in 2013 as named COMPACT Corporation. Later in 2017, it was converted to a Limited company. Currently, he is leading the entire team of COMPACT as Director & CEO. Mr. Mahfuj Anam Abir, who has a long and distinguished professional experience of about 10+ Years in Marketing, Operations, and Management of industries like Construction & Dredging, Real Estate, Power Plant Infrastructure & Electricity Transmission Lines, Customs Clearing & Forwarding, Residential & Industrial Building Management Services. He also has experience in giving solutions of Fire & Electrical Safety to more than 20+ RMG entities. Mr. Mahfuj is a proud alumnus of St. Joseph Higher Secondary School & Notre Dame College. He has a clear and logical mind with a practical approach to problem-solving and a drive to see things through to completion. He is eager to learn, enjoys overcoming challenges, and has an excellent skill set in Business Management and making organizations successful.

Sophie Hooper

Sophie Hooper

CEO and Founder of Secret Saviours

Sophie Hooper has one mission, to help women feel good about themselves, before, during, and after childbirth The ex Team Saatchi Managing Director and Mother of two is the CEO and Founder of breakthrough patented Stretch Mark Prevention Wear product Secret Saviours a unique clinically proven system able to prevent stretch marks in pregnancy Having suffered both mentally and physically with stretch marks in both of her pregnancies, a chance meeting with Secret Saviours’ inventor and renowned vascular surgeon Stephen Barker, pushed Wimbledon based Sophie to quit her heavyweight job in advertising, raise investment and further develop the product to empower women to take control of their pregnant skin To date Secret Saviours has saved over 30 000 women from stretch marks.