Muhammad Yunus
Founder bij Grameen Telecom Corp.
Profiel
Muhammad Yunus is the founder of Grameen Foundation (Australia) Ltd.
(founded in 1988), Grameen Bank (founded in 1983), Grameen Telecom Corp.
(founded in 2005), Grameen Capital Management Ltd.
(founded in 1998), Grameen Trust (founded in 1989), and Grameen Solutions Ltd.
(founded in 1999).
Dr. Yunus is also the founder of Grameen America, Inc. Dr. Yunus currently holds the position of Chairman at Grameen Knitwear Ltd., Director at Grameen Crédit Agricole Microfinance Foundation SA, Director at Grameen Intel Social Business Ltd., and Director at Sing For Hope, Inc. Dr. Yunus has formerly held positions as Director-Emeritus at Grameen Foundation USA, Director at United Nations Foundation, Director at Better World Fund, Inc., Assistant Professor at Middle Tennessee State University, and Principal at Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology.
Dr. Yunus received a doctorate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1969 and undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Dhaka.
Actieve functies van Muhammad Yunus
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Grameen Telecom Corp.
Grameen Telecom Corp. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Grameen Telecom Corp. provides cellular mobile phones to the villagers. Its product Village Phone, offers telecommunication services to the rural people in Bangladesh. The company was founded by Muhammad Yunus in 1995 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Founder | 01-01-2005 |
Grameen Intel Social Business Ltd.
Grameen Intel Social Business Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Grameen Intel Social Business Ltd. develops and provides software applications that address specific social problems such as low agriculture output or lack of pre-natal care. It provides IT solutions for rural entrepreneurs who provide a service using computing technology in their local communities. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Director/Board Member | 06-09-2011 |
Grameen America, Inc.
Grameen America, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Grameen America, Inc. is a non-profit microfinance organization that helps women living in poverty to build small businesses and improve their lives. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY, and has expanded to 24 branches in 17 cities across the United States, including TX, NJ, IL, CA, IN, FL, and Wark. Grameen America has invested over $1.80 billion in more than 134,500 low-income women entrepreneurs since its opening in January 2008. Founded by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus, the organization offers microloans, financial training, and support to transform communities and fight poverty. Andrea Jung has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Founder | - |
Grameen Trust
Grameen Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Grameen Trust operates as a trust. It is a non-profit and non-government organization committed to the cause of poverty alleviation. The firm supports, promotes and implements poverty focused microfinance, social business and other programs around the world. The company also provides training and technical assistance to microfinance organizations and social business initiatives. Grameen Trust was founded by Muhammad Yunus in 1989 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Founder | 01-01-1989 |
Grameen Knitwear Ltd.
Grameen Knitwear Ltd. TextilesProcess Industries Grameen Knitwear Ltd. exports knitting and other textile products. It offers ladies T-shirts, fitness shirt, children sports set, noble polo shirt, Ladies tan top, biker under set, sports shirt and elegant t-shirts. The company was founded on November 5, 1997 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Chairman | - |
Grameen Solutions Ltd.
Grameen Solutions Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Grameen Solutions Ltd. provides software, application development, and outsourcing services. Its products include hospital management software, education management system, garments solutions, task management and transport management system, and information technology auditing. The company was founded by Muhammad Yunus in 1999 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Founder | 01-01-1999 |
Grameen Crédit Agricole Microfinance Foundation SA
Grameen Crédit Agricole Microfinance Foundation SA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grameen Crédit Agricole Microfinance Foundation SA operates as an organization which provides financial support to microfinance institutions. The company was founded in September 2008 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Director/Board Member | - |
Grameen Foundation (Australia) Ltd.
Grameen Foundation (Australia) Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grameen Foundation (Australia) Ltd. provides social services. It offers social business programs, developing and operating microfinance programs. The company was founded by Muhammad Yunus in 1998 and is headquartered in Rozelle, Australia. | Founder | 01-01-1988 |
Sing For Hope, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Opleiding van Muhammad Yunus
Vanderbilt University | Doctorate Degree |
University of Dhaka | Graduate Degree |
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Grameen Foundation USA
Grameen Foundation USA Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Grameen Foundation USA provides microfinance to aid underprivileged communities. It offers access to essential financial services and information on agriculture, health, and assistance. The company was founded by Alex Counts in 1997 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Health Services |
United Nations Foundation
United Nations Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous United Nations Foundation provides advocacy, grant making and partnership services to the United Nations. It builds and implements public-private partnerships to address problems and provide support to the United Nations. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous |
Better World Fund, Inc.
Better World Fund, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Better World Fund, Inc. supports charitable causes. It builds and implements public-private partnerships to address problems and works to support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Grameen Bank
Grameen Bank Major BanksFinance Grameen Bank provides banking services. The company was founded by Muhammad Yunus in 1983 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Finance |
Grameen Telecom Corp.
Grameen Telecom Corp. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Grameen Telecom Corp. provides cellular mobile phones to the villagers. Its product Village Phone, offers telecommunication services to the rural people in Bangladesh. The company was founded by Muhammad Yunus in 1995 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Communications |
Grameen Capital Management Ltd.
Grameen Capital Management Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Grameen Bank, Grameen Capital Management Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The private company is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi company was founded in 1998 by Muhammad Yunus. | Finance |
Grameen Crédit Agricole Microfinance Foundation SA
Grameen Crédit Agricole Microfinance Foundation SA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grameen Crédit Agricole Microfinance Foundation SA operates as an organization which provides financial support to microfinance institutions. The company was founded in September 2008 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Commercial Services |
Grameen America, Inc.
Grameen America, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Grameen America, Inc. is a non-profit microfinance organization that helps women living in poverty to build small businesses and improve their lives. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY, and has expanded to 24 branches in 17 cities across the United States, including TX, NJ, IL, CA, IN, FL, and Wark. Grameen America has invested over $1.80 billion in more than 134,500 low-income women entrepreneurs since its opening in January 2008. Founded by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus, the organization offers microloans, financial training, and support to transform communities and fight poverty. Andrea Jung has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Finance |
Grameen Foundation (Australia) Ltd.
Grameen Foundation (Australia) Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grameen Foundation (Australia) Ltd. provides social services. It offers social business programs, developing and operating microfinance programs. The company was founded by Muhammad Yunus in 1998 and is headquartered in Rozelle, Australia. | Commercial Services |
Grameen Knitwear Ltd.
Grameen Knitwear Ltd. TextilesProcess Industries Grameen Knitwear Ltd. exports knitting and other textile products. It offers ladies T-shirts, fitness shirt, children sports set, noble polo shirt, Ladies tan top, biker under set, sports shirt and elegant t-shirts. The company was founded on November 5, 1997 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Process Industries |
Grameen Intel Social Business Ltd.
Grameen Intel Social Business Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Grameen Intel Social Business Ltd. develops and provides software applications that address specific social problems such as low agriculture output or lack of pre-natal care. It provides IT solutions for rural entrepreneurs who provide a service using computing technology in their local communities. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Technology Services |
Grameen Trust
Grameen Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Grameen Trust operates as a trust. It is a non-profit and non-government organization committed to the cause of poverty alleviation. The firm supports, promotes and implements poverty focused microfinance, social business and other programs around the world. The company also provides training and technical assistance to microfinance organizations and social business initiatives. Grameen Trust was founded by Muhammad Yunus in 1989 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Miscellaneous |
Grameen Solutions Ltd.
Grameen Solutions Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Grameen Solutions Ltd. provides software, application development, and outsourcing services. Its products include hospital management software, education management system, garments solutions, task management and transport management system, and information technology auditing. The company was founded by Muhammad Yunus in 1999 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Technology Services |
Sing For Hope, Inc. |