Yousup Faruqu made Microsoft MD for Bangladesh

Microsoft has appointed Md Yousup Faruqu as managing director for Bangladesh, reads a press release on Sunday.

In this role, he will focus on accelerating digital transformation for public and private sector organizations, SMEs, communities, and industry verticals, collaborating with our robust partner ecosystem.

"Bangladesh has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia Pacific, and we’re proud to empower them in their aspirations to become a developed country by 2041," said Sook Hoon Cheah, general manager of Microsoft Asia Pacific's Southeast Asia New Markets.

"One of the ways they are doing this is by setting the pace for IT-enabled public services and growing the country’s cloud footprint. That’s where Faruqu’s extensive industry experience will play a crucial role in ensuring cloud adoption, skilling and transformation for the country. I’m excited to see how he and his team will continue building partnerships and capabilities together, in a market that is consistently brimming with innovation," he added.

Faruqu has over 16 years of experience in technology transformation across Bangladesh. His prior experiences include roles with VMware, Banglalink Digital Communication, and Symbiosis Bangladesh. He holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Applications from Bangalore University in Bengaluru, India.

"I’m so honoured to be on this exciting journey with Microsoft as we focus on Bangladesh’s digital transformation and cloud adoption. The country is in the midst of accelerating network and technology tools and processes deployments, on a foundation of smart governance to achieve the national agenda of a 'Digital Bangladesh'," said Yousup Faruqu.

"I’m looking forward to transforming the country, the industries and capabilities of the country together, with our partners and the community,” he added.