Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
With 20+ years in banking, microfinance, DFS, and fintech, Mr. Azad drives CRAB’s growth and financial inclusion agenda.
He holds a B.A in English Literature (University of Chennai), an M.A in English (Dhaka University), and an MBA in Marketing (IBA, Dhaka University). He previously served as COO of BRAC
Microfinance and held senior roles at United Commercial Bank Ltd and British American Tobacco Bangladesh.
Vice President & Chief Rating Officer
A credit rating expert with 18+ years’ experience across Financial, Corporate, SME, Infrastructure and Structured Finance ratings, Mr. Nur leads CRAB’s analytical functions. He participated in many trainings including training on “Infrastructure Finance Rating” arranged by ADB & ACRAA in Thailand and four days training on “Rating Methodology & Framework” arranged by CRAB conducted by (ICRA Limited). He completed BBA and MBA in Finance from University of Dhaka and has passed CFA Level 1 (USA).
Vice President & Head of Business Development
Mr. Rabby brings 18+ years of experience, including 16 in credit rating. He leads business development and partnerships at CRAB. His qualifications include BBA & MBA from Stamford University Bangladesh, a Diploma in Product Development, and Level 6 CIM. He previously held leadership roles at BDRAL, CRISL, ECRL, Citycell, and DHL.
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary1
With 20+ years in finance, accounting, and governance, Mr. Rahman manages CRAB’s financial operations and board secretariat. He is a CA Intermediate (ICAB), holds an LL.B. (ADUST), and a Master of Public Affairs in International Economic Relations (BIGM, formerly Civil Service College), Dhaka University.
Assistant Vice President & Compliance Officer
Mr. Sanjay oversees rating administration and compliance, bringing 17 years’ experience. He earned an MBA in Finance from Stamford University Bangladesh and has served at Standard Chartered Bank and CRAB Analytics.
Assistant Vice President, PR & Communications
A communications professional with 18+ years’ experience, Mr. Asaduzzaman leads Content, media strategy and stakeholder
engagement. He holds a BSS & MSS in Anthropology from Dhaka University and has worked with Plan International, WorldFish, and CARE Bangladesh.
First Assistant Vice President & Head of Human Resources
Ms. Ripa brings over 14 years of HR leadership experience, overseeing talent strategy and governance at CRAB. She holds a Master of Business Studies from Stamford University, and a PGD in Human Resource Management from the Bangladesh Institute of Management. Prior to joining CRAB, she held senior HR roles at Nafisa International Trading (BD) Ltd. and Hatim Group.