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Summit Group on Thursday announced the appointment of Faisal Khan as the managing director of Summit Corporation, the largest independent power producer (IPP), LNG infrastructure and energy trading company in Bangladesh, effective from May 1, 2024, according to a press statement.
"Faisal Khan is taking over as the managing director of Summit Corporation. It makes me so immensely happy to see our children grow up to be such good human beings, honest people and amazing managers. Faisal has been with me professionally for 17 years and served as the additional managing director since 2017, so he knows the ropes and challenges of the position. I am sure in his good hands, Summit will continue to reach many more summits," remarked Muhammed Aziz Khan, founder chairman of Summit Group.
Faisal Khan, the eldest son of Farid Khan, chairman of Summit Communications Ltd and Summit Towers Ltd, holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from University College London (UCL) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from London Business School (LBS). He joined Summit Group in 2007.
Faisal Khan played a pivotal role in the development of over 2,000 MW power plants and LNG FSRU projects over the past decade. He is a board member in all companies under Summit Group and currently serves as the President of the Bangladesh Independent Power Producers' Association (BIPPA). He is also a founding member of Bangladesh Energy Society.