IPDC Finance PLC Managing Director Rizwan Dawood Shams has been named Chief Executive Officer or Managing Director of the Year 2025 in the 100 crore to 499 crore annual revenue category at the Bangladesh C-Suite Awards.
The recognition reflects the strategic foresight and transformation he has brought to the organisation and the wider financial sector since taking charge in 2022, IPDC said in a press release.
IPDC strengthened its financial performance, expanded its portfolio and advanced digital innovation, operational efficiency and inclusive financing under Rizwan Dawood Shams’ leadership, the release said.
His people-first approach has shaped a workplace culture centred on purpose, collaboration and innovation, placing the institution among the country’s most progressive and customer-focused financial service providers, it added.
“This honour is not mine alone — it belongs to the incredible IPDC family whose dedication and belief make everything possible,” said Rizwan Dawood Shams, noting that he remains committed to sustainable and inclusive growth.
His engagement in industry platforms promoting ethical governance, sustainable finance and financial literacy continues to influence positive change across the financial sector, the release said.
IPDC also said that the award reaffirms its commitment to leadership excellence, innovation and a more sustainable financial future for Bangladesh.





