“Entrepreneurial resilience from the top”

Mr. Jowher Rizvi completed his MBA degree in International Finance and Accounting from Indiana University, USA. He also earned MA in Economics with Honors from Dhaka University. Mr. Rizvi started his professional career with Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) in 1977 and at the same time was engaged with Institute of Business Administration (IBA) as a part time (Honorary) Lecturer. From 1991 to 1997, he served Union Bank Zambia Ltd., Zambia as its founder Managing Director. Within a short span of 6 years Mr. Rizvi took the new bank to the 2nd leading position (amongst local private banks) in the competitive Zambian banking sector and had his achievements recognized with the prestigious Banker of the Year award. Returning to Bangladesh he established Alliance Holdings Limited and started his journey as an entrepreneur. In 1997, in partnership with Summit Group, he entered the Off-Dock business where Mr. Rizvi has since served as the Managing Director of Ocean Containers Limited. Subsequently in 2003, the two sponsors jointly made another valuable addition to the expanding Off-Dock industry of the Country by establishing Summit Alliance Port Limited. Both companies are listed with the two major bourses of the country. Mr. Rizvi, through Alliance Holdings Limited, also has substantial investment in Beverage Manufacturing, Textile, Prefabricated Steel Building Manufacturing, Real Estate Development, Financial Institutions and Lubricant Blending etc. Despite his busy schedule, he still finds time to pursue his passion and teaches on part time (honorary) basis at North South University (NSU). His Honors & Societies include: • Fellow, Zambia Institute of Bankers • Former Governor, International School of Lusaka, Zambia • Member, Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Society, USA • Past Senator, Indiana University Students Association, Indiana, USA • Former Vice President, International Club, Bloomington, Indiana • Past Chairman, Zambia Bangladesh Friendship Association • Founder President, L’ AMICALE, Alliance Française, Dhaka • Merit Scholarship, Dhaka University