OUR LEADERS

The People Behind PenguinCub

A leadership team with decades of combined experience in apparel merchandising, design, production and quality.

Managing Director of PenguinCub
A Word From Our MD

"We don't just deliver garments — we deliver trust."

When I founded PenguinCub more than two decades ago, I wanted to build a buying house that brands could rely on the way they rely on their own team. The apparel industry has changed dramatically since then, but the foundation of our work has not: honesty, craftsmanship and an obsession with the details.

Every program we run is guided by a simple question — would I be proud to put our label on this garment? If the answer is no, we keep working. That mindset has allowed us to grow alongside some of the most respected brands in the world, and it is what will carry us into the next decade.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about PenguinCub. Whether you are an existing partner or exploring us for the first time, I look forward to building something beautiful together.

— Md. Karim Rahman

Managing Director, PenguinCub

Leadership Team

Experienced Hands, Curious Minds

Meet the team guiding PenguinCub's strategy, partnerships and daily operations.

Karim Rahman

Karim Rahman

Managing Director

Founder. 25+ years in apparel sourcing and merchandising.

Shahidul Islam

Shahidul Islam

Chairman

Visionary leader driving long-term growth strategy.

Nadia Ahmed

Nadia Ahmed

Director of Merchandising

Leads buyer relations and product development.

Tanvir Hossain

Tanvir Hossain

Director of Quality

Oversees compliance, lab testing and inspections.

Sadia Khan

Sadia Khan

Head of Design

Translates trends into commercial, on-brand collections.

Imran Chowdhury

Imran Chowdhury

Head of Production

Coordinates manufacturing across 40+ partner factories.

Rifat Mahmud

Rifat Mahmud

Head of Logistics

Ensures on-time, compliant global shipments.

Anika Tabassum

Anika Tabassum

Head of Compliance

Drives sustainability and social compliance programs.