Banglalink appoints Kazi Mahboob Hassan as chief marketing officer
Banglalink, Bangladesh's leading digital operator, has appointed Kazi Mahboob Hassan as its new Chief Marketing Officer as the company moves to accelerate its digital services and enhance customer experience nationwide.
Kazi brings over two decades' leadership experience across telecommunications, technology, and finance. He has a strong track record of driving transformative growth, leading digital innovation, and shaping customer-centric strategies in some of South Asia's most competitive markets.
He most recently served as the founding CEO of r ventures PLC, where he built a high-performing digital ecosystem from scratch. Prior to that, as CIO of Robi Axiata, he led major advancements in ICT, IoT, cyber security, and large-scale IT transformation, ensuring robust digital service delivery with near-zero downtime.
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Kazi has also held senior roles at Delhivery, Grameenphone, Deloitte UK, and IBM UK, working across multiple markets and industries. He has supported global clients – including Deutsche Telekom and Unilever – on large-scale transformation, digitalisation, and growth initiatives.
He holds an MBA from the University of Oxford, is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), and is an alumnus of IBA, University of Dhaka.
Commenting on his appointment, Kazi Mahboob Hassan said: "Joining the country's most innovative digital operator creates a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. I am deeply passionate about shaping brands that listen, understand, and respond to what people truly need with empathy, simplicity, and innovation. Banglalink has always placed customers at the heart of its journey. In this new role, I look forward to enhancing the experiences that millions rely on every day – ensuring every interaction not only connects but genuinely enriches their lives."
