The Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business Administration (FBA), American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), organized a seminar under the Dr. Anwarul Abedin's Lecture Series titled "Be a Future Fit Leader" on November 14, 2022.

The program started with the inauguration speech delivered by Prof. Dr. Nisar Ahmed, Director, MBA Program where he addressed the significance of Future Leadership. Dr. Yesmin Sultana, Associate Professor, Department of Marketing, FBA, paid tribute to the late Dr. Anwarul Abedin, Founder Chairman of AIUB. She also introduced the keynote speaker, Mr. Solaiman Alam, Chief Digital and Strategy Officer, Grameen Phone. Mr. Alam is an experienced leader in the corporate sector with a successful track record in digital channels and services, strategy, marketing, product management, brand management, trade marketing, and sales. He has been instrumental in building Grameenphone as the number one brand and market leader, with more than USD 1 billion in revenue in the mobile telecommunication sector.

During the session, Mr. Alam discussed the most significant impact of 4IR will be felt in the labor market. Low-skilled and repetitive works will be carried out by machines. Machines will be able to work better and faster. Of course, new types of jobs will emerge with higher productivity and higher pay. He also mentioned the top strategic technology trends that must be followed to be an effective leader in the future. The speaker introduced Grameen Phone and its operations in Bangladesh from a strategic perspective. Mr. Alam provided a comprehensive overview of the various strategic leadership practices. He suggested that participants not think from a business perspective but think from the customers' point of view and focus on innovation in every aspect. Mr. Roomee Tareque Moudud, Director, Office of Placement and Alumni, delivered the Vote of Thanks. Associate Deans, Directors, Heads, and faculty members of different departments, key officials, and students of different programs also attended and enjoyed the event.