Sakib Mahmud Zakaria

Job Summary:

As the Managing Director of AgriWise Global Limited, you oversee the strategic direction, digital innovation, and international growth of a next-generation agri-export company. You lead the development and execution of Bangladesh’s first tech-enabled B2B agri-export platform—bridging local producers with global buyers through digital transformation, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Vision & Execution

• Architect and lead the development of a digital B2B platform for agri-exports integrating AI matchmaking, digital compliance, and blockchain traceability.
• Manage product design and workflow for modules such as RFQ systems, smart logistics, documentation automation, and financing gateway.

Agri-Supply Chain & Trade

• Oversee procurement from a trusted national vendor network including rice mills, spice processors, and fruit aggregators.
• Ensure quality control, certification (GAP, Phytosanitary, HALAL), and timely export compliance across all shipments.

Strategic Partnerships

• Lead partnerships with global buyers such as ShopUp (Unicorn), Farah Impex (Canada), and importers in the Middle East.
• Collaborate with freight forwarders, government trade bodies, and local exporters to streamline cross-border trade.

Business Development & Expansion

• Scale AWG’s digital model for regional expansion into India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
• Attend international trade expos and represent AgriWise in B2B trade delegations and policy forums.

Financial Leadership

• Develop financial projections, investor decks, and cost models for both platform and product-based revenue streams.
• Negotiate with banks and NBFIs to structure export-financing products for platform users.

Leadership & Operations

• Build and manage a high-performing cross-functional team spanning procurement, compliance, tech, and logistics.
• Mentor junior staff and interns while aligning the entire organization with AgriWise’s mission to digitize Bangladesh’s agri-export sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Spearhead multi-vertical growth strategies across fintech, agri-export, financial literacy, and sustainability platforms.
• Translate vision into structured roadmaps for platforms like NANO (fractional investment), AgriWise (agri-export B2B), and Wealthy (finance media).

Business Development & Partnerships

• Identify, initiate, and manage high-impact B2B and B2G partnerships.
• Represent WiserGates in regulatory and investor meetings, especially in Bangladesh and the UAE.
• Lead negotiations with institutional buyers, government agencies, fintech partners, and capital providers.

Product & Platform Innovation

• Guide product teams on platform architecture, feature prioritization, and scaling operations (e.g., tokenization for NANO, traceability for AgriWise).
• Champion tech-enabled business models using AI, blockchain, and data integration.

Investment Strategy

• Develop financial models, pitch decks, and strategic forecasts for investor rounds.
• Oversee ROI-driven planning across projects, ensuring financial sustainability and investor confidence.

Cross-Border Expansion

• Lead legal and operational groundwork for market entry into Dubai, Canada, and beyond.
• Coordinate licensing, compliance, and localization efforts for export and fintech products.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor interns and junior associates across WiserGates’ verticals.
• Foster a results-oriented, innovation-driven team culture.

• Developed growth strategy prioritizing financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Conducted research to identify new markets and analyze customer needs.
• Established annual and monthly targets for the team with actionable plans for achievement.
• Prepared sales contracts ensuring compliance with legal guidelines.
• Implemented strategies to enhance brand visibility across universities and corporate offices.
• Generated leads through data-driven decisions to support sales initiatives.
• Provided accurate sales reports and market analysis to inform management decisions.
• Maintained relationships with existing customers while acquiring new clients through ethical sales methods.