Chairman's Profile
Engr. Kutubuddin Ahmed
Mr. Kutubuddin Ahmed, Chairman and founder of Envoy Group, is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He set up Envoy Group in 1984 and has always been the pivotal force behind phenomenal success of the establishments. From a very unmentionable start, through continuous struggle, and commitment for quality, he has overcome a lot of obstacles to bring Envoy Group in its present position. Starting with only garment manufacturing unit in mid-eighties, today the group has emerged as one of the largest and thriving conglomerates in Bangladesh.
Having entrepreneurial talent and vast experience, Mr. Ahmed has succeeded to promote and administer industrial & business enterprises in manufacturing and exporting of readymade garments, textiles, information technology, airlines, freight forwarding, hospitality industry, trading (local and international), real estate development, consumer products to name just a few.
Mr. Ahmed, over the years has been accredited with numerous awards for his active contribution towards the development of the sports community of Bangladesh. He was awarded with "National Sports Award 2002" the highest recognition for contribution as a sports organizer in Bangladesh. He has also received other notable awards, which include international Olympic Committee (IOC) Trophy "Sports and Community" to name just a few.
Mr. Ahmed has undertaken various Social-Welfare initiatives for the downtrodden people and continues to operate a number of his own charitable (non profit) organizations in various parts of the country. He also works very closely with the local community and actively takes part in local charities, sports sponsorship, youth sports, drug awareness programs etc.
He successfully completed the tenure of respective positions:
- President in Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Dhaka
- President in Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA).
- President of Bangladesh Mohammedan Sporting Club
- President and General Secretary of Bangladesh Badminton Federation.
- Secretary general at Bangladesh Olympic Association
He at present holds the dignitary positions of:
- Member of Sports Environment Committee at Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
- Vice president at International Military Sports Council (CISM)
- Member in the executive committee of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) of Bangladesh
- Director at Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) Limited
- Commercially Important Person (CIP) since 1991