Accomplished executive with over 28 years of diverse leadership experience in the Bangladesh Army and the private sector, specializing in business development and strategic growth. As Executive Director and Head of Business at Metal Plus Limited, successfully drove the exclusive distributorship of Eicher Tractors, achieving significant market share and establishing a robust Power Support Services Business for telecom operators. Further strengthened the agriculture mechanization segment at The Metal (Pvt) Ltd. and Metal Agri Tech Ltd., fostering sustainable growth and key partnerships with international suppliers. A strong foundation in military strategy, combined with advanced degrees in Defence Studies and Business Management, enhances the ability to navigate complex business landscapes and drive operational excellence.
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Lieutenant Colonel Tarequl Alam KHAN
psc(retired)
Dhaka
Summary
Overview
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal
Executive Director and Head of Agri Machinery Business
01.2018 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Provided strategic directions and leadership to all agriculture mechanization machineries segments of The Metal Private Ltd.(pioneer in mechanized cultivation with tractors in Bangladesh) and Metal Agritech Ltd.(TAFE tractors, World Combine Harvesters & Rice Transplanters etc.) of the group to achieve their respective goals and sustainable growth.
- Formulated and implemented business strategies / plans pertaining to business promotions, development and sustainability of the agri mechanization products.
- Successfully maintained targeted market share (22-24%) in each segment of agri machineries of the companies to a desired level.
- Formulated and implemented business strategies / plans pertaining to credit schemes and credit recovery.
- Successfully achieved annual credit recovery targets and able to plan and execute financial aspects required to run the business operations smoothly.
- Acted as pivotal person for maintaining business relationship with the foreign Principals like- Tractors and Farm Equipment of India for importing TAFE tractors and The World Group of China for importing World combine Harvesters and Rice Transplanters etc. In this regards, prime jobs were to ensure import of ‘Right Products for Right Placement at Right Time’ through skillful bargaining and negotiating abilities with the foreign Principals.
- Ensured smooth conduct of pertaining training curricula for the sales and marketing personnel and Technicians/Mechanics of all concerns.
Metal Plus Limited
Executive Director
07.2009 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Provided strategic directions and leadership to all three business segments (Agricultural tractors, Telecom Service Supports and Diesel Generators) of the company to achieve their respective goals and sustainable growth.
- Formulated and implemented business strategies / plans pertaining to business promotions, development and sustainability of the company’s products.
- Supervised and ensured strict compliances of HR aspects of the company.
- Within a span of 11 years, successfully raised the market share of the company from below 1% to 14% and more in tractor industry of the country.
- Successfully penetrated in telecom services maintenance sector and became largest service provider in this business segment within a span of 9 years. This telecom services were included to Grameenphone, Airtel, Huawei, Banglalink and Robi.
- Acted as pivotal person for maintaining business relationship with the foreign Principals of Eicher Tractors and Eicher Engines Powered Diesel Generators. In doing these jobs prime focuses were to ensure cost management of the imported products, while aligning the need with the business objectives of the company through skillful bargaining and negotiating abilities.
- Ensured smooth conduct of pertaining training curricula for the sales and marketing personnel and Technicians/Mechanics of the company.
Bangladesh Army
Lieutenant Colonel
06.1981 - 02.2010
Job overview
- Held important positions/appointments like: General Staff Officer, Grade – 1(GSO - 1) of AHQ, Military Training (MT) Directorate; GSO-1/ Detachment Commander of Detachments of Directorate General of Forces intelligence; GSO-1 of Signals Director, AHQ, Bangladesh Army. Also worked as General Staff Officer-Grade 2 in Military Intelligence School of Bangladesh Army. Besides, also worked as Commanding Officer of a Signal Unit and Officer Commanding of various Independent Signal companies etc.
- While performing above responsibilities, mainly focused in developing different policies needed to smoothly run the unit / organization/institution and strictly adhering these to achieving the desired leadership goals.
- Engaged in designing, formulating and implementing required training curricula in accordance with Training Need Assessment(TNA) for the rank and file in the unit.
- Engaged in designing, formulating and implementing needed training curricula in School of Military Intelligence(SMI) for the selected officers and other ranks of Armed Forces.
- As GSO-1 of AHQ, MT Directorate was wholly engaged in designing, budgeting, formulating and organizing various overseas training curricula needed for officers and other ranks of Bangladesh Army.
- As GSO-1 of AHQ, MT Directorate had the responsibilities to organize(includes- planning, budgeting and conducting) different seminars, workshops and other training events at multinational levels within the country, where selected officers and other ranks from Armed Forces of different countries participated.
UN Peacekeeping Mission
Forces Chief Communication Officer
04.2004 - 04.2005
Job overview
- Served as Forces Chief Communication Officer in UN Peacekeeping Mission in Ivory Coast (ONUCI) from 04/04/2004 to 04/04/2005. Here, main responsibility was to ensure sound planning and smooth maintenance of all kinds of signal communication for the entire forces deployed in the ONUCI mission.
UN Peacekeeping Operations
UN Military Staff Officer
06.1994 - 04.1995
Job overview
- Served as UN Military Staff Officer (UNMSO) and UN Military Observer(UNMO) in UN Peacekeeping Operations in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) and Former Yugoslavia (UNPROFOR) from 06/04/1994 to 08/04/1995 respectively.
Education
University Overview
- Military Training and Achievements:
- Qualified in Higher Command Course from College of Peoples Liberation Army, China in 1998.
- Qualified in Army Staff Course and graduated from Defense Services Command & Staff College in 1994.
- Successfully completed numbers of Basic and Specialized training courses related to military profession throughout the army career.
- Attended number of seminars and workshops sponsored by national and international military institutions/ organizations.
Royal Roads UniversityVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
Masters in Business Administration from HR Management
01-2007
University Overview
- MBA course curriculum included: Creative Leadership, Marketing Management, Organizational Relations, Environment of Business, Corporate Finance, Financial & Managerial Accounting, Global Issues in Managements, Sustainability, Research Methods, Strategic Rewards, Contract Law, Transformational Human Resources, Managing Organizational Change, Strategic Management, Strategic Implementation for HRM and Organizational Consulting Project.
- GPA: 3.64
National University
Master in Defense Studies
01-2004
University Overview
GPA: 1st Class
Dhaka University
Bachelor of Arts
01-1991
University Overview
GPA: 2nd Class
Skills
Skilled in Developing and organizing Training Curricula: Having successful experience in developing, budgeting and conducting pertaining training curricula at different levels (for both home and abroad) of Bangladesh Army and private sector
Skilled in discharging Strategic Leadership: setting clear vision; mission; objectives and business planning
Strong planning skills based on in-depth analytical capability
Decisiveness: ability to systematically approach in understanding market trends and making timely decisions
Financial Management: setting and managing business budgets and driving profitability
Communication: Skilled in business communication keeping aligned with the organizational requirements and profitability
Team Building: Mentoring, fostering collaboration, and maintaining high morale
Innovation and Adaptability: Encourage to adopt new technologies leading to productivity of the business and organization
Risk Management: Taking calculative risk and driving the strategy into actionable plans accordingly
Problem Solving Skills: Ability to rationally assess a situation, problem or scenario to derive realistic resolution options
Ability to Bargain and Reach Negotiable Agreement: reaching agreement in consultation with others serving the business objectives, considering the interest of all stakeholders which are acceptable to everyone involved
Language Fluency: Highly fluent in verbal and written communications skills in both English and Bangla
Computer Skill: Operable computer skill in MS Words, Excel and Power point
Timeline
Executive Director and Head of Agri Machinery Business
Metal
01.2018 - 01.2024
Executive Director
Metal Plus Limited
07.2009 - 06.2020
Forces Chief Communication Officer
UN Peacekeeping Mission
04.2004 - 04.2005
UN Military Staff Officer
UN Peacekeeping Operations
06.1994 - 04.1995
Lieutenant Colonel
Bangladesh Army
06.1981 - 02.2010
Dhaka University
Bachelor of Arts
National University
Master in Defense Studies
Royal Roads University
Masters in Business Administration from HR Management
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