Senior Management Team

Mustaque Ahmad

Chief Financial Officer

Mustaque Ahmad is the Chief Financial Officer of Taufika Foods and Lovello Ice-Cream PLC. He has become a part of the Taufika family since January 2012. He is overseeing the Group’s financial activities and operations as Group CFO. Mr. Ahmad obtained his BSS (Honors) and MSS in International Relations from the University of Dhaka. He started his career in banking with the first private commercial bank in Bangladesh in June, 1994 as Probationary Officer. He has gathered vast knowledge in banking operation in all respects during his thirteen and half years’ banking career. Mr. Ahmad has over 26 years of extensive experience in finance & accounts as a result of working in different renowned commercial Banks and business conglomerates. His key responsibilities as CFO, include looking after all relevant aspects of the Group’s financing, financial performance, stakeholder reporting, internal audit, tax matters, strategic development of the company, liaison with the external auditor and other corporate functions. He believes that, there is no end of self improvement, which he always focuses on. He aspires to contribute significantly, to the growth of the company with his proficiency in the days to come.

Muhammad Razib Hasan

Chief Strategic Officer

Muhammad Razib Hasan is the Chief Strategic Officer (CSO) at Taufika Foods and Lovello Ice-Cream PLC. He joined Taufika Foods and Lovello Ice-Cream PLC in November 2017. His skills and experience have facilitated him to generate significant sales numbers through analyzing the market trends, setting strategies for product-mix and distribution network development, short-term tactics for penetrating into different market-segments etc. Mr. Hasan, an MBA having a specialization in information system, business analysis and decision-making process, has a progressive and dynamic corporate career with 21+ years of experience in the field of Marketing and Sales. Prior to joining LOVELLO, he worked in Taufika Energy Company Limited as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his long corporate journey he was a part of distribution business of Nokia Mobile in Grameen Telecom and business development of Maximus Mobile in Union Group. He has extensive and diversified training in the sales of Mobile Phone devices and team-building process. With his innate experience in relationship building, he leads LOVELLO sales team to provide excellent channel services for enhancement of value propositions. His in-depth knowledge, experience and skills have contributed to the advancement of the company.

Md. Moheuddin Sarder

Company Secretary

Md. Moheuddin Sarder is a young and energetic professional guy. He received his Master of Business Administration with major in Management; passed in 2018 from Dhaka College under the University of Dhaka. He completed his Chartered Accountancy Course in 2019 from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh. He Conducted and finalized audit of financial statements/reporting of various Company’s, Autonomous bodies/corporation, non-profiteering organizations. Led audit discussions with various clients in order to finalize audit. Carried out consultancy relating to tax, designing accounting and control system. He also carried out cost, management and self-audit for various organizations like Rancon Motors Ltd, Rupali Bank Ltd, Aftab Feed Products Ltd, Meghna Cement Mills Ltd, Brac International, Somatec Pharmaceuticals Ltd, SKS LPG Mongla, Bangladesh Paper Mills Ltd, Coral Reef Properties Ltd. During his 5 years with the Lovello, Mr. Moheuddin worked to grow the company’s value and directly supervised Initial Public Offerings. Mr. Moheuddin working skills and expertise have played a significant role in the growth of the company.

He believes that there is no end of self-improvement, which he always focuses on. He aspires to contribute significantly, to the growth of the company with his proficiency in the days to come.

Md. Mahfuzur Rahman

Head of Internal Audit and Compliance

Mr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman has joined as Head of Internal Audit and Compliance in Taufika Foods and Lovello Ice-Cream PLC in June 2024. He has served different national and multinational companies as Head of Audit and Compliance since 2007. Before joining in Taufika Foods and Lovello Ice-Cream PLC. Mr mahfuzur served as a Senior Consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd. He is a Business Graduate with Master in Commerce. He’s highly experienced in Audit, Compliance and Risk Management Capacities with 16 years of comprehensive expertise in both corporate and development sectors. He has proven track record of delivering strategic guidance and operational excellence to diverse organizations, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and optimizing performance. He’s proficient in developing and implementing robust Audit frameworks, Risk management strategies, and internal control systems to safeguard assets and enhance governance standards.

Md. Emdadul Kabir

General Manager

Mr. Md. Emdadul Kabir joined Taufika Foods and Lovello Ice-Cream PLC as General Manager - Factory in March 2024, bringing over 19 years of comprehensive experience in engineering, project management, and plant operations within the ice cream and food manufacturing industries. Before joining Taufika Foods and Lovello Ice-Cream PLC, he served as Chief Engineer at Dhaka Ice Cream Industries Ltd. (Polar Ice Cream), overseeing the engineering department with a focus on operational efficiency and technical excellence.

Throughout his career, Mr. Kabir has held critical roles in various notable organizations, including Kazi Food Industries Ltd., Perfetti Van Melle Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd., and Abdul Monem Limited. His expertise extends across ice cream project development, refrigeration systems, and large-scale plant management. With a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from KUET, he has a strong technical foundation and has successfully led complex engineering projects, implemented innovative solutions, and driven continuous improvements in high-performance environments."

Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam

Deputy General Manager

Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam is a distinguished Food Engineering professional with 15+ years of dedicated experience in the Food and beverage industry with excellence in Operational Management, New Product Development, Ingredient Selection, Quality Assurance, Machine Selection, Food Safety Compliance, Food Fortification, and Training & Assessment.

He achieved Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Food Engineering (specialization on Ice cream) from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Master of Science (M.S) in Food Engineering from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Master of Administration (MBA) from Stamford University, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Food Engineering from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. He also achieved Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from TAFE, Australia.

Throughout his career, Dr. Rafiq has assumed pivotal leadership roles, demonstrating his ability to deliver excellence in various domains. His current position as Deputy General Manager-Production at Taufika Foods and Lovello Ice-Cream PLC showcases his prowess in directing plant operations to ensure efficiency, quality, health & safety, customer satisfaction, and food safety compliance. Moreover, he leads the Food Safety, QA, and Product Development Team, steering the company toward excellence.

Previously, as General Manager – Plant Operations at BG Food & Agro Processors Limited, Dr. Rafiq orchestrated production efficiency, quality assurance, safety, and regulatory compliance. He also played a crucial role in leading the Food Safety, QA, and Product Development Team, underscoring his multifaceted expertise.