Biking, Writing and Sports (especially Chess now) I play guitar and harmonica during leisure time
Zahidul Haque
Senior Executive Vice President And Chief Technology Officer
House 5, Flat 5B, Urban Garden, Road 121, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Summary
A versatile banking professional with 12+ years of experience spanning retail banking, digital banking, and technology operations. Demonstrated success in driving business outcomes across multiple domains, transitioning from 6 years of frontline banking operations to 6 years in technology leadership. Proven track record of delivering strategic technology projects while maintaining a deep understanding of banking operations and customer needs. Expertise in collaborating with FinTech partners and implementing innovative solutions has contributed to enhanced digital banking capabilities and improved customer experiences. Strong ability to bridge business requirements with technical solutions, leveraging comprehensive industry knowledge to drive digital transformation initiatives.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Eastern Bank PLC.
1 2018 - Current
Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of Liability & Wealth Management
Eastern Bank PLC
04.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of Digital Banking & Payments
Eastern Bank PLC
05.2011 - 03.2017
Business Development Manager
AGC Networks Limited
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Company Overview: now Black Box
- Worked in Bangladesh market through Inpace Management Services Ltd
- Now Black Box
Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Head, Voice Solutions
data edge limited
10.2003 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: a system integrator for Financial and Telecom sectors
- A system integrator for Financial and Telecom sectors
Assistant Manager, Customer Support
Information Solutions Ltd. (ISL)
06.2000 - 04.2003
- Company Overview: distributor of DELL PCs, Notebooks, Workstations, Servers and Storage products
- Worked in different roles in the areas of Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support
- Distributor of DELL PCs, Notebooks, Workstations, Servers and Storage products
Education
MBA - Financial Management
IUBAT–International University of Business Agriculture and Technology
BBA - Marketing Management
Joint degree with Assumption University (ABAC), Bangkok, Thailand and IUBAT–International University of Business Agriculture and Technology
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Science
Govt. Science College
School Secondary Certificate (SSC) - Science
Govt. Science College
Skills
Technical Skills: Digital Banking Platforms Fintech Integration Banking Technology Systems Project Management Digital Transformation Financial Software Implementation Banking Operations Systems
Business Skills: Banking Operations Business Requirements Analysis Stakeholder Management Business Process Optimization Strategic Planning Performance Management Target Achievement Client Relationship
Management Leadership & Soft Skills: Cross-functional Team Leadership Business-IT Alignment Change Management Problem Solving Communication across Technical & Business Teams Vendor Management Strategic Partnership Development Innovation
Management Domain Knowledge: Retail Banking Digital Banking Financial Technology Banking Regulations Financial Services Industry Fintech Ecosystem Customer Experience Management
Cellphone
+880 1713044246
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/30/73
Awards
- Achieved rating 1 for outstanding performance, 2022
- Achieved rating 1 for outstanding performance, 2018
- Achieved rating 1 for outstanding performance, 2016
- Received a ‘Letter of Congratulation’ and a certificate from the Vice-chancellor of IUBAT, and a fee waiver scholarship for academic excellence, 1995
References
Mr. Iftekhar Rahman, Managing Director and CEO, Tech Valley Networks Ltd., 01711564686
Professionaltrainingsmemberships
- Life member of Bangladesh Computer Society.
- Attended many training programmes, workshops, seminars and conferences on ICT and Banking at home and abroad.
- Future CEO Program, 6 months, 2015, Workplace Skills Development Academy (WSDA)
- Training for Mobile Financial Service (MFS) on AML/CFT, 05/04/14, Bangladesh Bank Training Academy, Mirpur, Dhaka
- Sustainable Innovation: Converting Ideas to Work, 12/14/12 to 12/15/12, Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka
Affiliations
- BCS
- ABB
Interests
Timeline
Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of Liability & Wealth Management
Eastern Bank PLC
04.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of Digital Banking & Payments
Eastern Bank PLC
05.2011 - 03.2017
Business Development Manager
AGC Networks Limited
01.2010 - 04.2011
Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Head, Voice Solutions
data edge limited
10.2003 - 01.2010
Assistant Manager, Customer Support
Information Solutions Ltd. (ISL)
06.2000 - 04.2003
BBA - Marketing Management
Joint degree with Assumption University (ABAC), Bangkok, Thailand and IUBAT–International University of Business Agriculture and Technology
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Science
Govt. Science College
School Secondary Certificate (SSC) - Science
Govt. Science College
Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Eastern Bank PLC.
1 2018 - Current
MBA - Financial Management
IUBAT–International University of Business Agriculture and Technology
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