Mohammed Mahbubul Hoque Siddiqui

Accomplished industrial strategist and senior corporate leader with nearly 25+ years of extensive experience spanning apparel manufacturing, global supply chain, international commodity trade, industrial infrastructure, and multi-sector enterprise leadership. Proven expertise in executive management, global sourcing, cross-border trade of essential commodities (wheat, sugar, animal feed), greenfield project execution (garment factories, jute mills, and tanneries), and digital/e-commerce expansion. Possesses a vast, enduring international supplier and buyer network across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, underpinned by stellar relationships with financial institutions, logistics agencies, and key industry stakeholders.

Strong academic foundation in Government and Politics coupled with a proactive interest in modern industrial trends and socio-economic analysis.

Vice Chairman - KL Group of Companies (KL Fashion, KL Sweaters, Al Mohammad Trading Corporation, Alvi Packages Ltd.) - Bangladesh

(2012-01 - 2024-12)

Directed overall corporate strategy, operational expansion, and high-level management across group companies including apparel manufacturing (denim pants, fleece jackets), specialized knitwear (sweaters), and packaging solutions. Spearheaded international trade and bulk commodity import operations through Al Mohammad Trading Corporation, managing large-scale imports of animal feed from Portugal, Croatia, and Russia for domestic poultry feed mills, alongside extensive wheat and sugar imports from Russia, Ukraine, and Brazil. Established and maintained an extensive, lifelong global supply chain and business network spanning China, India, Russia, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Turkey, Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Cultivated deep professional rapport with hundreds of international apparel buyers, financial institutions, insurance companies, architects, machinery suppliers, logistics providers, and shipping agencies. Extended strategic expertise beyond apparel to assist in the successful establishment of two jute mills and one tannery, as well as providing pivotal support for e-commerce and online retail store ventures.

Manager - Marketing, Commerce & Operations - Mohammadi Group - Bangladesh

(2007-01 - 2011-12)

Spearheaded comprehensive multi-departmental operations encompassing Marketing, Merchandising, Shipping, Commercial workflows, and Timely Deliveries. Personally oversaw critical pre-shipment Final Inspections to ensure international quality benchmarks were strictly met before dispatch. Handled complex Accounts Auditing, corporate banking, and intricate Project Financing to support business expansion.

Formulated and executed strategic marketing plans to capture broader market segments and facilitate brand growth through extensive international business travel.

Deputy Manager - Sales - Global Trading Inc. (US-based Company, New York) - New York, United States

(2004-01 - 2007-02)

Managed large-scale government-level trade operations involving essential commodities such as wheat and sugar. Handled cotton imports from Uzbekistan and coordinated extensive international supply chains, facilitating significant global business travels. Concluded operations in February 2007 due to major political and military shifts affecting business continuity.

Merchandising & Production Coordinator - Topknotch International (Buying House) - Bangladesh

(2002-01 - 2004-12)

Managed comprehensive merchandising operations and product sourcing for renowned international brand Jordache (undergarments sector). Coordinated production workflows, conducted regular afternoon factory visits to monitor real-time production status, and maintained nightly communication with international buyers for seamless reporting. Optimized quality control and bridged communication gaps between buyers and manufacturing units to ensure timely shipments.

Production, Shipping & Logistics Coordinator - EuroTex Gmbh (Buying House) - Germany / Bangladesh

(1998-01 - 2002-12)

Managed intensive end-to-end export operations, ensuring strict adherence to delivery timelines (On-Time Delivery) and handling approximately 200 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) per month. Represented the company internationally through strategic deployments to major European logistics hubs including Frankfurt, Kiel, and Rotterdam ports, gaining deep expertise in maritime cargo transportation. Spent six months stationed in Germany, directly observing and managing European warehousing operations and retail store delivery networks.

Executive / Commercial & Project Professional - Mohammadi Group - Bangladesh

(1997-01 - 1998-12)

Commenced career handling Customs Bonded Warehouse documentation and managing high-volume commercial banking operations, independently opening 7 to 8 Back-to-Back L/Cs daily. Directed end-to-end greenfield project execution—overseeing procurement of construction materials and machinery, collaborating with engineering teams, and successfully establishing and operationalizing three new manufacturing factories and two large warehouses. Championed strict workplace compliance and operational excellence across all newly established facilities.

Master of Social Science - Government and Politics - Jahangirnagar University (1997-12)

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Government and Politics - Jahangirnagar University (1996-12)