Director of Bashundhara Group and Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd.
Yeasha Sobhan is pivotal as Director at Bashundhara Group and Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd., where she has driven significant expansion in the company's paper, tissue, and hygiene products sectors. Her strategic leadership has positioned these sectors among the fastest-growing within the conglomerate, highlighting her as a significant figure within Bangladesh's most prominent business conglomerate.
Her leadership style is deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, which she integrates seamlessly into her strategic decision-making. This approach and her remarkable communication skills and emotional intelligence have solidified her reputation as an influential leader capable of effecting positive change within the industry.
Under her direction, she has substantially enhanced the Group’s sustainability initiatives, expanding its market presence and boosting revenue across various strategic business units. Her profound impact on the business was recognized in 2018 when she received the prestigious Bangladesh Women Leadership Excellence Award, which celebrated her visionary leadership and strategic acumen.
Yeasha Sobhan’s leadership is characterized by her relentless ambition and a result-oriented mindset, which have been crucial in overcoming women's unique challenges in executive positions. Her efforts have significantly advanced Bashundhara’s goals and expanded its reach into the global market, exporting paper and tissue products to over 25 countries and considerably enhancing the national economy.
She oversees Bashundhara Tissue, Bashundhara Hygiene Products, and Bashundhara Paper, ensuring that these divisions meet their production and sales targets and continually innovate and improve operational efficiency. Her role also extends to significant contributions in Toggi Real Estate and Construction Limited and The Food Hall, where she has been key in steering the growth and innovation in real estate and enhancing the culinary landscape in Bangladesh.
Her commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices is evident in her oversight at Bashundhara Paper Mills Limited, where she has implemented cutting-edge Effluent Treatment Plants that ensure environmentally responsible manufacturing processes. The company’s adherence to ISO 9001:2015 and FSC-CoC certifications underscores its dedication to sustainability.
Moreover, she has adeptly leveraged her marketing expertise to significantly elevate the brand presence of Bashundhara’s paper products through comprehensive marketing strategies, including robust social media and public relations campaigns.
In addition, she champions the Bashundhara Special Children Foundation, reinforcing her commitment to social responsibility. This foundation supports children with special needs and promotes autism awareness, further showcasing her dedication to fostering a more inclusive society.
Through her various roles, Yeasha Sobhan demonstrates exemplary leadership at Bashundhara Group, significantly impacting its business development and its contributions to community welfare.