Mohammad Riyad Hossain

About

Chief Human Resources Officer for RAK Ceramics in Bangladesh, having joined as Head of Human Resources in 2025 and redesigned its core HR processes on SAP HANA. His twenty-four years in the function span multinationals and local business houses, including Transcom Beverages, the PepsiCo franchise for Bangladesh. He was named among the 101 Most Influential Global HR Leaders by the World HRD Congress in 2019, and teaches compensation policy and performance management as adjunct faculty at BRAC Business School and the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. He holds an MBA from North South University and an HR certification from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.

Expertise

Experience

1. Chief Human Resources Officer ( BD)

   RAK Ceramics

   2026 — PresentBangladesh

2. Member Curriculam Comittee

   Rajshahi University, Bangladesh

   2025 — PresentRajshahi, Bangladesh

   Honored to be a member of Curriculum Committee , Ceramics & Sculpture Department Rajshahi University, one of the rated Public University

3. Part Time Faculty, EMBA

   University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh

   2025 — PresentDhaka, Bangladesh

4. Adjunct Faculty MBA & EMBA Program

   BRAC Business School

   2024 — PresentBangladesh

   I am taking Two three credit courses ( Compensation Policy & Performance Management) for Fall 2025. Two 3 Credit Courses ( Leadership & Compensation Policy ) for Spring 2025 and For Summer 2025 I taught Organizational Change & HR Planning ( 3 Credit Courses Each). Also Fall 2024, I took a 3 Credit Course titled Compensation Policy.

5. Head of Human Resources

   RAK Ceramics

   2025 — 2026Bangladesh

   Process and strategy redesign using SAP Hana : Analyze and overhaul core HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and talent development to make them more efficient and effective. Technology implementation: Lead the implementation of HR technologies like HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), from vendor selection to configuration and user acceptance testing. Change management: Develop and execute change management plans to ensure the smooth adoption of new systems and processes, including training and communication initiatives.

6. Part Time HR Advisor

   Excellent Tiles and Ceramic Industries Limited

   2025 — 2025Bangladesh

   Part time based Advisor on HR Policy, Procedure, Training & Learning , Talent Sourcing & PMS, CXO Coaching

7. Adjunct Faculty, EMBA Program, Brac Business School

   BRAC Business School

   2024 — 2025Dhaka, Bangladesh

   I teach HR Courses in Brac Business School, Brac University for EMBA Program

8. Head of Human Resources

   TRANSCOM BEVERAGES LIMITED (TBL)

   2023 — 2024Banagladesh

   Transcom Beverages Ltd. (TBL) is the exclusive PepsiCo beverages franchise for Bangladesh. TBL dominates the market as the largest beverage company in the country. TBL owns and operates modern plants in Dhaka, Chittagong & Konabari to manufacture Pepsi, 7UP, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Aquafina, and more. Transcom Beverages has been named PepsiCo’s #1 partner of choice with the Global Bottler of the Year twice and runs one of twelve manufacturing facilities to have been recognized as platinum standard by PepsiCo globally. I lead the following tasks as the Head of HR and Member of Management Comittee : • HR Planning and Budgeting • Industrial Relations • Co-ordaining with Trade Union • HR Policy & Process Development • Training Needs Analysis • Employer Branding and Privilege Program • Expat Management • HR Ops • Reward and PMS •Change Management • ERP • Training & Learning • Talent Management

9. Chief Human Resources Officer

   Daraz

   2021 — 2023Bangladesh

   Daraz is the leading e-commerce marketplace across South Asia ( Excluding India). Daraz Bangladesh offers a wide selection of products from renowned brands in Bangladesh with a promise of fast, safe and easy online shopping experience. As the CHRO of Bangladesh , I do the following tasks: 1.Work with Managing Director & executive leadership (CXOs) to determine business needs and collaborate with HR (including external recruiters) to help meet business objective 2.Compare business goals and objectives to the current structure of business units and distribution of roles 3. Identify new roles and/or existing job openings that must be filled to enable the business to meet its goals 4.Lead the hiring process for high-priority roles, from writing the job description to screening and interviewing candidates 5.Monitor the HR budget and advocate for the redistribution of funding of salaries to high-priority roles or departments as needed 6.Employee Engagement & Event 7.Employer Branding 8.Change Management 9.OD & Learning 10. Reward Management 11. PMS using KPI 12. SAP ERP

10. Director People & Culture (Human Resources Division)

    ShopUp

    2020 — 2021Bangladesh

    ShopUp is Bangladesh's leading full-stack B2B commerce platform for small businesses (online and offline). We provide easy access to B2B sourcing, last-mile logistics, digital credit and business management solutions to small businesses. My Job Responsibilities here are : 1. Formulates and recommends Human Resources policies and objectives for the company with regard to employee relations. 2. Partners with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs and laws. 3. Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation 4. Designs and directs and manages a company-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management. 5. Identifies and monitors the organization's culture so that it supports the attainment of the company's goals and promotes employee satisfaction's culture so that it supports the attainment of the company's goals and promotes employee satisfaction. 6. Leads a process of organization development that plans, communicates, and integrates the results of strategic planning throughout the organization.

11. Group CHRO

    Metrocem Group

    2019 — 2020Dhaka

    Heading the HR and Change Management functions of the entire Group. Group has Several SBUs e.g. Metrocem Cement Limited, Metrocem Ispat Limited, Metrocem Auto Bricks Limited, Chittagong Steel Trading, Metrocem Shipping Limited, Metrocem Automobile Limited, Metrocem Miltech etc.

12. Executive Director, HR & OD

    Palmal Group of Industries Ltd.

    2018 — 2019Dhaka

    HR Strategy, Compensation , IR, PMS and Policy

13. Head of OD & Learning

    DBL Group

    2015 — 2018Group HR, Corporate Office

    I used to look after the HR Transformation and Human Capital Developement of the Group

14. General Manager ,HR

    Partex Star Group (Danish)

    2010 — 2014

    I was the General Manager & Head of HR , Complex-2 Partex Star Group ( FMCG Unit)

15. Chief Operating Officer

    Chakri.com

    2008 — 2010Karwanbazar Dhaka

    Online Job Advertisement, Head Haunting, Executive Search, Training and Learning

16. Sr. Analyst

    APL

    2000 — 2008Bangladesh