JT International Bangladesh Limited has appointed Dr. Oliver Kutz as its new Managing Director, effective February 2026. He will be based in Dhaka, a press release said.
Oliver brings more than two decades of international experience in the tobacco industry. He began his career in 2000 with Reemtsma/Imperial Brands and went on to hold a series of senior commercial and general management roles across Asia, the Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and North America. His leadership journey includes serving as Marketing Director in Taiwan, General Manager for the Caucasus, Ukraine, and Russia, as well as President & CEO of ITG Brands USA. He later led Central & Eastern Europe as General Manager based in Prague, and most recently served as General Manager for the UK & Ireland. Oliver holds a PhD in Marketing.
Speaking about the potential of the Bangladesh market, Oliver stated, “Bangladesh presents significant opportunities for responsible growth. I look forward to working with our teams and stakeholders to strengthen our business foundations, uphold the highest standards of compliance, and support the continued development of JTI’s presence in the market.”
