British American Tobacco Bangladesh - Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen
Independent Director
Background
Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen is a distinguished academic and governance professional with over 20 years of experience spanning academia, research, consultancy, and advisory roles. She holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance from Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK; a Master’s in Development Studies from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka; and both an MBA and BBA from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka.
Her academic and professional journey includes extensive contributions to sustainability, governance, the informal sector, and SME development. Alongside her academic career at IBA, where she currently serves as Professor, she has held leadership positions in the corporate sector, including serving as Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair at Grameenphone Ltd. and Unilever Consumer Care Limited. She has presented research at renowned international conferences and received multiple prestigious research grants, including from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Her diverse background equips her with a rich blend of analytical insight, leadership skills, and global exposure.
Date of Appointment to BATB Board
Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen was appointed as an Independent Director to the Board of Directors of BAT Bangladesh on 12th November 2024.
Achievements
- Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, Grameenphone Ltd.
- Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, Unilever Consumer Care Limited
- Independent Director, National Bank Limited (Member, Audit and Risk Committees)
- Independent Director, BAT Bangladesh (appointed November 2024), Member of Audit Committee
- Consultant, International Labour Organization (ILO) for Green Jobs and Green Skills in Bangladesh
- Recipient of Commonwealth Scholarship for PhD in the UK
- Presenter at multiple international conferences including CSEAR (UK), APIRA (New Zealand), and AAEE (UK)
- Faculty Exchange Participant, Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Finland
- Certified in “Leading with Finance” by Harvard Business School Online
- Participant in international workshops and trainings on corporate governance, regulatory impact assessment, and GRI standards
Grants
- Research Grant from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Climate Change and Plastic Recycling in the RMG Industry in Bangladesh
- Research Grant from Bangladesh Institute of Capital Markets (BICM) and Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on ESG Disclosure Practices in Publicly Listed Companies of Bangladesh
- Research Grant from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the project Circular Economy in Bangladesh’s Apparel Industry (CREATE), jointly conducted with Aalborg University Business School, Copenhagen Business School, University of Essex, University of London, BGMEA, Dhaka University, and Ahsanullah University
- Commonwealth Scholarship for PhD from the UK Government