Ayesha Aziz Khan serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Summit Power International (SPI), the largest independent power producer in Bangladesh. Appointed to the Board of Directors in July 2016, she has been instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction through her exceptional financial acumen and industry expertise.
Khan's career with Summit Group spans nearly two decades, beginning in 2003 when she joined as Director of Finance Management at Summit Power Limited. She progressively advanced through leadership roles, serving as Finance Director (2007-2011) at Summit Power Limited and Group Finance Director (2011-2016) at Summit Corporation Limited.
Her most transformative achievement has been orchestrating SPI's strategic incorporation in Singapore in 2016, creating what she describes as "the best of both worlds" – combining Bangladesh's growth opportunities with Singapore's mature financial markets and robust governance structures. This pivotal decision enabled SPI to access competitive international financing and forge partnerships with global energy leaders including General Electric, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Japan's Jera Co.
Khan holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business from University College London (2003) and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University (2007). Her international education complements her global business perspective, reflected in her memberships with the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Singapore International Chamber of Commerce.
Under her leadership, SPI has consistently delivered electricity at competitive rates to Bangladesh consumers while advancing sustainability initiatives. Khan's vision balances financial performance with social responsibility, positioning Summit Group at the forefront of infrastructure development in South Asia.
Ayesha Aziz Khan's career at Summit Group began in 2003, when she joined as Director of Finance Management at Summit Power Limited, marking the start of her nearly two-decade journey with Bangladesh's largest infrastructure conglomerate. She progressively assumed greater financial leadership roles, serving as Finance Director at Summit Power Limited (2007-2011) and Group Finance Director at Summit Corporation Limited (2011-2016). Her career trajectory culminated in her appointment as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Summit Power International in 2016, where she orchestrated the company's strategic incorporation in Singapore—a transformative move that enhanced access to international financing and governance structures.
Throughout her tenure, Khan has leveraged her financial expertise to secure competitive financing for power projects, forge international partnerships with companies like GE, Mitsubishi, and Jera, and deliver electricity at the lowest possible cost to Bangladesh consumers. Her leadership has been instrumental in Summit Group's evolution from a local power producer to an international energy company with enhanced corporate governance standards, while maintaining its deep understanding of Bangladesh's market needs and growth opportunities.
