Dr Syed Ferhat Anwar appointed as VC of BRAC University
He previously served as the director of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) at the University of Dhaka
BRAC University has announced the appointment of Dr Syed Ferhat Anwar as its new vice-chancellor effective from today (11 September).
Dr Syed Ferhat Anwar has a career spanning over 38 years in education, research, and management consultancy, reads a press release.
He previously served as the director of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) at the University of Dhaka.
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He is the president of the Asia Marketing Federation and holds a master's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Dhaka, an MBA from IBA, and a PhD in Marketing Systems from the University of New Brunswick, Canada and University of Dhaka.
His contributions to academia are marked by over 70 publications in national and international journals and authorship of three seminal books on business management.
Dr Anwar's expertise encompasses marketing, strategic management, brand management, corporate social responsibility, and small and medium enterprise management. He is also the founding director of the Kotler Center for marketing excellence and a chief advisor to the Bangladesh Brand Forum.
In his statement, Dr Syed Ferhat Anwar said, "I look forward to working with our dedicated faculty, staff, and students to build on the university's strong foundation and foster a vibrant learning environment that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and social responsibility."
Tamara Hasan Abed, chairperson Board of Trustees, BRAC University, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar as the new Vice-Chancellor. With his extensive experience and visionary leadership, I am confident that he will guide our university towards new heights of academic excellence and innovation."
