Shakib Hassan
Current Position: Managing Director
Company:
- Managing Director & Founder of Shakib Agrotech (Pvt) Ltd: Since 2022
- Founder & Director of Shakib Agro: Since 2018
- Founder & Director of Shakib Agrovet: Since 2023
- Founder & Director of Shakib Holdings: Since 2024
- CEO of Agrobyte (Pvt) Ltd: Since 2020
Industry: Agriculture / Agribusiness / Agro-Processing
Overview
Shakib Hassan is a prominent Bangladeshi entrepreneur and business leader in the agricultural sector. As the founder and Managing Director of Shakib Agrotech Pvt Ltd, he has established himself as a key figure in the country’s efforts to modernize agriculture, improve food security, and empower local farmers.
His work primarily focuses on bridging the gap between rural farmers and the broader market, ensuring fair prices and implementing modern agricultural practices.
Company: Shakib Agrotech (Pvt) Ltd
Shakib Agrotech is a private limited company involved in the agribusiness value chain. The company’s activities typically include:
- Agro-Processing: Adding value to raw agricultural produce.
- Trading & Export: Procuring quality crops from farmers and supplying them to domestic markets and for export.
- Input Supply: Providing farmers with high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and other necessary inputs.
- Contract Farming: Partnering with farmers to grow specific crops with guaranteed buy-back agreements, reducing their financial risk.
- Knowledge Dissemination: Educating farmers on modern, sustainable, and efficient farming techniques to increase yield and quality.
Mission & Vision:
- Promoting the use of technology in agriculture.
- Enhancing the profitability and livelihood of local farmers.
- Ensuring the supply of high-quality, safe agricultural products to consumers.
- Contributing to the national economy through agricultural exports.
Key Roles and Responsibilities as Managing Director
As the MD, Shakib Hassan’s responsibilities encompass the strategic and operational leadership of the entire company. This includes:
- Strategic Planning: Setting the long-term vision, goals, and direction for the company.
- Business Development: Identifying new market opportunities, both domestic and international, and forming strategic partnerships.
- Financial Management: Overseeing the company’s budgeting, financial planning, and ensuring profitability and sustainability.
- Operations Management: Ensuring the smooth functioning of procurement, processing, quality control, and distribution.
- Stakeholder Relations: Building and maintaining strong relationships with farmers, government agencies, financial institutions, and buyers.
- Leadership: Leading and motivating the company’s team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Impact and Significance
- Farmer Empowerment: By providing a reliable market and fair prices, his company directly improves the economic stability of numerous farming families.
- Economic Contribution: The company contributes to Bangladesh’s GDP by adding value to agricultural products and generating export revenue.
- Modernization: Promotes the adoption of better agricultural practices and post-harvest technologies, reducing waste and improving quality.