In this section of “Inspirers” we catalogue outstanding women leaders in our corporate world who broke into, what was mainly men’s domain, and established themselves as “women entrepreneurs” of merit, vision, courage, and reliability.
In this section of “Inspirers” we catalogue outstanding women leaders in our corporate world who broke into, what was mainly men’s domain, and established themselves as “women entrepreneurs” of merit, vision, courage, and reliability.
Berger Fosroc Ltd, a joint venture of Berger Paints Bangladesh and Fosroc International Ltd, yesterday opened a construction chemicals plant to cater for the growing domestic market for chemicals and cut import dependence.
Outstanding woman in business
Rupali Chowdhury, managing director of Berger Paints Bangladesh, pose for photograph after receiving the 19th Bangladesh Business Award. Staff Correspondent Staff Correspondent
Rupali Chowdhury took Berger Paints Bangladesh to new heights after taking the helm of the paint manufacturing company in 2008.
Since then, the corporate leader led from the front and made Berger the number one company in Bangladesh s paint industry. Its net sales grew nearly six times to Tk 1,882 crore in 2020 from Tk 352 crore in 2007.
Obtaining an MBA from University of Dhaka s Institute of Business Administration, Chowdhury started her career in 1984 with Ciba Geigy (Bangladesh), a multinational pharmaceutical and chemical company.