STAR BUSINESS DESK

MTB Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Mutual Trust Bank PLC, has appointed Sumit Podder as chief executive officer (current charge), according to a press release.

Prior to assuming his new role, Podder served at Bangladesh Finance Capital Limited as managing director and CEO.

Over the course of a distinguished 14-year career, he has held key leadership positions, including head of the structured finance department at Bangladesh Finance Limited and head of corporate advisory services at City Bank Capital Limited.

A seasoned financial professional, he brings a wealth of expertise in advising clients across a wide array of financial transactions, including capital market operations, fundraising, portfolio management, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings (IPOs), corporate financing, and restructuring.

His advisory experience spans multiple sectors, including technology, telecommunications, banking and non-banking financial institutions, power and energy, real estate, manufacturing, and fast-moving consumer goods.

Podder has also previously worked with River Stone Capital Limited, Alliance Financial Services Limited, and Alliance Securities and Management Limited.

His extensive knowledge and insight have consistently enabled clients to make informed financial decisions and achieve their strategic objectives, the press release noted.

Commenting on his appointment, Sumit Podder stated that he is honoured to join MTB Capital Limited as CEO and is committed to contributing meaningfully to the organisation’s continued success.