Staff Reporter : Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), the country’s leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturer and marketer, has appointed Ruhul Quddus Khan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director. He will assume the role from November 1 , 2025.
Ruhul Quddus Khan joined the Kalurghat factory as a trainee through the Unilever Future Leaders Program (UFLP) in 1996. Over a career spanning over 29 years, he has held various leadership positions in supply chain and research and development (R&D) in Bangladesh and India. In the past years, as the Supply Chain Director and later as the Head of Customer Experience and Logistics at Unilever Bangladesh, Ruhul played a key role in transforming UBL’s supply chain into a high-performance and future-proof system. During this time, he focused on customer-centricity , data analytics , process automation and digital transformation.
Ruhul Quddus Khan has been instrumental in Unilever Bangladesh’s journey towards achieving net zero as part of Unilever’s global commitment to sustainable development. Ruhul holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). He is known as one of the most respected leaders in the supply chain and operations sector in Bangladesh.
Shazia Syed, Head of Unilever’s Pakistan , Turkey , Arab and Bangladesh (PTAB) Cluster, said , “ Ruhul has set a successful example of leading business transformation , skillfully handling difficult situations, and creating a positive impact on business and the environment. His deep expertise in supply chain and operations, and his dedication to people, have uniquely prepared him for this role. Under his leadership, Unilever Bangladesh will continue its journey to brighten everyone’s daily lives.”
As Unilever Bangladesh enters a new chapter, it reaffirms its commitment to moving forward as a purpose-driven and future-oriented organization. The company is committed to making meaningful contributions to stakeholders and maintaining a positive impact for people and the planet, based on sustainable development and innovation.