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 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.
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.

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