British American Tobacco Bangladesh - Ms. Rupali Haque Chowdhury
Independent Director
Background
Ms. Rupali Haque Chowdhury is a highly accomplished corporate leader with over 40 years of experience in strategic management, governance, and industry development. She holds an MBA from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Chittagong. Her career spans leadership roles across manufacturing, infrastructure, and corporate advocacy.
She is best known for her transformative leadership as Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited since 2008, driving innovation and sustainable growth. Ms. Chowdhury currently serves on the boards of Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Ltd., LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC, and several Berger subsidiaries, showcasing her expertise in governance and stakeholder engagement.
Beyond corporate leadership, she has served as President of the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Bangladesh Paint Manufacturers’ Association. She actively promotes inclusive business practices through her roles with the Bangladesh Business & Disability Network and the Bangladesh Economic Zone Investors Association.
Date of appointment to BATB Board
Ms. Rupali Haque Chowdhury was appointed as an Independent Director to the Board of Directors of BAT Bangladesh on 24th July 2025.
Achievements
- Managing Director and Director, Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited (since 2008)
- Independent Director, Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Ltd. (since 2018)
- Independent Director, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC
- Director, Jenson & Nicholson Bangladesh Ltd.
- Director, Berger Becker Bangladesh & Berger Fosroc Ltd.
- Director, Berger Tech Consulting Ltd. and Bangladesh Business & Disability Network
- President, Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies
- Vice President, Bangladesh Economic Zone Investors Association
- Former Independent Director, Linde Bangladesh Ltd.
- Former Independent Non-Executive Director, Marico Bangladesh Ltd. (2013–2014)
- Former Director, SMC Enterprise Ltd. (2013–2017)
- Former President, Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (2019–2021)
- Former Brand Manager, Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd. (1984–1990)
- Former President, Bangladesh Paint Manufacturers’ Association