On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the AIUB Business Club (ABC), with the support of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), AIUB, successfully organized an exclusive career session on corporate grooming and career development named “Unwrap Your Career with Perfetti Van Melle.” The event took place at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Building D, AIUB, and served as a powerful platform to provide the student body with comprehensive insight into the operational and structural framework of the global confectionery leader, Perfetti Van Melle. The event was well received by several enthusiastic students eager to learn how to translate classroom knowledge into real-world corporate practices.
The program was graciously hosted by Mr. Aman Septimo Molla and Ms. Ahona Islam Sneha, General Members of the AIUB Business Club (ABC), whose confident hosting ensured a smooth, engaging flow throughout the event.
The exclusive event featured key members and senior personnel from Perfetti Van Melle's recruitment and operations teams as guest speakers. The distinguished speaker panel included:
- Mr. Md. Riajus Sadat – Head of Manufacturing and Engineering (M&E), Maintenance
- Mr. Abdul Halim – Head of Plan & Deliver & Procurement, Planning
- Mr. Fahad Hassan – Category Manager, Marketing
- Ms. Maysha Ahmed Neha – Executive, Human Resources
The corporate speakers emphasized a few key points essential in today's competitive market, such as Strategic Career Planning and Management, and Resume & CV Engineering. By aligning recent graduates with the skills expected by top global brands, the guests shared crucial career roadmaps, business etiquette advice, and effective strategies for building a career in the corporate world.
Adding an element of excitement to the session, the team from Perfetti Van Melle conducted an engaging live quiz session for the participants. The quiz tested the students' business acumen and knowledge of the global marketplace, with the top performers receiving exciting gift hampers and goodies directly from Perfetti Van Melle, which greatly elevated the hall's energetic atmosphere.
The session then led to an interactive question-and-answer session, where students actively asked questions concerning various corporate issues, including supply chain management, international brand management, and management trainee programs. The guests responded with numerous real-life examples, giving the students an inside glimpse into the industry.
The event was graced by the kind presence of respected faculty members of AIUB and the Executive Committee Members of ABC. The club expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the respected faculty members for their constant support, mentorship, and presence during the session:
- Professor Dr. Mohammad Faridul Alam – Director (MBA & EMBA Program), FBA
- Ms. Nabila Wahid – Lecturer, Department of Finance, FBA
At the closing of the event, Tokens of Appreciation were presented to the distinguished guest speakers from Perfetti Van Melle by the respected faculty members of AIUB and the Executive Committee Members of ABC, in recognition of their valuable time, industry insights, and career guidance.
To acknowledge and certify students' active participation, the AIUB Business Club (ABC) presented official participation certificates to all attendees after the session, reinforcing the importance of co-curricular activities for personal career development. The success of the seminar is a testament to ABC's commitment to making the students corporate-ready and building sustainable careers, truly upholding its motto of “Leadership Beyond Practice.”
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