Management Team
Group Chairman
Muhammed Aziz Khan
Muhammed Aziz Khan (Aziz Khan Wikipedia) is the founder and Chairman of Summit Power International Limited, Summit Holdings Ltd and IPCO Resorts (Bangladesh) Limited . Summit Group is the largest infrastructure group in Bangladesh and employs over 6,000 people. The Group has investments in the energy sector, ports, logistics, information technology and hospitality. Under the leadership of Muhammed Aziz Khan, Summit set up the first Independent Power Plant in Bangladesh in 1998, Khulna Power Company Limited (KPCL). Currently, Summit generates more than 1,950 megawatts (MW) of electricity and is by far the largest independent power producer in Bangladesh. A further 600 MW of electricity generation facility is presently under construction by Summit (75%) and GE (25%) and 2,400 MW is under development. Summit has also set up Bangladesh’s first private off-dock port facility, Summit Alliance Ports Limited which handles about 25% of Bangladesh’s export volume and about 7% of the country’s import volume. Summit Communications Limited , another company founded by Muhammed Aziz Khan, is the first company to lay a Bangladesh-wide fibre-optic transmission network.
Group Chairman
Muhammed Aziz Khan
Muhammed Aziz Khan (Aziz Khan Wikipedia) is the founder and Chairman of Summit Power International Limited, Summit Holdings Ltd and IPCO Resorts (Bangladesh) Limited . Summit Group is the largest infrastructure group in Bangladesh and employs over 6,000 people. The Group has investments in the energy sector, ports, logistics, information technology and hospitality. Under the leadership of Muhammed Aziz Khan, Summit set up the first Independent Power Plant in Bangladesh in 1998, Khulna Power Company Limited (KPCL). Currently, Summit generates more than 1,950 megawatts (MW) of electricity and is by far the largest independent power producer in Bangladesh. A further 600 MW of electricity generation facility is presently under construction by Summit (75%) and GE (25%) and 2,400 MW is under development. Summit has also set up Bangladesh’s first private off-dock port facility, Summit Alliance Ports Limited which handles about 25% of Bangladesh’s export volume and about 7% of the country’s import volume. Summit Communications Limited , another company founded by Muhammed Aziz Khan, is the first company to lay a Bangladesh-wide fibre-optic transmission network.
Chairman
Md. Farid Khan
In 2010, Mr. Khan gave up his position as Vice Chairman of SPL and shifted his focus into attaining hi-tech prospects that would digitalize Bangladesh and swift global connectivity. He took responsibility of Summit Communications Limited as it's Vice Chairman to strengthen Summit's role as a catalyst for the introduction of new and pioneering businesses in Bangladesh. Under his guidance, SComm spearheaded into that market by constructing an innovative and efficient optical fiber network architecture nationally. Mr. Khan intends to expand this connectivity beyond the borders of Bangladesh along with introducing other connectivity services nationally and globally.
Chairman
Md. Farid Khan
In 2010, Mr. Khan gave up his position as Vice Chairman of SPL and shifted his focus into attaining hi-tech prospects that would digitalize Bangladesh and swift global connectivity. He took responsibility of Summit Communications Limited as it's Vice Chairman to strengthen Summit's role as a catalyst for the introduction of new and pioneering businesses in Bangladesh. Under his guidance, SComm spearheaded into that market by constructing an innovative and efficient optical fiber network architecture nationally. Mr. Khan intends to expand this connectivity beyond the borders of Bangladesh along with introducing other connectivity services nationally and globally.
Chief Executive Officer
Md. Arif Al Islam
Md. Arif Al Islam, former Deputy CEO and CFO of Grameenphone joined Summit Communications Limited as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He is also one of the shareholders of the company. Mr. Islam is an FCCA by profession and has 21 years of experience in public practice and industry. He started his career as trainee auditor in public practice in UK in 1993 and over five years worked with couple of chartered accounting firms there. He gained a range of experience in audit, tax and consultancy services and became a senior auditor. He qualified in 1998. Then he joined KPMG, Bangladesh as a Senior Manager being responsible for a port-folio of clients for audit and consultancy services. Later he joined Grameenphone, the largest cell phone operator in Bangladesh and contributed to the telecommunication industry for a decade. He finally held the position of Deputy CEO and CFO in Grameenphone.
Chief Executive Officer
Md. Arif Al Islam
Md. Arif Al Islam, former Deputy CEO and CFO of Grameenphone joined Summit Communications Limited as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He is also one of the shareholders of the company. Mr. Islam is an FCCA by profession and has 21 years of experience in public practice and industry. He started his career as trainee auditor in public practice in UK in 1993 and over five years worked with couple of chartered accounting firms there. He gained a range of experience in audit, tax and consultancy services and became a senior auditor. He qualified in 1998. Then he joined KPMG, Bangladesh as a Senior Manager being responsible for a port-folio of clients for audit and consultancy services. Later he joined Grameenphone, the largest cell phone operator in Bangladesh and contributed to the telecommunication industry for a decade. He finally held the position of Deputy CEO and CFO in Grameenphone.
Director
Fadiah Khan
Fadiah khan, Board Member and Executive Director, joined Summit Communications Limited with a role to set strategy, HR developments and oversee shareholders organizational development agenda. Together with the IT team, she has devised inventory, human resource management and project management software, as she believes that the success of any business lies in internal efficiency coupled with gratified employees. She is also involved in other strategic matters and projects at Group level. Alongside the corporate aspects of SComm, Ms. Khan believes that connectivity should not be considered a novelty and thereby is working on extending basic connectivity to the most rural areas of Bangladesh as a social responsibility. Ms. Khan began her professional career by training at the various companies within Summit Group, initially involving herself in the mega power infrastructure projects.
Director
Fadiah Khan
Fadiah khan, Board Member and Executive Director, joined Summit Communications Limited with a role to set strategy, HR developments and oversee shareholders organizational development agenda. Together with the IT team, she has devised inventory, human resource management and project management software, as she believes that the success of any business lies in internal efficiency coupled with gratified employees. She is also involved in other strategic matters and projects at Group level. Alongside the corporate aspects of SComm, Ms. Khan believes that connectivity should not be considered a novelty and thereby is working on extending basic connectivity to the most rural areas of Bangladesh as a social responsibility. Ms. Khan began her professional career by training at the various companies within Summit Group, initially involving herself in the mega power infrastructure projects.
Chief Technology Officer
Md. Noor-A-Alam Siddiqi
Md. Noor-A-Alam Siddiqi, Chief Technology Officer, joined Summit Communications Limited as Head of Central Power back in 2019. He is an Electrical Engineer and started his career as Telecommunication Engr. in 2005 in Bangladesh Telco industry. In his 19 years long career he worked in Telco Implementation, Operations, Energy Management and planning, Data Center Management, Tower Co Implementation & Operations, Tower Co Pre-sales, Supply Chain Management. He worked in the one of the leading MNO Robi Axiata Limited from 2009. Also, he gathered experiences in Tower Co industry while he was with edotco Bangladesh, Country’s leading Tower Co. From the inception of Summit Towers Limited he was leading the Technology team.
Chief Technology Officer
Md. Noor-A-Alam Siddiqi
Md. Noor-A-Alam Siddiqi, Chief Technology Officer, joined Summit Communications Limited as Head of Central Power back in 2019. He is an Electrical Engineer and started his career as Telecommunication Engr. in 2005 in Bangladesh Telco industry. In his 19 years long career he worked in Telco Implementation, Operations, Energy Management and planning, Data Center Management, Tower Co Implementation & Operations, Tower Co Pre-sales, Supply Chain Management. He worked in the one of the leading MNO Robi Axiata Limited from 2009. Also, he gathered experiences in Tower Co industry while he was with edotco Bangladesh, Country’s leading Tower Co. From the inception of Summit Towers Limited he was leading the Technology team.
Chief Financial Officer
Nasim Imran Ahmed
Nasim Imran Ahmed has around 23 Years of experience in Financial & Regulatory sectors specializing in mobile Telephone industry in Bangladesh. Before joining Summit Communications Limited in February’ 2017, he worked for the leading MNO Grameenphone for 15 years. He also has experiences working in various MNCs in USA including Mitsubishi Motor Corporation and Ford Motors concentrating in leasing & financing. In his various capacities, he led Credit & collections, FON, Digital money & transformation, Banking & Treasury and Financial Regulatory Management teams in GP during his tenure. As a MBA degree holder, Mr. Nasim has studied in USA & locally and taken part in various advanced training courses, seminars and workshops in both home and abroad on Financial risk management, Advance GSM system, Chartered Secretary, Governance, Regulatory compliance & financial control.
Chief Financial Officer
Nasim Imran Ahmed
Nasim Imran Ahmed has around 23 Years of experience in Financial & Regulatory sectors specializing in mobile Telephone industry in Bangladesh. Before joining Summit Communications Limited in February’ 2017, he worked for the leading MNO Grameenphone for 15 years. He also has experiences working in various MNCs in USA including Mitsubishi Motor Corporation and Ford Motors concentrating in leasing & financing. In his various capacities, he led Credit & collections, FON, Digital money & transformation, Banking & Treasury and Financial Regulatory Management teams in GP during his tenure. As a MBA degree holder, Mr. Nasim has studied in USA & locally and taken part in various advanced training courses, seminars and workshops in both home and abroad on Financial risk management, Advance GSM system, Chartered Secretary, Governance, Regulatory compliance & financial control.
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Mohammad Enayet Kabir
Mohammad Enayet Kabir joined Summit Communications Limited as Head of Stakeholder Management back in 2019. He is a post graduate and started his career as Officer Finance in Grameenphone Limited in 2001 and left as General Manager, Corporate Affairs. Prior to this role he worked as General Manager and Head of Corporate Tax in Grameenphone. In his 23 years long career he worked in Finance and Corporate Affairs domain. From the inception of Summit Towers Limited he was leading the Corporate Affairs team.
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Mohammad Enayet Kabir
Mohammad Enayet Kabir joined Summit Communications Limited as Head of Stakeholder Management back in 2019. He is a post graduate and started his career as Officer Finance in Grameenphone Limited in 2001 and left as General Manager, Corporate Affairs. Prior to this role he worked as General Manager and Head of Corporate Tax in Grameenphone. In his 23 years long career he worked in Finance and Corporate Affairs domain. From the inception of Summit Towers Limited he was leading the Corporate Affairs team.
