Mrs. Rupali Haque Chowdhury 

Managing Director, Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited 

Mrs. Rupali Haque Chowdhury is a distinguished business leader with an MBA from IBA, University of Dhaka, and a Graduation with Honors in Chemistry from the University of Chittagong. She began her career in 1984 with Ciba Geigy (Bangladesh) Limited, where she rose to the position of Brand Manager. In 1990, she joined Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, holding various leadership roles across Planning, Marketing, Sales, Distribution, and Systems, before being appointed Managing Director in 2008.

She also leads and serves on the boards of several Berger subsidiaries and joint ventures, including Jenson & Nicholson (Bangladesh) Limited, Berger Becker Bangladesh Limited, Berger Fosroc Limited, and Berger Tech Consulting Limited (BTCL).

Mrs. Chowdhury has been recognized as a Commercially Important Person (CIP) for her outstanding contribution to the industrial sector. She is a prominent figure in Bangladesh’s corporate and social landscape, holding key positions such as:

·        President, Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) – current term from January 2026.

·        President, Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC).

·        Director, Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL).

·        Independent Director, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC and British American Tobacco Bangladesh.

·        Chairman, Prothom Alo Trustee Board.

·        Senior Vice President, Bangladesh Economic Zone Investors Association (BEZIA).

Her contributions extend to NGOs and advisory roles, including Surjer Hashi Group, Bangladesh Business & Disability Network, and UNICEF Bangladesh.