Syed Nasim Manzur

Syed Nasim Manzur is the Managing Director of Apex Footwear Ltd, Bangladesh's largest footwear exporter, and the elected President of the Footwear Leathergoods & Accessories Exporters Association (FLAXA) for the 2025-2027 term. 👞 A Wharton-educated business leader, Mr. Manzur has been instrumental in establishing Bangladesh's leather and footwear sector as a significant export industry. 🏭

🎓 Education & Background

Mr. Manzur graduated in 1990 with a BSc in Economics, specializing in Entrepreneurial Management, from the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. 🎓 His academic background laid a strong foundation for his dynamic career in business leadership and entrepreneurship. 📈

🏭 Apex Footwear — Bangladesh's Largest Footwear Exporter

📊 Under Mr. Manzur's leadership, Apex Footwear has become one of Bangladesh's most successful export-oriented manufacturing companies:

• 👞 15% market share of Bangladesh's leather footwear exports
• 👥 5,000+ employees across manufacturing operations
• 🌍 Global export market — serving international footwear brands
• 🏆 Recognized as Bangladesh's largest footwear exporter

🏛️ FLAXA Presidency & Industry Leadership

📋 Mr. Manzur was re-elected as President of FLAXA (formerly LFMEAB) for the 2025-2027 term. The association was rebranded from LFMEAB to FLAXA at its 22nd Annual General Meeting. FLAXA represents the leather, leathergoods, and footwear export sector of Bangladesh — one of the country's key export industries with significant growth potential. 🌐

🤝 His industry leadership extends beyond FLAXA:

• 🏛️ Former President, MCCI (Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dhaka) — one of Bangladesh's most prestigious chambers
• 📊 Former Vice President, BAPLC (Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies)

💼 Diversified Business Portfolio

🏭 Beyond Apex Footwear, Mr. Manzur holds leadership positions across a diversified business portfolio:

• 👞 Chairman — Zenith Footwear Ltd, Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd, Apex Tannery Ltd
• 🚀 Founder — Quantum Consumer Solutions Ltd, Blue Ocean Footwear Ltd, Apex Investments Ltd, Sunbeams School Ltd
• 📋 Board Director — Apex Pharma Ltd, Grey Advertising Bangladesh Ltd, International Publications Ltd, IIFC, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Progeny Technologies Ltd

🎨 Art & Culture Advocacy

🎨 Beyond business, Mr. Manzur is a passionate advocate for art and culture. He is actively involved with the Society for Promotion of Bangladesh Art (SPBA) and supports initiatives that promote creative expression in Bangladesh. His commitment to ethical business practices and cultural enrichment has made him one of Bangladesh's most respected business leaders. 🌟