Sumi Akther
@sumiakther
International business and HR leader driving growth and partnerships.
BangladeshWhat I'm looking for
I am an international business and HR leader with over 10 years' experience aligning people strategies with commercial goals and driving cross-border partnerships.
I have led business development and HR operations for multiple companies, managing an 8-person team, cultivating relationships with 70+ domestic pharmaceutical clients and 20+ international suppliers, and overseeing export/import logistics, LC documentation, and event participation such as the ASIA PHARMA EXPO.
I focus on practical HR policy implementation, stakeholder communication, and operational excellence, mentoring teams to meet compliance standards and supporting organizational growth through strategic coordination and efficient administration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager - Business Development
Symport Trading Ltd
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Lead international business development and HR operations across multiple companies, managing a team of 8 and cultivating relationships with 70+ domestic pharmaceutical clients and 20+ international suppliers to drive revenue and operational compliance.
Coordinator - HR & Business
Symport Trading Ltd
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw HR operations across four sister concerns and led business coordination initiatives, developing HR policies that improved team performance and organizational efficiency.
Executive - Commercial
Symport Trading Ltd
Sep 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Supported commercial operations with import policies, LC documentation, and international supplier engagement, building foundational expertise in pharmaceutical trade and operational workflows.
Executive - Accounts & Admin
Ekattur Real Estate Ltd
Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 (3 years)
Managed accounting and administrative operations for real estate projects, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across project accounts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IDInstitute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka
Advanced Certificate in Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed an Advanced Certificate in Business Administration (ACBA) from IBA, University of Dhaka in January 2025.
IDInstitute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka
Short Course (6 Weeks), Managerial Communication
Completed a 6-week short course titled Managerial Communication for Professional Success (MCPS) at IBA, University of Dhaka in 2019.
NBNational University of Bangladesh
Master of Business Studies, Accounting
Grade: Second Class
Completed a Master of Business Studies (MBS) in Accounting with Second Class from National University in 2011.
NBNational University of Bangladesh
Bachelor of Business Studies, Accounting
Grade: Second Class
Completed a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) in Accounting with Second Class from National University in 2010.
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