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Syed Nasim Manzur | |
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| Born | Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School) |
| Occupation(s) | Business executive, industrialist |
| Known for | Leadership in Bangladesh's footwear export industry |
| Title | Managing Director, Apex Footwear Ltd. |
| Parent | Syed Manzur Elahi (father) |
Syed Nasim Manzur is a Bangladeshi industrialist, entrepreneur, and business leader. He serves as the Managing Director of Apex Footwear Ltd., a leading footwear exporter based in Bangladesh. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the development of the leather and footwear sector in Bangladesh and his leadership roles in various corporate and policy institutions.
Early life and education
[edit]Syed Nasim Manzur was born into a prominent business family in Bangladesh. He is the son of Syed Manzur Elahi, a well-known industrialist and former advisor to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh.[1]
He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, earning a degree from the Wharton School in Economics and Entrepreneurial Management.[2]
Career
[edit]Apex Footwear Ltd.
[edit]Nasim Manzur joined Apex Footwear Ltd. in the 1990s and became its Managing Director in 1999. Under his leadership, the company expanded its global footprint and became one of the largest footwear exporters in South Asia. Apex exports to more than 50 countries and operates extensive retail networks across Bangladesh.
Manzur has emphasized quality, compliance, and sustainable practices in the leather goods manufacturing process. He has played a key role in aligning the company with international labor and environmental standards.
Leadership roles
[edit]Manzur has served in numerous positions within the Bangladeshi business ecosystem:
- Ex President, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Dhaka (two terms)[3]
- President, Leathergoods and Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB)
- Chairman, Apex Tannery Ltd.[4], Apex Pharma Ltd.[5], Blue Ocean Footwear Ltd., and Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd.
- Director, Mutual Trust Bank PLC, Guardian Life Insurance Ltd., International Publications Ltd.[1]
- Trustee, BRAC University Business School Advisory Committee[6]
Public commentary and advocacy
[edit]Nasim Manzur is an active speaker on issues such as:
- Export diversification and global trade policy
- Cost of doing business in Bangladesh
- Labor rights and gender inclusion in industry
- Environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility
He has represented Bangladesh in international business forums, including WTO ministerial meetings and Asia-Pacific regional summits.[7]
Philanthropy
[edit]Nasim Manzur is actively involved in philanthropic organizations such as FRIENDSHIP (NGO), supporting education, healthcare, and social welfare in underserved communities. He is also a cultural patron and trustee of SPBA, an art society in Bangladesh.
Personal life
[edit]He is married and has children. Despite his high-profile business career, he maintains a relatively private personal life.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Syed Nasim Manzur - Mutual Trust Bank PLC".
- ^ a b "LEADERSHIP | Apex Footwear Ltd". www.apexfootwearltd.com.
- ^ "Members Archive". Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dhaka (MCCI).
- ^ "Syed Nasum Manzur - APEXTANRY.BD | Apex Tannery Ltd. - Wall Street Journal". www.wsj.com.
- ^ "Meet Our Chairman". Apex Pharma Limited.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". www.bracu.ac.bd. October 9, 2013.
- ^ a b Correspondent, Staff (February 26, 2024). "Don't want incentive on export, reduce cost of business: Syed Nasim Manzur". Prothomalo.
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- ^ Mirdha, Refayet Ullah (March 13, 2025). "A lighthouse to businesses". The Daily Star.
- ^ Footwear, World. "Syed Nasim Manzur (Apex Footwear): If the product is good, the customer will come". World Footwear.
- ^ Worldfolio, The. "A seismic shift in Bangladeshi industry". Theworldfolio.