Shahlin Hossain

Senior Fellow
An IBA-graduated HR leader, educator, and operational strategist with over two decades of experience leading human capital development across the corporate, academic, and international development sectors. Shahlin Hossain’s career is defined by her ability to bridge the gap between people strategy and operational excellence. An alumna of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, she combines deep strategic insights with extensive "in-the-trenches" experience across major international NGOs, tech hubs, and academic institutions. Her diverse portfolio includes driving talent strategy for international development organizations like Plan International and Max Foundation, alongside over five years of university lecturing at ULAB and the State University of Bangladesh. Shahlin is an articulate communicator and coach who leverages an engaging, motivational style to guide individuals from foundational ideas to efficient execution. Her core strengths lie in organizational structuring, budget optimization, and leadership development. At Junction, she plays a vital role in mentoring upcoming founders, structuring incubation workflows, and reinforcing the collaborative ecosystem needed to scale early-stage ventures.
Email address
shahlin@isocial.com.bd
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John is the Worldwide Managing Partner, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Finovate, where he oversees global strategy and operations while preserving Bain’s renowned culture. With over 20 years at the firm, John has advised global CEOs and is a recognized expert in deal advisory and value creation for portfolio companies.

He has a strong background in private equity, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and consumer products. John is also involved in sustainability initiatives and serves on the Board of Directors of Cancer, a non-profit focused on fighting pediatric cancer. He holds master’s degrees in civil engineering and multilingual business communication from the University of Ghent and is based in New York.

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