Syed Mohammad Kamal

Syed Mohammad Kamal is a senior Bangladeshi business leader who serves as the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) for the 2026-2028 term. He is also the Vice President of Mastercard Bangladesh, bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience spanning financial services, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), remittances, and digital payments to his role at the helm of AmCham Bangladesh.

🏛️ AmCham Presidency (2026-2028 Term)

The installation ceremony for Syed Mohammad Kamal as AmCham President was held at the Grand Ballroom of Sheraton Dhaka in Banani, marking the beginning of a new leadership term focused on strengthening US-Bangladesh business and investment relations. He succeeded Syed Ershad Ahmed, who had served as AmCham President for multiple terms since 2021.

The newly elected Executive Committee for the 2026-2028 term includes:

• 🏆 President: Syed Mohammad Kamal (Vice President, Mastercard Bangladesh)
• 📊 Vice President: Ala Uddin Ahmad (CEO, MetLife Bangladesh)
• 💰 Treasurer: Reza Ur Rahman Mahmud (MD, Philip Morris International Bangladesh)

Executive Committee members also include:

• 🏢 Al-Mamun M Rashel — MD, NATco Bangladesh Ltd
• ⚡ Habib Bhuiyan — Country Manager, Excelerate Energy Bangladesh
• 🏷️ Sazzad Hossain — GM, Avery Dennison Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
• 🛒 Ataur Rahim Chowdhury — CEO and Co-founder, ShopUp Bangladesh

💼 35-Year Career Across Multiple Sectors

Syed Mohammad Kamal has more than 35 years of experience spanning financial services, FMCG, remittances, and digital payments. His career trajectory includes senior leadership positions at several leading multinational companies operating in Bangladesh:

• 💳 Mastercard Bangladesh — Vice President (current role alongside AmCham Presidency)
• 💵 Western Union — Senior leadership roles in remittance and financial services
• 🎨 Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited — Senior position at one of Bangladesh's leading paint manufacturers
• 🏭 ACI Limited — Senior position at one of Bangladesh's largest diversified conglomerates

🤝 Chamber Leadership Experience

Beyond his corporate roles, Syed Mohammad Kamal has extensive chamber of commerce leadership experience:

• 🏛️ President, AmCham Bangladesh (2026-2028) — Current role leading American business chamber
• 📊 Vice President, AmCham Bangladesh — Served as VP before being elected President
• 🌐 Director, Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) — Served on FICCI board, gaining experience in foreign investor advocacy

🎯 Strategic Vision for AmCham

As AmCham President, Kamal leads the chamber's mission to strengthen US-Bangladesh commercial relations at a critical moment for Bangladesh's investment climate. His 35 years of experience across financial services, FMCG, and digital payments — sectors where American companies are major investors in Bangladesh — positions him well to advocate for policies that improve the business environment for US companies operating in the country.

Key priorities for AmCham under his leadership are expected to include:

• 🇺🇸 US-Bangladesh trade promotion — Strengthening bilateral commercial ties
• 💰 FDI advocacy — Promoting US investment in Bangladesh
• 📋 Policy reform engagement — Working with Bangladesh government on business climate improvements
• 💳 Digital payments development — Leveraging his Mastercard experience to support digital economy growth
• 🤝 Multi-chamber coordination — Working with FICCI, MCCI, DCCI, and other chambers
• 🌐 US Embassy engagement — Coordinating with US Embassy Dhaka on commercial diplomacy