Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has appointed AKM Tareq as deputy managing director (DMD) and head of the branch banking division.

Prior to joining MTB, he served at BRAC Bank PLC as senior executive vice-president and senior zonal head, where he played a key role in driving business growth, branch banking transformation, and operational excellence, according to a press release.

He brings more than 29 years of banking experience across branch banking, corporate banking, and credit risk management.

He previously held various leadership positions at BRAC Bank PLC, Eastern Bank PLC, Bank Asia PLC, and IFIC Bank PLC.

Tareq earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in marketing from the University of Dhaka and an MBA in Digital Technology Management from Royal Roads University, Canada.

He is also an Omega Certified Credit Professional.