Shehzad Munim Joins Priyo Pay as Board Member, Aiming to Scale the Company Globally

Dhaka, Bangladesh – 1 October 2024 – Priyo Pay (https://priyo.com), a leading cross-border payment platform, proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Shehzad Munim as a member of its Board of Directors. With his extensive experience in leading one of the largest companies in Bangladesh, Mr. Munim is set to bring invaluable insights to Priyo Pay's journey toward global expansion.

Shehzad Munim completed his entire education in Bangladesh and he was the student of the first batch of BBA from IBA DU. After his graduation Shehzad joined British American Tobacco Bangladesh in the marketing department in the year 1997.

Shehzad had a very successful career within BAT Bangladesh and also worked in BAT New Zealand and Australia. After completing successful international assignments he then returned back to BAT Bangladesh as Marketing Director.

In 2010 he was transferred to BAT Pakistan to assume the Area Head of Marketing role for South Asia. After 16 years of a very successful career Shehzad assumed the role of Managing Director of BAT Bangladesh. Shehzad was the first ever local MD of BAT Bangladesh and ran one of the largest Multinational companies of Bangladesh for more than 10 years as MD.

Shehzad is a well known personality within the business community of Bangladesh and he also served as the President of Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industries for 2 years and acted as the treasurer of the British Business Group. Shehzad is a champion of diversity and inclusion, sustainability and talent development. He is seen as a mentor and coach for many successful talents within the corporate sector of South Asia.

During his illustrious career Shehzad has received many local and international awards; including the "CEO/MD of the Year Award" at the first ever Bangladesh C-Suite Award, organized by Bangladesh Brand Forum.

"Having Shehzad Munim on our Board marks a significant milestone for Priyo Pay," said Zakaria Swapan, Founder & CEO of Priyo Inc., a Silicon Valley-based financial technology company connecting emerging countries with developed nations. "His unparalleled leadership experience and strategic vision will be instrumental as we accelerate our efforts to scale globally and bring innovative financial solutions to a broader audience."

Mr. Munim’s appointment aligns with Priyo Pay's mission to revolutionize the cross-border payment landscape and provide seamless, secure, and efficient financial services worldwide. His proven track record in corporate leadership and deep understanding of emerging markets will be key assets as Priyo Pay seeks to expand its reach and impact.

“I am excited to join Priyo Pay at such a pivotal moment in the company's journey,” said Mr. Munim. “I look forward to working with the talented team at Priyo Pay to help drive its vision of becoming a global leader in cross-border payments.”