First female managing director appointed at Bata

Faria Yasmin has been appointed as the first female managing director of multinational footwear manufacturer and retailer Bata, marking a historic first in the company’s 63-year presence in Bangladesh. She will assume her role on Nov 20, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) announced on Monday. Bata confirmed the change in a statement, mentioning that Yasmin succeeds Debabrata Mukherjee, who is leaving to join an Indian multinational. Yasmin brings 23 years of experience in brand marketing, portfolio management, and business operations...