IIDFC appoints new Managing Director

Mr Abu Shadat Mohammad Shahin has been appointed Managing Director of IIDFC PLC.

He has twenty-five years of experience in the banking and financial sector and is recognised for his strategic leadership and industry expertise. He began his career at Arab Bangladesh Bank (AB Bank) Limited as a probationary officer and has since held senior positions at AB Bank, BRAC Bank, IPDC Finance, Midland Bank, IIDFC, and Uttara Finance.

He joined IIDFC as Deputy Managing Director in September 2024 and served as Managing Director (current charge) from April 2025 before his formal appointment.

Mr Shahin holds a BBA and MBA from Jahangirnagar University, completed the ACBA programme at IBA, University of Dhaka, and earned the Banking Diploma from the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh. He has also participated in numerous local and international programmes on credit risk, corporate finance, MSME financing, loan structuring, international trade, ethical banking, green financing, and leadership.

He has received multiple performance awards throughout his career.