I’ve spent the last 13+ years at the intersection of brands, creativity, and business problems — turning marketing challenges into ideas that actually move the needle. Having grown through a global network, I’ve led communications for iconic names across FMCG, finance, lifestyle, and tech, from shaping NESCAFÉ’s voice in Pakistan to reviving NESCAFÉ Basement and launching new categories. I’ve built and led integrated brand, creative, and digital teams, delivering campaigns that resonate with consumers and deliver measurable growth. I understand the full marketing ecosystem—from TVCs and short-form content to performance campaigns on Meta and Google. I know how brands are built, how consumers behave, and how creative, media, and data need to move in sync to make impact. Whether it’s a 6-second reel, a full-scale brand platform, or an eCommerce rollout, I bring creative instinct, strategic clarity, and executional discipline to make ideas travel — and deliver results.

Zohaib Burki

I’ve spent the last 13+ years at the intersection of brands, creativity, and business problems — turning marketing challenges into ideas that actually move the needle. Having grown through a global network, I’ve led communications for iconic names across FMCG, finance, lifestyle, and tech, from shaping NESCAFÉ’s voice in Pakistan to reviving NESCAFÉ Basement and launching new categories. I’ve built and led integrated brand, creative, and digital teams, delivering campaigns that resonate with consumers and deliver measurable growth. I understand the full marketing ecosystem—from TVCs and short-form content to performance campaigns on Meta and Google. I know how brands are built, how consumers behave, and how creative, media, and data need to move in sync to make impact. Whether it’s a 6-second reel, a full-scale brand platform, or an eCommerce rollout, I bring creative instinct, strategic clarity, and executional discipline to make ideas travel — and deliver results.

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I’ve spent the last 13+ years at the intersection of brands, creativity, and business problems — turning marketing challenges into ideas that actually move the needle. Having grown through a global network, I’ve led communications for iconic names across FMCG, finance, lifestyle, and tech, from shaping NESCAFÉ’s voice in Pakistan to reviving NESCAFÉ Basement and launching new categories. I’ve built and led integrated brand, creative, and digital teams, delivering campaigns that resonate with consumers and deliver measurable growth.

I understand the full marketing ecosystem—from TVCs and short-form content to performance campaigns on Meta and Google. I know how brands are built, how consumers behave, and how creative, media, and data need to move in sync to make impact. Whether it’s a 6-second reel, a full-scale brand platform, or an eCommerce rollout, I bring creative instinct, strategic clarity, and executional discipline to make ideas travel — and deliver results.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced

Work Experience

Business Director | Group Account Director | Account Director | Sr. Account Manager
September 1, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Led integrated brand, creative and digital teams for 15+ clients across FMCG, finance, education & lifestyle; managed a six-member team and ≈70% of agency revenue. Directed strategy & creative for NESCAFÉ RTD, turning coffee from a winter habit into a youth lifestyle. Campaigns fueled triple-digit growth and earned Effie Gold, Silver & Bronze (2018–2024) — including Nestlé & RED’s first-ever Effie in 2018. Repositioned NESCAFÉ Classic from “The Most Stimulating Cup” to global platform “Make Your World”, aligning purpose with youth culture. Built the “NIDO One Journey” and Growing Up Formulas (GUF) communication architecture, unifying fragmented variant messaging and driving double-digit portfolio growth (Effie Bronze 2023). Created Nestlé Bunyad’s “No Child Left Behind” — a purpose-led movement on iron deficiency; delivered +21 % equity, +25 % consideration, +12 % organic growth (2022–24) and won Effies for Positive Change & Sustained Success. Launched
Business Director | Group Account Director | Account Director | Sr. Account Manager
September 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Promoted four times in eight years — from Sr. Account Manager to Business Director — for consistent delivery, leadership and business growth. Led integrated brand, creative and digital teams for 15+ clients across FMCG, finance, education & lifestyle; managed a six-member team and approx 70% of agency revenue. Directed strategy & creative for NESCAFÉ RTD, turning coffee from a winter habit into a youth lifestyle. Campaigns fueled triple-digit growth and earned Effie Gold, Silver & Bronze (2018–2024) — including Nestlé & RED’s first-ever Effie in 2018. Repositioned NESCAFÉ Classic from “The Most Stimulating Cup” to global platform “Make Your World”, aligning purpose with youth culture. Built the “NIDO One Journey” and Growing Up Formulas (GUF) communication architecture, unifying fragmented variant messaging and driving double-digit portfolio growth (Effie Bronze 2023). Created Nestlé Bunyad’s “No Child Left Behind” — a purpose-led movement on iron defi
Business Director | Group Account Director | Account Director | Sr. Account Manager
September 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Led integrated brand, creative and digital teams for 15+ clients across FMCG, finance, education & lifestyle; managed a six-member team and ≈70% of agency revenue. Directed strategy & creative for NESCAFÉ RTD, turning coffee from a winter habit into a youth lifestyle; campaigns fueled triple-digit growth and earned Effie Gold, Silver & Bronze (2018–2024) — including Nestlé & RED’s first-ever Effie in 2018. Repositioned NESCAFÉ Classic from 'The Most Stimulating Cup' to global platform 'Make Your World', aligning purpose with youth culture. Built the 'NIDO One Journey' and Growing Up Formulas (GUF) communication architecture, unifying fragmented variant messaging and driving double-digit portfolio growth (Effie Bronze 2023). Created Nestlé Bunyad’s 'No Child Left Behind' — a purpose-led movement on iron deficiency; delivered +21% equity, +25% consideration, +12% organic growth (2022–24) and won Effies for Positive Change & Sustained Success. Launched Electrolux’s fir
Business Director | Group Account Director | Account Director | Sr. Account Manager
September 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Led integrated brand, creative and digital teams for 15+ clients across FMCG, finance, education & lifestyle; managed a six-member team and ~70% of agency revenue. Directed strategy & creative for NESCAFÉ RTD, turning coffee from a winter habit into a youth lifestyle. Campaigns fueled triple-digit growth and earned Effie Gold, Silver & Bronze (2018–2024) — including Nestlé & RED’s first-ever Effie in 2018. Repositioned NESCAFÉ Classic from 'The Most Stimulating Cup' to global platform 'Make Your World', aligning purpose with youth culture. Built the “NIDO One Journey” and Growing Up Formulas (GUF) communication architecture, unifying fragmented variant messaging and driving double-digit portfolio growth (Effie Bronze 2023). Created Nestlé Bunyad’s “No Child Left Behind” — a purpose-led movement on iron deficiency; delivered +21% equity, +25% consideration, +12% organic growth (2022–24) and won Effies for Positive Change & Sustained Success. Launched Electrolux
Digital Account Manager | Creative Executive
October 1, 2016 - October 11, 2025
Began in creative, transitioned into digital account management, bringing creative insight into campaign strategy and execution. Managed Nestlé’s multi-brand digital portfolio under its Digital Acceleration Team (DAT) — one of Pakistan’s earliest integrated client–agency setups. Planned and executed Facebook, Google, and YouTube campaigns achieving KPI delivery and $150K+ earned media. Designed Nestlé’s first social listening and crisis-response framework, later adopted globally. Introduced A/B testing and performance dashboards, setting early standards for data-driven marketing.
Digital Account Manager | Creative Executive
October 1, 2016 - October 10, 2025
Began in creative, transitioned into digital account management, bringing creative insight into campaign strategy and execution. Managed Nestlé’s multi-brand digital portfolio under its Digital Acceleration Team (DAT)—one of Pakistan’s earliest integrated client–agency setups. Planned and executed Facebook, Google, and YouTube campaigns achieving 100% KPI delivery and $150K+ earned media. Designed Nestlé’s first social listening and crisis-response framework, later adopted globally. Introduced A/B testing and performance dashboards, setting early standards for data-driven marketing.
Digital Account Manager | Creative Executive at Nestlé Digital Acceleration Team (DAT)
October 1, 2016 - October 10, 2025
Began in creative, transitioned into digital account management, bringing creative insight into campaign strategy and execution. Managed Nestlé’s multi-brand digital portfolio under its Digital Acceleration Team (DAT) — one of Pakistan’s earliest integrated client–agency setups. Planned and executed Facebook, Google, and YouTube campaigns achieving 100% KPI delivery and $150K+ earned media. Designed Nestlé’s first social listening and crisis-response framework, later adopted globally. Introduced A/B testing and performance dashboards, setting early standards for data-driven marketing.
Digital Account Manager | Creative Executive
October 1, 2016 - October 10, 2025
Began in creative, transitioned into digital account management, bringing creative insight into campaign strategy and execution. Managed Nestlé’s multi-brand digital portfolio under its Digital Acceleration Team (DAT) — one of Pakistan’s earliest integrated client–agency setups. Planned and executed Facebook, Google, and YouTube campaigns achieving 100% KPI delivery and $150K+ earned media. Designed Nestlé’s first social listening and crisis-response framework, later adopted globally. Introduced A/B testing and performance dashboards, setting early standards for data-driven marketing.
Junior Copywriter at Pring
January 1, 2014 - October 11, 2025
Joined the startup team behind Pring, Pakistan’s early mobile-based social network. Created digital content and campaigns that grew user engagement during its scale-up phase. Worked with product and marketing teams to align brand tone with youth culture and emerging mobile trends. Gained early experience in social media management, influencer engagement, and performance reporting — foundation for later digital roles.
Junior Copywriter at Pring
January 1, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Joined the startup team behind Pring, Pakistan’s early mobile-based social network. Created digital content and campaigns that grew user engagement during its scale-up phase. Worked with product and marketing teams to align brand tone with youth culture and emerging mobile trends. Gained early experience in social media management, influencer engagement, and performance reporting — foundation for later digital roles.
Junior Copywriter at Pring
January 1, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Joined the startup team behind Pring, Pakistan’s early mobile-based social network. Created digital content and campaigns that grew user engagement during its scale-up phase. Worked with product and marketing teams to align brand tone with youth culture and emerging mobile trends. Gained early experience in social media management, influencer engagement, and performance reporting — foundation for later digital roles.
Junior Copywriter – Pring
January 1, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Joined the startup team behind Pring, Pakistan’s early mobile-based social network. Created digital content and campaigns that grew user engagement during its scale-up phase. Worked with product and marketing teams to align brand tone with youth culture and emerging mobile trends. Gained early experience in social media management, influencer engagement, and performance reporting — foundation for later digital roles.

Education

MBA at FAST -NUCES, Lahore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BBA (Hons) at FAST -NUCES, Lahore
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2012
MBA at FAST-NUCES, Lahore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BBA (Hons) at FAST-NUCES, Lahore
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2012
MBA at FAST-NUCES, Lahore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BBA (Hons) at FAST-NUCES, Lahore
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2012
MBA at FAST-NUCES, Lahore
January 1, 2014 - October 11, 2025
BBA (Hons) at FAST-NUCES, Lahore
July 1, 2012 - October 11, 2025

Qualifications

Webflow Certified Partner
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Shopify Checkout Expert
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Webflow CMS Level 1
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Webflow Certified Partner
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Shopify Checkout Expert
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Webflow CMS Level 1
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Webflow Certified Partner
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Shopify Checkout Expert
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Webflow CMS Level 1
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Webflow Certified Partner
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Shopify Checkout Expert
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Webflow CMS Level 1
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other