Mr. Asif Mahmood, Founder and Chairman of ADN Group Companies, is a forward-thinking tech leader, accomplished entrepreneur, and visionary in Bangladesh's IT and telecommunications sector. His magnetic personality, leadership, and motivational skills inspire the ADN Family to reach their full potential. Under his guidance, ADN Telecom Limited, the flagship company of ADN Group, has grown into one of Bangladesh's largest IT and telecommunications service providers which is already being listed on the stock market of Bangladesh. 

With a diverse and vibrant background of corporate leadership, Mr Asif Mahmood has been guiding ADN, Group of companies as chairman with ingenuity for more than three decades. He is endowed with deep grasp of all aspects of information and communication technology issues.  His astute strategic planning and focused and proactive decision-making attributes has paved the way for ADN to sustain its dominant position in the ever- changing ISP and ICT industry. His far sight has been instrumental in ADN’s strategic alliances and partnerships with some renowned foreign technology companies like Singtel, Orange Business Services and TATA Communications, Bharti Airtel which has been pivotal to the company’s operational and financial excellence. Mr Asif Mahmood’s through understanding of the global and national context of ICT and Technology landscape has established ADN Telecom as a top ranked ISP and ICT company in Bangladesh.  Mr. Mahmood's pioneering efforts in transforming the telecommunications sector have attracted global technology giants such as Singtel, TATA, Orange, Cisco Systems, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle Corporation Vodafone, British Telecom, PCCW, NTT Com, Lumen Technologies, GTT, Telekom Malaysia. China Mobile, GCX, HGC Global, Bharti Airtel, etc. 

With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, Asif Mahmood has contributed significantly to the growth and development of various industries, particularly technology-based industries. As the founder and Chairman of ADN Group, a conglomerate encompassing business in telecom, IT, and ICT his entrepreneurial prowess and commitment to innovation have enabled him to build successful ventures and achieve global recognition. His forward-thinking approach and entrepreneurial acumen have been pivotal in advancing the ICT industry. 

His relentless quest for creativity, path-breaking ideas, and his urge for good governance cultivated a culture of excellence within ADN Group.

Mr. Mahmood's contributions to employment are substantial, having created direct job opportunities for more than a thousand people, positively impacting their families. His magnetic personality and motivational skills inspire his employees to embrace change and pursue groundbreaking ideas.

His purposeful push for the technological modernization of Bangladesh have positioned the country as a regional hub for IT and telecommunications services. Because of his profound knowledge on, and involvement with, ICT and Technological industries, Mr. Asif Mahmood’s articulated opinion and views contribute positively to the formulation of pragmatic policies and strategies for the advancement of the ICT and Technological sectors.

Mr. Mahmood's strategic acuity, business insights, and ability to transform startups into market leaders underscore his exceptional business acumen. Through ADN Group, he has demonstrated versatility and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth across the telecom and IT sectors.

Mr. Asif Mahmood is the founder member of Wireless Internet Broadband Association (WIBA) and the Bangladesh Association of Contact Center & Outsourcing (BACCO). He also has a strong tie-up with the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), Korea Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI), and the Indian Importers Chambers of Commerce & Industry (IICCI). He is currently the Chairman of ADN Telecom Limited, ADN Technologies Limited, Tech Valley Networks Limited, InGen Technology Limited, Advance Technology Computers Limited. ADN International Gateway Limited, bdnews24 Publishing Limited, ADN EduServices Limited, BASE Limited, ADN DigiNet Limited, InGen Industries Limited, ADCOR International Limited, SOS Developments Limited and ADN Media Limited.  He is also the Managing Director of My Tel Limited and SEAF Ventures Management and the Director of Tech Valley Computers Limited, Greenworld Solutions Limited and Quantum Aviation Services Limited. Additionally, he is the Partner of M/s. AMBA International and M/s.thewave24.com. He is a former Director of Eastern Bank Limited. 

Mr. Asif Mahmood is deeply committed to philanthropic activities and social welfare initiatives. He holds prestigious positions in organization’s and is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Goodheal Trust and Centre for Media & Development Trust. He actively contributes to improving healthcare services and fostering media capacity building within Bangladesh. Mr. Mahmood is also actively associated with media ventures.

Mr. Mahmood’s engagement with social development services demonstrates his urge for interaction and communication with cross section of people and organizations. He is the Vice President of Bangladesh Hockey Federation. He is an enthusiastic member of Dhaka Club Limited, Army Golf Club, Uttara Club Limited, Gulshan North Club Limited, and Gregorian Alumni Club Limited.  

Mr. Asif Mahmood has a rich educational background. He earned his BSc in Engineering from the Mechanical Department at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Durgapur, India. He actively follows global and national technological advancements and industry trends, constantly seeking knowledge and opportunities. 

He is a keen observer of contemporary global and national trends in technology, business and finance and other relevant subjects.