Md Shounak Tehjib
Dhaka
Summary
Visionary leader with extensive experience in quality enhancement and product development. Known for driving industry innovation and aligning business objectives with customer satisfaction to achieve sustainable growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Spirupix Limited
Dhaka, Bangladesh
02.2021 - Current
- Establish Spirupix as a leading global spirulina producer through quality enhancement and sustainable practices.
- Guide senior managers to elevate employee job satisfaction and performance metrics.
- Execute comprehensive financial strategies, reducing material losses while boosting profitability.
- Develop innovative spirulina-enriched food products to address malnutrition challenges, with improved sensory appeal.
- Collaborate with the R&D team to drive down production costs while improving food quality and utilizing by-products.
- Cultivate a forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Monitor business metrics to align customer satisfaction with supply and demand trends.
- Establish strategic partnerships with industry leaders and organizations to advance business objectives.
Operations Manager
Energaia Bangladesh Limited
Dhaka, Bangladesh
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Advocated for company objectives through project design, R&D, Spirulina system installations, and operations.
- Achieved production targets while ensuring compliance with U.S. FDA and FAO guidelines.
- Worked alongside the global R&D team to identify potent, cost-effective chemical substitutes for production.
- Identified physicochemical changes leading to production or quality challenges.
- Researched market trends to formulate strategic marketing plans and budgets.
- Created essential documentation, including SOPs, research designs, and farming models.
- Provided technical and on-site support to establish new Spirulina farms.
- Conducted training sessions for operational staff and rural farmers to improve skills.
- Maintained collaboration with the government, private businesses, research organizations, NGOs, and other related institutions.
Product Manager
Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Developed guidelines for new product development and enhancements to existing products.
- Prepared budget, marketing plan, sales strategies, and promotional plans to achieve the top line and bottom line.
- Arranged training (internal/external) for the development of the team members on pond and water quality management products, feed additives, and therapeutants.
- Maintained stock inventory according to the budget and demand.
- Maintained liaison with key market influencers, feed millers, hatcheries, large commercial farms, concerned government departments, research institutions, and NGOs.
Assistant Product Manager
Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Directed cross-functional teams in the commercialization of new products while driving continuous improvements.
- Collaborated with package design, consumer marketing, and external agencies to develop creative briefs.
- Executed innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives, and boost long-term profitability.
Product Executive
Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Analyzed market demand consistently to guide the development of new and revised products.
- Developed promotional plans, product manuals, and marketing materials for assigned products.
- Provided in-depth training on new and existing products to enhance market penetration.
Executive (Aqua Services)
Square Pharmaceuticals Limited
Mymensingh, Bangladesh
10.2011 - 02.2014
- Organized meetings and seminars to promote Aqua products.
- Managed queries from various stakeholders, including farm owners, and hatcheries.
- Conducted training programs for the field forces, retailers, and farmers.
- Prepared and coordinated the action plan to achieve monthly and annual targets.
- Provided advisory support for the development of new and existing farms.
- Maintained liaison with the fisheries faculty of universities, colleges, and research institutions to highlight the products.
Customer Service Officer
Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI)
Mymensingh, Bangladesh
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Inspected water and soil quality, executed treatments, and managed farms for aquaculture operations.
- Organized meetings and seminars to promote Aqua products effectively.
- Engaged with consultants, traders, feed millers, and hatchery owners to promote aqua products while relaying feedback to marketing teams.
- Provided advisory support for the development of new and existing farms.
Education
Master of Science in Aquaculture
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Mymensingh, Bangladesh06-2009
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (Honors)
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Mymensingh, Bangladesh06-2007
Skills
- Financial strategy and compliance
- Quality enhancement
- Data analysis
- Research design
- Brand management
- Problem-solving
- Marketing and product development
- Business start-up
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Bangla
Native
Native
Certification
Training on "Spirulina production, processing, lab tests and quality control"
Affiliations
Member and organizing secretary (university hall unit) of a voluntary blood donation club "Badhon"- [ 1 Jul 2004–30 Jun 2009 ]
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Spirupix Limited
02.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Energaia Bangladesh Limited
11.2017 - 01.2021
Product Manager
Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI)
11.2016 - 10.2017
Assistant Product Manager
Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI)
10.2015 - 10.2016
Product Executive
Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI)
03.2014 - 09.2015
Executive (Aqua Services)
Square Pharmaceuticals Limited
10.2011 - 02.2014
Customer Service Officer
Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI)
09.2009 - 09.2011
Master of Science in Aquaculture
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (Honors)
Bangladesh Agricultural University