Hi, I’m Nazra Bhanji. I’m a results-driven, self-motivated leader specializing in product development, marketing, communications, and PR. I excel at identifying and attracting top talent, building capable teams, and coaching others to achieve their best. I have extensive experience in brand strategy development, strategic marketing and communications, and I strong engage in market research to craft meaningful value propositions for competitive landscapes. Over the years I’ve led global communication programs, managed multi-agency partnerships, and driven commercial strategies that accelerate growth. I thrive in cross-functional environments, translate insights into actionable campaigns, and focus on delivering measurable results within budget and timelines.

Nazra Bhanji

Hi, I’m Nazra Bhanji. I’m a results-driven, self-motivated leader specializing in product development, marketing, communications, and PR. I excel at identifying and attracting top talent, building capable teams, and coaching others to achieve their best. I have extensive experience in brand strategy development, strategic marketing and communications, and I strong engage in market research to craft meaningful value propositions for competitive landscapes. Over the years I’ve led global communication programs, managed multi-agency partnerships, and driven commercial strategies that accelerate growth. I thrive in cross-functional environments, translate insights into actionable campaigns, and focus on delivering measurable results within budget and timelines.

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Hi, I’m Nazra Bhanji. I’m a results-driven, self-motivated leader specializing in product development, marketing, communications, and PR. I excel at identifying and attracting top talent, building capable teams, and coaching others to achieve their best. I have extensive experience in brand strategy development, strategic marketing and communications, and I strong engage in market research to craft meaningful value propositions for competitive landscapes.

Over the years I’ve led global communication programs, managed multi-agency partnerships, and driven commercial strategies that accelerate growth. I thrive in cross-functional environments, translate insights into actionable campaigns, and focus on delivering measurable results within budget and timelines.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Intermediate
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Communication Manager/ HR report analyst, Action 360X at Action Global Communications Ltd
October 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Developed and implemented communication campaigns across multiple accounts; conducted market research and analysis for healthcare clients; managed day-to-day communications with clients and agencies; oversaw third-party agencies worldwide to ensure delivery to standard; collaborated with production and web teams to produce client materials; built and maintained global agency partnerships; monitored performance with key metrics and reported to clients and senior management; managed budgets and invoicing; conducted market intelligence and presented results to senior team; supported wide range of projects while managing smaller projects; tracked client budgets, timesheets (Beebole/Nifty) for 27 staff; performed quarterly profitability analyses; prepared job descriptions and led induction/training for new staff.
Commercial Director at DECAAR LABS Ltd
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Developed and implemented commercial strategies aligned with company goals; led social media implementation and growth (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn); conducted market research and created detailed business plans for expansion and business development; managed existing customer requirements and secured new customers; coordinated cross-functional teams (R&D, logistics); built and maintained profitable partnerships with key suppliers; monitored performance and prepared reports for senior management; assisted in budgeting and financial target setting; led development of marketing and communications portfolios; piloted communications portfolio across markets and initiated new product sales with key distributors, salons and customers, including presenting products and negotiating orders.

Education

MSc Security Management (Merit) at University of Portsmouth
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor, International Business Administration and Information Technology at United States International University (USIU)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Diploma, Business and Information Technology at Alexander Institute of Technology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education, Retail