With over 20 years of international leadership in business development and consulting, I've led transformative projects across the Middle East, delivering multimillion-dollar revenue gains and fostering pivotal C-level relationships. At IBM, I received several awards illustrating my knack for strategy, penetrating new markets and developing high performance teams.
I have led the development of Sales strategies, solution proposal and deal closing for large opportunities. Managed identification and generation of sales opportunities and pipeline growth, effectively building network and contacts. I negotiated new deals, extensions and ad-hoc service aspects and helped shape marketing events for maximum impact.
I have been mastering regional market trends and establishing successful relationships across industries like Banking, Retail & Consumer and Telecommunications. My work in these industries, as evident by the list of projects under Industry Expertise tab, has provided me with valuable insights into the platform economy, which I have leveraged in various projects to drive innovation and optimize processes.
With a keen understanding of both technical complexities and business needs, I've excelled in translating customer pain points into high-value projects. My career at IBM is highlighted by digital transformation and cost take-out acumen backed by extensive education and training.
As the founder and advisor to several startups I have deep insights into emerging technologies, commonly known as 4th Industrial Revolution tech. Moreover, I've been an active public speaker, promoting the adoption of new technologies, and committed to social initiatives like Junior Achievement Pakistan and SmartSindh.com, aimed at empowering the youth.
My academic background spans computer science, business administration, marketing design innovation, and strategic management, enriched by London Business School, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, and the University of Karachi and NUCES-FAST.
As a visionary leader ready for new challenges, I continue to drive results prioritizing innovative solutions and sustainability.