Syed Nasim Manzur

Syed Nasim Manzur
Syed Nasim Manzur
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Born	Bangladesh
🏳️ Nationality	Bangladeshi
🏫 Education	University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School)
💼 Occupation	Business executive, industrialist
Known for	Leadership in Bangladesh's footwear export industry
Title	Managing Director, Apex Footwear Ltd.
👴 👵 Parent(s)	Syed Manzur Elahi (father)

Syed Nasim Manzur is a Bangladeshi industrialist, entrepreneur, and business leader. He serves as the Managing Director of Apex Footwear Ltd., a leading footwear exporter based in Bangladesh. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the development of the leather and footwear sector in Bangladesh and his leadership roles in various corporate and policy institutions.

Early life and education

Syed Nasim Manzur was born into a prominent business family in Bangladesh. He is the son of Syed Manzur Elahi, a well-known industrialist and former advisor to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh.

He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, earning a degree from the Wharton School in Economics and Entrepreneurial Management.

Career

Apex Footwear Ltd.

Nasim Manzur joined Apex Footwear Ltd. in the 1990s and became its Managing Director in 1999. Under his leadership, the company expanded its global footprint and became one of the largest footwear exporters in South Asia. Apex exports to more than 50 countries and operates extensive retail networks across Bangladesh.

Manzur has emphasized quality, compliance, and sustainable practices in the leather goods manufacturing process. He has played a key role in aligning the company with international labor and environmental standards.

Leadership roles

Manzur has served in numerous positions within the Bangladeshi business ecosystem:

President, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Dhaka (two terms)
President, Leathergoods and Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB)
Chairman, Apex Tannery Ltd., Apex Pharma Ltd., Blue Ocean Footwear Ltd., and Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd.
Director, Mutual Trust Bank PLC, Guardian Life Insurance Ltd., International Publications Ltd.
Trustee, BRAC University Business School Advisory Committee

He is a founding member of the Bangladesh Business Initiative (BBI) and sits on several national bodies promoting export growth, labor standards, and skill development.

Public commentary and advocacy

Nasim Manzur is an active speaker on issues such as:

Export diversification and global trade policy
Cost of doing business in Bangladesh
Labor rights and gender inclusion in industry
Environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility

He has represented Bangladesh in international business forums, including WTO ministerial meetings and Asia-Pacific regional summits.

Recognition

Young Leader, Asia-21 Summit (2009)
Participant, Forbes Global CEO Forum (2012)
Regular guest speaker at National Defence College (NDC) and Defense Services Command & Staff College (DSCSC)

Philanthropy

Nasim Manzur is actively involved in philanthropic organizations such as FRIENDSHIP (NGO), supporting education, healthcare, and social welfare in underserved communities. He is also a cultural patron and trustee of SPBA, an art society in Bangladesh.

Personal life

He is married and has children. Despite his high-profile business career, he maintains a relatively private personal life.

References

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[3] ttps://www.mutualtrustbank.com/director/mr-syed-nasim-manzur/

[4] ttps://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/lighthouse-businesses-3846651

[5] ttps://www.worldfootwear.com/news/syed-nasim-manzur-apex-footwear-if-the-product-is-good-the-customer-will-come/3955.html

[6] ttps://theworldfolio.com/news/syed-nasim-manzur-ma/2336/

[7] ttps://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/ztbppyt0xd

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