🏅 Apex Footwear Limited Honoured with Changemaker Award for Legacy and Leadership

Dhaka, Bangladesh – December 2025 – Apex Footwear Limited is deeply honoured to receive the Leather Industry Changemaker Award 2025, a prestigious recognition that celebrates the enduring legacy and transformative contributions of its founder, Syed Manzur Elahi, to Bangladesh’s leather and footwear sector. This accolade highlights a lifetime of visionary leadership, innovation, and commitment to building one of South Asia’s most respected manufacturing and retail brands.

🌟 A Tribute to a Visionary Leader

The Leather Industry Changemaker Award recognises individuals and organisations that have driven significant progress within the leather and footwear industry through innovation, sustainability, and thought leadership. Syed Manzur Elahi — whose entrepreneurial vision laid the foundation for Apex Footwear Limited — was chosen for this honour in recognition of his lifelong dedication to elevating the industry, both locally and internationally.

Mr. Elahi’s influence extended far beyond business. He championed industry development, quality manufacturing, and ethical practices that helped shape Bangladesh’s global presence in leather exports. Under his guidance, Apex grew from a small operation into a major industry player with a multi-brand portfolio and a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation.

🤝 Carrying the Legacy Forward

In accepting this award, Apex Footwear Limited reaffirmed its commitment to the values and principles instilled by its founder — excellence, integrity, and innovation. The company views the Changemaker Award not only as a reflection of past achievements but also as motivation to continue advancing industry standards.

Apex’s leadership emphasised that this recognition honours more than a single individual — it recognises all colleagues, partners, and stakeholders who have contributed to the company’s journey. Together, they uphold a culture that balances business success with social responsibility and industry leadership.

📌 About the Award

Presented at a ceremony attended by industry leaders, policymakers, and sector stakeholders, the Changemaker Awards celebrate innovation and leadership across multiple categories in the leather and footwear space. Syed Manzur Elahi’s award underscores his pivotal role in creating opportunities, driving export growth, and modernising manufacturing practices in Bangladesh.

👣 Looking Ahead

As Apex Footwear Limited continues to expand its footprint at home and abroad, the company remains dedicated to advancing the legacy of its founder — fostering innovation, ethical practices, and quality craftsmanship that elevate the entire industry.

This latest accolade marks not just a recognition of past impact, but an affirmation of Apex’s future direction: sustainable growth rooted in purposeful leadership and a deep respect for industry heritage.