Managing Director & CEO
Born in December 1979, Engr. S.M. Arif Reza Hossain is a career Engineer turned entrepreneur. He did his graduation in Civil Engineering and had pursued his MBA from Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom. He is one of the Sponsor Directors and holding the office of the Managing Director and CEO of a growing group of companies namely Advanced Group comprising leading social developer Advanced Development Technologies Ltd., and its associated concerns such as Advanced Ready-mix Concrete Industries, Advanced-EPS Technologies Ltd., Advanced Technology & Ideas Ltd. and Advanced Concrete Products Ltd.
He is an energetic young, qualified and resourceful person. By virtue of his passion in branding, the company has curved a niche in Brand Management in Bangladesh which Advanced Group is now enjoying a distinguished stature in the social development sector. His education abroad, global exposure and an unfathomable depth of talent are added advantages for the company to help manage the businesses efficiently and uphold the growth sustainable.
He sincerely recognizes values of corporate social responsibility as an integral part of moral ethics. Accordingly his company Advanced Development Technologies Ltd. till now, have organized and supported a number of events including Concert in aid of SIDR victims, fund raising charity program in aid of visually impaired children, sponsored Children’s workshop on International Children Film Festival, workshop on Travelling Children’s Film Festival which received overwhelmed applause, a concert on International Mother Day, Children’s art competition and promoted each and every national occasions and actively participated in all sorts of social causes.
He is an energetic young, qualified and resourceful person. By virtue of his passion in branding, the company has curved a niche in Brand Management in Bangladesh which Advanced Group is now enjoying a distinguished stature in the social development sector. His education abroad, global exposure and an unfathomable depth of talent are added advantages for the company to help manage the businesses efficiently and uphold the growth sustainable.
He sincerely recognizes values of corporate social responsibility as an integral part of moral ethics. Accordingly his company Advanced Development Technologies Ltd. till now, have organized and supported a number of events including Concert in aid of SIDR victims, fund raising charity program in aid of visually impaired children, sponsored Children’s workshop on International Children Film Festival, workshop on Travelling Children’s Film Festival which received overwhelmed applause, a concert on International Mother Day, Children’s art competition and promoted each and every national occasions and actively participated in all sorts of social causes.
Director
Dr. M. A. Mannan, Director (Customer Service & Human Resource) is working since September 2006. He graduated in Agriculture Science, B.Sc. Ag (Hon’s) in 1972 consequently M.Sc. from BANGLADESH AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY (BAU) in 1974 and Ph.D. from LINCOLN UNIVERSITY New Zealand in 1984. Started first service career as an Executive officer, Bangladesh Sugar Industries Corporation (BSFIC), Ministry of Industry. Succeeded up to the top rank of the post of Director Cane Development & Research (CD&R) on being qualified by the Super Services Board (SSB) in 2002. He served BSFIC for 31 years..After retirement joined Advanced Development Technologies Ltd. (ADTL) as Executive Director and upgraded to the post of Director (Customer Service, Finance & Human Resource); till now served ADTL for 17 years, ultimately his total service tenure running over 48 years. During service with BSFIC worked successfully as a local counterpart with several Foreign Consultants under BRAC, FAO & UNDP funded projects at different stages of his job. Overall responsibility was identification of field problems & planning corrective measures. Under ADTL, responsible for customer service related several issues, like developing marketing strategy to maximize sale, minimize cost, ensuring quality of products and establishment of better client relations along with the responsibility of Human Resource Management of the company. Has vast experience in Agro-Technology as well as Technical & Administrative capability in Real Estate business. Served as a member of several high power committees; such as parliamentary committees, different research management committees & Industry evolution committee etc. Reported many high profile technical papers.
Director
Experienced finance professional with a proven track record of strategic financial management, planning, and analysis. Adept at driving financial growth, optimizing resource allocation, and guiding organizations toward informed decision-making. Possesses exceptional leadership skills, a strong understanding of financial regulations, and a comprehensive grasp of business operations. Seeking a senior leadership role to contribute expertise in financial strategy and planning.
He is a Fellow of Cost & Management Accounts (FCMA), Fellow Member of The Institute of Cost & management Accounts of Bangladesh (ICMAB) and CIMA (UK). He holds the Bachelor of Arts degree under University of Dhaka. Led the finance and planning department, overseeing a team of professionals at Scholastica Group, Alco Pharma, Bengal Group of Industries, Tuba Group, Miracle Industries Ltd, Chowdhury and Associates as Accounts and Management Consultant, Director Accounts & Finance, Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary and General Manager. As Director (Finance & Planning) at Advanced Development Technologies Ltd, he created and put into practice financial plans to support the company’s expansion goals.
Director
Accomplished and strategic Construction Director with more than 40 years of experience in leading and managing complex construction projects. Proven expertise in project planning, budget management, team leadership, and ensuring successful project delivery. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and exceed project goals. Strong track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry regulations.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers (FIE) in Bangladesh and holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (BUET). Lead a team of project managers, engineers, and construction professionals in the successful execution of residential and commercial projects at Rana Costruction Co Ltd, Skyline Properties Development. He has previous experience working abroad as Engineer under the Ministry of Housing, Government of Libya and was responsible for supervision of various projects such as School buildings, Hospital, Multi-Storied building and bank building. He is currently the Director Construction in Advanced Development Technologies Ltd. and responsible for overall construction, planning and execution of all ongoing projects. Projects include 29 nos of multi storied buildings named Angel City at Karnapara, Savar, Dhaka, 20 storied commercial cum residential building named Bridge Point at Jurain, Dhaka, 15 storied commercial building named Noorani Tower at Mohakhali, Dhaka, 14 storied apartment building named Baridhara Crown at Baridhara, Dhaka.
Senior Executive Director
Results-driven and strategic Sales & Marketing Director with over 25 years of experience in driving revenue growth, developing high-impact marketing campaigns, and leading cross-functional teams. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, fostering strong client relationships, and implementing innovative marketing strategies. Adept at analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities, and optimizing processes to enhance business performance. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams towards achieving organizational goals.
He holds an MA & MBA degree major in Marketing. He is skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, sales forecasting, marketing strategy, market research and analysis, budget management, CRM implementation, contract negotiation, data analysis, and brand development. He has previous experience working as the Sr. Executive Director (Sales & Marketing) at Biswas Builders Ltd, Executive Director (Sales & Marketing) at Rupayan Housing Estate Ltd, Executive Director (Marketing & Sales) at Prome Agro Foods Ltd, General Manager (Marketing & Sales) at Sanowara Corporation (Red Cow/Diploma), Senior Manager (Sales) at Agricultural Marketing Co. Ltd. (PRAN). He is currently the Senior Executive Director of Business Development at Advanced Development Technologies Ltd.
Director
Graduate from Rajshahi Engineering College (now a university). After Graduation, directly joined Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) and commissioned as an officer in Communication & Electronics branch (now engineering branch) in the year 1973. After a successful military career in the Bangladesh Air Force, the Group Captain retired in 2004. On Retirement from BAF joined Advanced Development Technologies Ltd as an Executive Director. In ADTL at different times he was responsible for the operation & maintenance of Ready Mix Concrete Industries, Expanded Polystyrene industries and Sandwich panel production industries. He was also responsible to manage procurement department and simultaneously coordinated the production of finished goods from central workshop for the construction projects of ADTL for a substantial period. Presently he is entrusted with the overall responsibility to look after administration & logistic of ADTL as Director.
Director
Results-driven Director with over 30 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams, driving process optimization, and implementing strategic initiatives to achieve business growth. Proven track record of successfully aligning operations with organizational goals, enhancing efficiency, and delivering high-impact solutions. Exceptional communicator and collaborator adept at fostering relationships with stakeholders, driving change, and ensuring sustainable success.
He holds an M.Sc. in Statistics degree. He has previous experience working abroad as the General Administrator of Aramco in Saudi Arabia. As the Executive Director at Giard Group, he has experience in composite knit garments. He works now in manufacturing and marketing as Director of Advanced EPS & Sandwichpanel. He possesses extensive expertise in office management, administrative and human resources management, factory management, production management, manufacturing process control, raw material sourcing management, quality control management, worker skill development training, social compliance management, maintenance management, store chain management, VAT & TAX, and export & import material management. He successfully completed training in cost management, basic chemicals, store management, quality control, and hotel management & catering, lead auditor ISO 9000-2000, social compliance SA-8000, labor awareness, food & beverage, rubber chemical etc. He is a member of SCITI (BSCIC) and an Executive Member of Manabik Sahajya Shongstha (MSS).