The People Behind PowerMarket: Meet Tariq Islam

When Tariq Islam joined PowerMarket as Controller earlier this year, he brought with him more than 15 years of financial expertise and a strong commitment to building a sustainable future. About to become a father for the first time, Tariq is entering a new chapter of his life where climate action feels not just urgent, but personal.

“I’m about to be a first-time parent in a few weeks, and I’m looking forward to being a girl dad,” he says. “As I’ve gotten older, preserving the planet for future generations has become more and more important. I’ve seen the effects of climate change all over the world, both in my home country of Bangladesh, where experts widely predict that a little less than a quarter of the coastline will be under water by the end of the century, and in New York, where the amount of rainfall and flooding in recent years has been totally unlike what I remember from a decade earlier. This is the same story all over the world, and a big part of my mission at Powermarket is to give my daughter and the rest of her generation as many opportunities as I had when growing up.”

Rooted in Community
Tariq has lived in the same New York neighborhood for more than half of his life. That sense of belonging and community has shaped both his values and his career. He discovered accounting in college—an introduction that shifted the course of his life—and quickly realized that beyond numbers and ledgers, what motivated him most was the opportunity to build community through work.

“I’m passionate about what I do. I take a lot of pride in my work and always look for ways to contribute to the team,” Tariq says. “Mentorship is a big part of that, I want to help my team develop their strengths and together build a world-class finance department.”

Leading With Purpose
At PowerMarket, Tariq oversees the financial backbone of the company. From reporting and compliance to payroll and internal controls, his role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and transparency—critical foundations for scaling climate solutions.

“Accounting is a cycle that never ends, driven by deadlines,” he explains. “My focus is on creating structure—closing the books, reviewing financials, improving internal processes—so leadership has the clarity it needs to make big-picture decisions.”

Everyday Commitments
Beyond his professional role, Tariq has been making changes at home too, purchasing more eco-friendly products, recycling, and using smart electronics to reduce energy consumption.

And while his work and soon-to-arrive daughter take up most of his energy, Tariq makes time for his passions: cheering on the New York Knicks, experimenting with hookah flavor recipes, and following pro wrestling.

Looking Ahead
For Tariq, fatherhood, finance, and fighting climate change are all linked by a common thread: building a better future. At PowerMarket, that means building a finance function that enables growth and accountability. At home, it means making choices that reduce his environmental footprint and set an example for his daughter.