D.M. Husmot Iqbal

Master of Business Administration - MBA at Northern University, Bangladesh
Summary
D.M. Iqbal is a seasoned professional with 19 years of experience in strategic planning, advocacy, rights, economic and social issues, leadership, and organizational development programs.
He specializes in inclusive market systems, value chain promotion for agricultural and non-agricultural products, and services development programs, having worked with various private, public, and international organizations funded by donors like EC, SDC, DFID, CIDA, and USAID.
His expertise includes designing and managing grants, livelihood and nutrition-sensitive agriculture programs, enterprise development, humanitarian initiatives, and women economic empowerment projects in diverse communities.
D.M. Iqbal is a pioneer in value chain development and has introduced innovative approaches in the field, impacting organizations like Intercooperation and HELVETAS Bangladesh.
His experience extends to outlet and supply chain management, fair trade development, social business promotion, and capacity building through training in areas like agriculture, value chain, public-private partnerships, and business development.
Education-wise, D.M. Iqbal holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Marketing/Marketing Management from Northern University, Bangladesh.
Throughout his career, he has held positions such as Manager Business Development at ActionAid Bangladesh, Livelihoods Grants Manager at ACDI / VOCA Bangladesh, Regional Coordinator at HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation-Bangladesh, and various other roles at Intercooperation (IC) International-Bangladesh, International Development Enterprises (IDE)–Bangladesh, CARE International–Bangladesh, and the Department of Jute Ministry Bangladesh.
His vast experience covers a wide range of areas including project management, team leadership, partnership development, market development, and organizational growth.