Notable Alumni

Md Mahbub ur Rahman has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Bangladesh, with effect from 5 April 2020. In his new role, Mahbub leads HSBC’s next phase of growth ambitions as it solidifies its position as one of the leading international banks in Bangladesh, with strong leadership in trade finance. Mahbub joined HSBC in 2002 and was previously Deputy Chief Executive Officer as well as Head of Wholesale Banking in Bangladesh. Prior to this he led HSBC’s Commercial Banking business in Malaysia. Mahbub started his career with Standard Chartered Bank in Bangladesh. 

Mahbub joined HSBC in 2002 and during his 18 years with the bank, he led the business playing to its strength and positioned HSBC as one of the leading international bank in Bangladesh with strong leadership in trade. With over two decades of experience in Commercial Banking, Mahbub has diverse experience in various leadership roles both in international financial institutions and local private sector of Bangladesh. Mahbub will be the first local CEO for HSBC Bangladesh in this position. An MBA from The Kellogg-HKUST– a joint program of The Kellogg School of Management and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, He also has Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Finance from University of Dhaka. In personal life Mahbub is married to Fahmida and blessed with four children. Mahbub takes keen interest in music and literature especially in Bangla songs and poetry.