Dhaka : Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO of EBL, has been awarded CEO of the Year 2024 award in the Financial Institutions category during Bangladesh C-Suite Awards 2024 held at Grand Ballroom of Le Méridien Dhaka on December 12.

The award was presented to EBL Managing Director and CEO in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the financial sector, said a release.

Iftekhar has been instrumental in steering EBL towards unprecedented growth and success, added the release. His strategic foresight and commitment to excellence have significantly contributed to the bank's robust performance and reputation in the industry, further mentioned the release.

The Bangladesh C-Suite Awards, a flagship initiative of the Bangladesh Brand Forum, aims to recognize and celebrate the success of outstanding business leaders and honor C-Suite executives and directors of Bangladeshi businesses who demonstrate exemplary integrity and excellence.

Recipients of this accolade are chosen by a distinguished advisory board comprised of eminent business leaders, alongside a professional audit board, based on a wide array of criteria including management achievement, business performance, people centricity, and innovation.