As a member of the board for a family-owned rice export business, I have driven the company’s strategic growth to a peak annual revenue of USD 6 million through a combination of rigorous financial management and modern digital positioning. Beyond my executive role in finance and exports, I am a hands-on digital innovator, having built and launched the grocery delivery platform deliverkarachi.com from the ground up using low-code/no-code tools. My expertise extends to full-stack content creation and brand architecture, as I personally authored all web copy and lead the social media strategy. This unique blend of traditional business leadership and technical execution allows me to translate complex operational goals into high-impact social media narratives that drive real-world commercial results.

Murad Athar

As a member of the board for a family-owned rice export business, I have driven the company’s strategic growth to a peak annual revenue of USD 6 million through a combination of rigorous financial management and modern digital positioning. Beyond my executive role in finance and exports, I am a hands-on digital innovator, having built and launched the grocery delivery platform deliverkarachi.com from the ground up using low-code/no-code tools. My expertise extends to full-stack content creation and brand architecture, as I personally authored all web copy and lead the social media strategy. This unique blend of traditional business leadership and technical execution allows me to translate complex operational goals into high-impact social media narratives that drive real-world commercial results.

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As a member of the board for a family-owned rice export business, I have driven the company’s strategic growth to a peak annual revenue of USD 6 million through a combination of rigorous financial management and modern digital positioning. Beyond my executive role in finance and exports, I am a hands-on digital innovator, having built and launched the grocery delivery platform deliverkarachi.com from the ground up using low-code/no-code tools. My expertise extends to full-stack content creation and brand architecture, as I personally authored all web copy and lead the social media strategy. This unique blend of traditional business leadership and technical execution allows me to translate complex operational goals into high-impact social media narratives that drive real-world commercial results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Web Copywriter at Self-employed / Independent contractor
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Designed and produced website content, branding elements, taglines, and product descriptions for a family rice export business; led end-to-end content strategy, branding, online sales, and customer engagement.
Director - Level Executive at AFN Enterprises
January 1, 2004 - Present
Director with international trade & strategy responsibilities; leads organizational direction for a large-scale workforce, optimizing procurement, production, sales and international trade operations. Achieved annual export revenue exceeding US$6 million (PKR 1.5 billion) through P&L management and strategic leadership. Drove digital transformation initiatives (proprietary e-commerce & mobile apps), led market risk analysis, and steered product/brand strategy for new business units. Directed executive client relations, export agreements, and stakeholder communications, including visits to major export markets.
Director at AFN Enterprises
January 1, 2004 - Present
Led business operations, strategy, and communications for an established enterprise; responsibilities included client relations, budgeting, marketing strategy, and growth planning.

Education

Master of Science in International Business at University of Hertfordshire
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Master of Business Administration at Pakistan Institute of Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Intermediate at ICAP Foundation and Intermediate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Commerce at Government College of Commerce & Economics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Master of Science in International Business at University of Hertfordshire
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Master of Business Administration at Pakistan Institute of Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
ICAP Foundation & Intermediate at ICAP Foundation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) at Govt College of Commerce & Economics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

ICAP Foundation & Intermediate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing