Md. Ashraful Hassan

Chairman, Grameen Group,Managing Director and CEO, Grameen Telecom Trust,
Bangladesh

Mr. Md. Ashraful Hassan has been an integral part of the Grameen Group for over 40 years and currently serves as its Chairman. He holds leadership roles as Managing Director of multiple Grameen organizations, consistently advancing the group's mission of driving transformative social and economic change across Bangladesh and beyond.

Beginning his journey with Grameen Bank in 1984, Mr. Hassan has held a variety of senior positions—apparently reached the peak as Chief of Engineering Section—playing a vital role in shaping the bank’s infrastructural foundation. Over the years, his leadership has spanned across pivotal sectors such as telecommunications, renewable energy, education, people Development with employment, technology, food and nutrition, construction, financial inclusion and complete healthcare that includes but not limited to Primary Care, Secondary Care and Digital Health; establishing him as a driving force and implementor in Grameen’s multi-sectoral impact and aspirations.

In rural development, Mr. Hassan has been instrumental in expanding telecommunication access in underserved areas. His broad expertise encompasses energy-efficient and resource-conscious production industrial management, supply chain logistics, local and export market strategies, as well as the empowerment of rural artisans and craftspeople, reinforcing inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

As a group chairman, Mr. Hassan serves on the boards of numerous social business enterprises under the Grameen umbrella home and abroad, spearheading initiatives that foster entrepreneurship, job creation, and the development of resilient community ecosystems. His leadership continues to inspire a new generation with innovative business and strategic initiatives with Healthtech, Fintech, Edutech, model mega hospital projects and so on that comes as inspiration to social business leaders, committed to building a more equitable and sustainable world.