AKM Sayedad Hossain is an international business Executive with over 15 years of experience in diplomacy, public affairs, and business development. He currently serves as Executive Director at the International Institute of Global Studies (IIGS), where he leads high-level policy research and diplomatic initiatives. His career spans South Asia, Southeast Asia, the GCC, and Africa, focusing on market expansion, strategic partnerships, and cross-border investments.

He has worked with diplomatic missions, including as a Consultant at the Embassy of Algeria and the Brunei High Commissioner in Bangladesh, contributing to key bilateral discussions. Sayedad is also one of the Founder and Executive Editor of The Ambassador Magazine, where he discusses geopolitical strategy and economic development.

He holds a Master’s in Marketing & Innovation from Anglia Ruskin University, UK, and has completed extensive training in international trade. Committed to advancing Bangladesh's global standing, he combines corporate acumen with diplomatic insight to foster meaningful cross-border collaborations.