Solaiman Alam

Mr. Solaiman Alam was appointed as the Chief Digital and Strategy Officer (CDSO) from 01 January 2020. Mr. Solaiman has 20 years of professional experience in the FMCG and telecom industry in various roles spanning digital channel and services, marketing, product management, brand management, trade marketing and sales. A graduate from IBA, University of Dhaka, he started his career in Sales in British American Tobacco Bangladesh (2000 – 2005) after which he moved to Orascom Telecom Bangladesh, Banglalink. He played a vital role in establishing Banglalink as one of the most recognised brands in the country. He has worked directly in Brands, Product and Pricing, VAS and Internet, Research, High Value Loyalty Management, Postpaid and B2B, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) etc. When he left Banglalink in 2016, he was Director, Marketing of Banglalink. Mr. Solaiman joined Grameenphone as Director Marketing in February 2016 and in 2018, he was appointed as the Head of Digital Division to pursue the vision of establishing a Telco Digital Ecosystem. He has attended a host of courses and certifications from organisations like London Business School, INSEAD France, HFI, IDEO etc