M.D. Arif Uddin

Md Arif Uddin has extensive experience in risk management, financial control, taxation, and business performance management. Md Arif has held various roles at Grameenphone Ltd, including Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Acting Chief Financial Officer. In these positions, they have demonstrated strategic acumen in risk mitigation, regulatory adherence, and enhancing the company's approach to risk management. Md Arif has also served as a Senior Director, where they formulated and executed financial strategy, managed departments, and led internal projects for tax dispute resolution. Additionally, they have experience as a Non-Executive Board Member at Accenture Communications Infrastructure Solutions Limited and a Member of the Board of Trustees at Grameenphone Workers Profit Participation Fund. Prior to that, they worked at Telenor as a Group Business Manager, overseeing business unit performance and preparing business performance reports. Md Arif began their career as a Finance Manager at PRAN-RFL Group.

Md Arif Uddin's education history is as follows:

- In 2018, they obtained a Diploma from INSEAD in the Strategy Execution Program.

- Md Arif attended Dhaka City College for their Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree, but the start and end years are unknown.

- In 2021, they completed a Postgraduate Degree in Tax and VAT from CPA Bangladesh.

- In the same year, they also received the FPA degree in Accounting and Taxation from the Institute of Public Accountants.

- Md Arif obtained the FFA degree in Accounting and taxation from The Institute of Financial Accountants, UK in 2021.

- Md Arif Uddin became a Member of The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI) in 2021.

- Md Arif is planning to pursue a Certification in Risk Management from York University in 2023.

Additionally, they have obtained various certifications from LinkedIn, including Humble Leadership, Microsoft Teams Essential Training, Connecting Your Work to Your Purpose, Creating Positive Conversations with Challenging Customers, Emerging Financial Risk Management, Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance, Leadership Mindsets, Reputation Risk Management, Unconscious Bias, Gender in Negotiation, How to Train Your Brain For Happiness, Cryptocurrency Foundations, Economic Indicators, Leading Globally, Organizational Thought Leadership, Planning Your Career and Your Life, Practical Influencing Techniques, and Reframing: The Power of Changing Your Perspective. Md Arif has also been recognized as a Fellow by the Institute of Financial Accountants, UK, and the Institute of Public Accountants, Australia.