Ruhul Quddus Khan made new CEO of Unilever Bangladesh

Ruhul Quddus Khan has been made the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), one of the largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in the country.

Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) came up with the announcement on Monday which will be effective from November 1, 2025, said a press release.

Ruhul, a career Unilever leader, began his journey with the company in 1996 as a trainee under the Unilever Future Leaders’ Programme (UFLP) at the Kalurghat Factory.

Over his 29-year career, he has held diverse leadership roles across Supply Chain and R&D in Bangladesh and India.

In recent years, as Supply Chain Director and later as Head of Customer Experience & Logistics, Ruhul played an instrumental role in shaping UBL’s supply chain into a high-performing and future-fit function, focusing on customer centricity, data analytics, process automation, and digital transformation.

His contribution to driving sustainability, as part of Unilever’s global commitments, has been significant in advancing Net Zero in Unilever Bangladesh’s operations.

Ruhul holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and is widely regarded as one of the most respected leaders in supply chain and operations in Bangladesh.

Shazia Syed, Head of Pakistan, Turkey, Arabia, and Bangladesh (PTAB) Cluster of Unilever, said, “Ruhul comes into the role with a great track record of leading transformations, navigating uncertainty and driving impact for business and the environment. His strong knowledge of operations, combined with his passion for people, makes him exceptionally well-suited for this role. With his leadership, Unilever Bangladesh shall continue its journey of brightening every day for all”.