British American Tobacco Bangladesh - Ms. Rupali Haque Chowdhury
Independent Director
Background
Ms. Rupali Haque Chowdhury is a distinguished corporate leader with over 40 years of experience across multinational and local enterprises. She has held senior leadership and board‑level roles that shaped governance and organizational transformation, earning her wide respect in Bangladesh’s business community.
She served as Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited from 2008, driving innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Beyond Berger, she has contributed as Independent Director on the boards of British American Tobacco Bangladesh, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC, Linde Bangladesh Ltd., Marico Bangladesh Limited, and Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Ltd. She has also led key industry associations, including as President of the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Bangladesh Paint Manufacturers’ Association, while promoting inclusive practices through 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 PLC on 24th July 2025.
Achievements
- Managing Director, Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited (2008–Present)
- Independent Director, Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Ltd. (2018–Present)
- Independent Director, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC (Present)
- Director, Berger Becker Bangladesh Ltd., Berger Tech Consulting Ltd., Jenson & Nicholson (Bangladesh) Ltd., Berger Fosroc Ltd. (Present)
- Director, Bangladesh Business & Disability Network (Present)
- Senior Vice President, Bangladesh Economic Zone Investors Association (Present)
- President, Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (2013–2017, 2019–2021, 2026–Present)
- Former President, Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (2024–25)
- Former Independent Director, Linde Bangladesh Ltd. (2018–2024)
- Former Independent Non‑Executive Director, Marico Bangladesh Ltd. (2013–2014)
- Director, SMC Enterprise Ltd. (2013–2017, 2024–Present)
- Former President, Bangladesh Paint Manufacturers’ Association (2013, 2019)
- Chairperson, Prothom Alo Trust
- Former Independent Director, Evercare Group
- Planning Manager, Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd. (1990)
- Brand Manager, Ciba Geigy (Bangladesh) Ltd. (1984–1990)