Introduction
Golam Murshed is an ambitious and innovative young leader who has paved a path full of opportunities for Bangladesh. He is the Managing Director and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Walton Hi-Tech Industries LTD. He has been with Walton for over a decade and has played key roles in the company's growth.
He joined Walton in 2010 as a production line manager in charge of the air conditioner and advanced through the ranks to become Managing Director and CEO of the refrigerator sector in 2020. His journey to success has become a goal for the generation to come. Let’s look at the career journey of Golam Murshed: Where, when and how it all started.
Golam Murshed’s Childhood
On November 25, 1989, Golam Murshed, the only child of Md. Monirul Islam and Mursheda Begumwas, was born. A modest family from Chapainawabganj, a district in Bangladesh's northwestern area that is part of the Rajshahi Division. Md. Monirul Islam, his father, is a journalist and member of the Chapainawabganj Press Club. His mother was a stay-at-home parent.
Education
Golam Murshed achieved an SSC from Harimohan Government High School in 2004. He received his HSC from Notre Dame College and graduated in 2006. He obtained a GPA of 5.0 in both his SSC and HSC from the science subjects. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Islamic University of Technology after finishing his HSC at Notre Dame College in Dhaka.
He earned a master's degree in business administration from North South University. Golam Murshed has participated in a number of professional training, courses, and seminars both at home and abroad. He has been granted accounting and corporate governance certificates from IBA. He attended a workshop by DEG on strategic planning.
He is also a member of the Bureau of Business Research’s Executive Committee of FBS and a Chartered member of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. But that’s not all, Golam Murshed is the President of the Bangladesh Electrical, Electronics and Home Appliances Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BEEMEA). He is fluent in English, Spanish, and German.
Career Journey of Golam Murshed
Golam Murshed applied to Walton after graduating and received a call the next day to confirm his acceptance. He began working at Walton as an assistant engineer, but soon joined the research and development department. He was then put in charge of the production of the refrigerator line. Golam Murshed was an innovative leader who didn’t hesitate to take charge. After two years of working in the Walton air conditioner manufacturing, he soon went on to the refrigerator production, which he found challenging.
According to him, it was one of Walton's most significant divisions, but it also presented many challenges. Despite the difficulties, he was able to quadruple the refrigerator production in a year after taking over the refrigerator production line. From the previous managing director, Golam Murshed was soon assigned the role for business administration while working on the refrigerator manufacturing line.
Within three years, he rose to the position of Chief Executive (CEO) of the refrigerator division, where he implemented the most drastic reforms in his career. Golam Murshed's work has progressed as he has always aimed to technologically revolutionise Bangladesh and inspire people with cutting-edge technology.
He was raised as the company’s Additional Managing Director and on October 8, 2020, he was chosen as the Managing Director of a significant electronics products firm, and he was given more important responsibilities. Golam Murshed is currently the MD of Walton, and he is guiding the company with the zeal of a genuine leader. Walton's strategies, aggressive marketing, and increasing emphasis on research and development, as well as innovation, are driving Walton to new heights. When he was CEO of Walton Refrigerator, the company experienced its highest-ever refrigerator sales.
During Covid-19, he initiated Walton Ventilator, PPE, chamber for disinfection and Medi-Cart Robot. Walton moved to second position in Bangladesh’s market capitalisation within a few months. Golam Murshed has also developed the "Go Global" initiative, with the goal of making Walton one of the top global brands by 2030.
Despite the epidemic, he and the firm have continued to expand and succeed. Golam Murshed has also made a number of initiatives to position Bangladesh as a centre for the electronics and technology industries, with a focus on technology innovation and research. To encourage adolescents to take an active role in creating a sustainable future for themselves and future generations, Golam Murshed has launched a campaign named 'Better Bangladesh Tomorrow.' Walton uses 51.16 tonnes of garbage created each day in Bangladesh into its goods and production process utilising the 3R approach in order to reduce overall carbon footprint (Reuse, Reduce and Recycle).
Achievements
Walton had earned its highest ever sales in the year 2020-2021 under Golam Murshed’s leadership. The majority of Walton’s growth initiatives projects have been sponsored by foreign funds. He successfully led the company's purchase of various AC, Refrigerator, Compressor, and Washing Machine manufacturing plants in China, Vietnam, Spain, Austria, and Taiwan.
He alsooversaw Walton’s public offering procedure, which resulted in the firm becoming the most market capitalised local company in the country. To increase the attractiveness of its products, Walton has created IT and IOT enabled, efficient energy, and environmentally friendly technologies. Walton has become the first and only business in Bangladesh to produce compressors.
Walton has 25 research laboratories and many QC laboratories in order to produce, implement and validate accessible knowledge in the development of the industry. Walton is working with Bangladesh institutions to create, share and aid in enhancing information. Walton was presented with the "President's Award for Industrial Development 2019" which was awarded to Golam Murshed.
Secret to his success
According to Golam Murshed, there is no miracle to success but is a result of hard work. He explained that there was no simple undertaking from joining a well-known company as an assistant engineer to climbing through ranks and becoming a CEO. It was the result of his years of hard work and dedication.
He never hesitated to take chances or to set high goals rather he was constantly taking on new tasks and was always ready for it. Although he was an expert in manufacturing and designing as a mechanical engineer, he had a plethora of other abilities and skills that propelled him to the position of the finest company leader in just ten years after graduating. Golam Murshed is known for his aggressive marketing techniques and strategies to transform business that let him deal with Walton smoothly.His distinct leadership abilities and strategic planning aided the sector in reaching several milestones.
He successfully bought an air conditioner facility in China, as well as many refrigerator manufacturing factories in Taiwan and Vietnam, all of which have greatly benefitted the firm. In addition, he agreed to use an Open cell manufacturing site in China. His foresight has had a significant influence on Bangladesh's commercial sector. According to him, there is no other choice except to persevere. When it comes to success, he believes that there is no substitute for tenacity.
