Eastern Bank MD wins ‘C-Suite CEO of the Year Award’

Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of Eastern Bank PLC, has been awarded the "C-Suite CEO of the Year 2024" in the Financial Institutions category at the Bangladesh C-Suite Awards 2024 at Le Méridien Dhaka.

The award was presented to Iftekhar in recognition of his exceptional leadership and contributions to the financial sector, the bank said in a press release.

As a visionary leader, he has been instrumental in steering Eastern Bank towards unprecedented growth and success.

His strategic foresight and commitment to excellence have significantly contributed to the bank's robust performance and reputation in the industry.

The Bangladesh C-Suite Awards, an initiative of the Bangladesh Brand Forum, aims to recognise and celebrate the success of outstanding business leaders and honour C-Suite executives and directors of Bangladeshi businesses who demonstrate exemplary integrity and excellence.

Recipients of this accolade are chosen by a distinguished advisory board composed of eminent business leaders, alongside a professional audit board, based on a wide array of criteria, including management achievement, business performance, people centricity and innovation.