Riaz A. Choudhury has over 28 years of extensive experience in the financial sector with a career spanning primarily (24 years) with The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) – one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world and few years with IPDC Finance in Bangladesh. He has demonstrated expertise in corporate finance, investment, and business development, successfully led teams managing local and multinational clients as well as government sector entities. He has a strong track record in formulating and executing strategic initiatives, restructuring business and risk management practices.

Riaz holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in finance from University of Dhaka and an MBA in International Business, a joint program offered by Maastricht School of Management, The Netherlands and Independent University, Bangladesh. He has participated in key leadership and management development programs organized by HSBC and renowned international institutions such as INSEAD, Indian Institute of Management, London Business School, PwC, etc.

Beyond his professional achievements, he is committed to social activities i.e. Treasurer – National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute Dhaka – a large specialized heart hospital and founded a not-for-profit Technical & Vocational Educational Training (TVET) institute for underprivileged people in a rural area in Sylhet, Bangladesh.

After taking early retirement from HSBC in October 2024, Riaz initiated start-up companies involved in trading business and manufacturing set-up to generate sustainable income for the marginalized people in Sylhet.

Presently, Riaz is serving as an Independent Director of Power Grid Company Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB), the nationwide power distribution company, listed in local bourses. He also became an Independent Director of Midland Bank PLC., a successful commercial bank in Bangladesh. Riaz is married and blessed with two sons. He loves cricket and travelling.