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Pulak Barua

Founder and Principal Consultant

Pulak Barua is a purpose-driven FMCG professional with over 25 years of leadership experience spanning R&D, innovation, manufacturing excellence, quality management, sustainability, and ESG. His expertise covers end-to-end product development, manufacturing and process optimization, quality systems, value chain analysis, Design-to-Value (DtV), cost and productivity improvement, regulatory affairs, sustainable sourcing, plastic circularity, EPR, and supplier ecosystem development. He has led multidisciplinary teams and strategic initiatives across innovation, manufacturing transformation, and sustainable business development, with extensive experience in building R&D and manufacturing capabilities and cross-functional partnerships. Prior to founding i-GES, he held senior leadership roles at Remark HB Limited and Unilever Bangladesh, including Head of Development and R&D Site Leader, driving innovation, technical capability, manufacturing excellence, and sustainable transformation across FMCG categories.

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Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan

Advisor

Mizanur is a seasoned manufacturing and operations leader with extensive experience in driving process excellence, operational performance, and sustainable cost optimization across industrial environments. He specializes in architecting efficient manufacturing systems that enhance productivity, improve resource utilization, and unlock measurable business value. Combining strong project management capabilities with deep expertise in inventory optimization and stakeholder engagement, he successfully leads complex initiatives from strategy through execution. His collaborative approach enables organizations to strengthen operational resilience, streamline supply chains, and achieve performance standards while maintaining a sharp focus on efficiency, profitability, and long-term business growth.

Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan

Advisor

Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan

Mizanur is a seasoned manufacturing and operations leader with extensive experience in driving process excellence, operational performance, and sustainable cost optimization across industrial environments. He specializes in architecting efficient manufacturing systems that enhance productivity, improve resource utilization, and unlock measurable business value. Combining strong project management capabilities with deep expertise in inventory optimization and stakeholder engagement, he successfully leads complex initiatives from strategy through execution. His collaborative approach enables organizations to strengthen operational resilience, streamline supply chains, and achieve performance standards while maintaining a sharp focus on efficiency, profitability, and long-term business growth.

Md. Mosharraf Hossain

Consultant

Mosharraf is an accomplished engineering and manufacturing professional with deep expertise in process engineering within the FMCG and chemical manufacturing sectors. He has successfully spearheaded new plant installation, commissioning, maintenance excellence programs, and packaging operations that improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. Leveraging a strong foundation in consumer goods manufacturing, particularly soap production and process optimization, he helps organizations maximize asset performance, ensure safety compliance and operational efficiency. His practical and results-oriented approach enables businesses to strengthen operational capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and achieve high-performance standards across engineering, maintenance, and production operations.

Md. Mosharraf Hossain

Consultant

Md. Mosharraf Hossain

Mosharraf is an accomplished engineering and manufacturing professional with deep expertise in process engineering within the FMCG and chemical manufacturing sectors. He has successfully spearheaded new plant installation, commissioning, maintenance excellence programs, and packaging operations that improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. Leveraging a strong foundation in consumer goods manufacturing, particularly soap production and process optimization, he helps organizations maximize asset performance, ensure safety compliance and operational efficiency. His practical and results-oriented approach enables businesses to strengthen operational capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and achieve high-performance standards across engineering, maintenance, and production operations.

Jakir Al-Mahmud

Consultant

Jakir is a Mechanical Engineer and IBA MBA graduate, with 20+ years of experience in sustainability, project management, climate change, energy systems, GHG accounting, industrial decarbonization, and ESG compliance across South Asia. Demonstrated expertise in delivering donor-funded projects, including GCF-supported programs, and aligning industrial operations with international climate frameworks (IPCC, UNFCCC, GRI). Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder initiatives, conduct investment-grade energy audits, and design low-carbon transition strategies for manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. Certified PMP and Energy Auditor with a strong background in climate finance readiness, carbon markets, and sustainable industrial transformation.

Jakir Al-Mahmud

Consultant

Jakir Al-Mahmud

Jakir is a Mechanical Engineer and IBA MBA graduate, with 20+ years of experience in sustainability, project management, climate change, energy systems, GHG accounting, industrial decarbonization, and ESG compliance across South Asia. Demonstrated expertise in delivering donor-funded projects, including GCF-supported programs, and aligning industrial operations with international climate frameworks (IPCC, UNFCCC, GRI). Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder initiatives, conduct investment-grade energy audits, and design low-carbon transition strategies for manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. Certified PMP and Energy Auditor with a strong background in climate finance readiness, carbon markets, and sustainable industrial transformation.

Dr Hafiz Iqbal

Consultant

Md. Hafiz Iqbal is an interdisciplinary researcher currently serving as Programme Officer at the Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO. He began his career in banking before joining the Bangladesh Civil Service in 2005. He holds a BSS and MSS in Economics from Rajshahi University, an MS from Hiroshima University, an MSc in Climate Change from Independent University, Bangladesh, and a PhD in Health Economics from Bangladesh University of Professionals. A certified Global Environmental Leader (MEXT, Japan) and courtesy postdoctoral associate at Florida International University, his expertise encompasses climate adaptation, health, energy, and ecological economics. Iqbal has authored numerous book chapters, journal papers, and presenting his research worldwide.

Dr Hafiz Iqbal

Consultant

Dr Hafiz Iqbal

Md. Hafiz Iqbal is an interdisciplinary researcher currently serving as Programme Officer at the Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO. He began his career in banking before joining the Bangladesh Civil Service in 2005. He holds a BSS and MSS in Economics from Rajshahi University, an MS from Hiroshima University, an MSc in Climate Change from Independent University, Bangladesh, and a PhD in Health Economics from Bangladesh University of Professionals. A certified Global Environmental Leader (MEXT, Japan) and courtesy postdoctoral associate at Florida International University, his expertise encompasses climate adaptation, health, energy, and ecological economics. Iqbal has authored numerous book chapters, journal papers, and presenting his research worldwide.

Md Mahmud Kamal Bhuiyan

Research and Business Development Manager

Mahmud is a Chemical Engineer and researcher with expertise in sustainable industrial systems, circular economy, environmental engineering, process engineering, and data-driven analysis. He has contributed to multiple research projects focused on industrial waste management, climate change, environmental assessment, and sustainable industrial development. His technical experience spans circularity, plastic and e-waste management, wastewater treatment, environmental modelling, process design, and engineering data analysis. Alongside his technical work, he brings strong capabilities in research coordination, project management, technical reporting, stakeholder engagement, and developing practical, data-driven solutions to complex industrial and environmental challenges.

Md Mahmud Kamal Bhuiyan

Research and Business Development Manager

Md Mahmud Kamal Bhuiyan

Mahmud is a Chemical Engineer and researcher with expertise in sustainable industrial systems, circular economy, environmental engineering, process engineering, and data-driven analysis. He has contributed to multiple research projects focused on industrial waste management, climate change, environmental assessment, and sustainable industrial development. His technical experience spans circularity, plastic and e-waste management, wastewater treatment, environmental modelling, process design, and engineering data analysis. Alongside his technical work, he brings strong capabilities in research coordination, project management, technical reporting, stakeholder engagement, and developing practical, data-driven solutions to complex industrial and environmental challenges.
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