OUR TEAM

Shahidul Alam

Chairman

A globally reputed photographer, writer, curator and activist whose ongoing "A Struggle for Democracy” is a milestone in documentary photography practice. A former president of the Bangladesh Photographic Society, Alam set up the award winning Drik agency, Pathshala, the (South Asian Institute of Photography) and co-founded Majority World. Alam has been shown in MOMA in New York, Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, and given the Shilpakala Award in 2015 (highest award for cultural activities) for his contribution to the arts in Bangladesh. In 2018 Alam was selected by Time Magazine as one of the persons of the year and in 2021 awarded the International Press Freedom Award by CPJ.

Saiful Islam

Managing Director

An innovative, results-oriented senior manager from Bangladesh, based in London, with more than 33 years of experience working for large multi-national company’s. He has managed cross-cultural teams in South Asia, Africa, and the UK both in Operations and as Managing Director. While being CEO of Drik Bangladesh and Drik-Bengal Muslin, he has researched and published a book on Bangladesh’s legendary fabric, muslin, and led the team, which produced a ground-breaking exhibition and documentary on it. He took over as MD, Majority World, in 2013.
 

Kantha Senanayake

Operation Manager

Kantha has a background as a Web Administrator for the travel trade for the last 15 years. He also has a good knowledge of Software and Graphic Designing. He has completed a photography course to improve his knowledge on Photography. Kantha will be overlooking the image processing side, and the person to make contact with for Photographer needs. Kantha joined Majority World as Operation Manager in 2019 and oversees all photographer liaison, image upload and design.

Ricky Simms

Sales and Communications

Has over 15 years of experience in Marketing, Media & Communications working in the publishing and advertising industry. Ricky is actively involved in cricket activities in Sri Lanka, and is a commentator for all media networks covering local and international cricket. He is a past Leo Multiple District President, the Leos are the youth arm of Lions International. A diploma holder in journalism and business administration, he is currently following his masters in mass communication. He joined Majority World in 2013 and currently overlooks the Business Development and Communications function.

Doina Busmachiu

Accounts & Finance

Doina has more than 6 years of accounting experience and manages her own firm, Doina Accounting (DA) which provides nationwide services, by working remotely with clients from London to the Isle of Wight. It has a portfolio of 40 limited companies and more than 350 self-employed/sole traders. As accounts manager, Doina is the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to Majority World bookkeeping and accounts. She is a graduate from the University of Greenwich, London and joined Majority World in 2021.

Lars Swann (Bean Counters Accountants)

Tax and Regulatory Matters

The Bean Counters Accountants is an accounting firm, based in Maidenhead, UK. It specialises in cloud accounting and bookkeeping, personal and business tax, as well as business advice and consultancy services. Bean Counters Accountants works with small to medium-sized companies and partnerships (including LLPs), sole traders, and individual clients – helping them focus on their priorities by easing their accounting burden. It was established by Lars Swann in 2011.