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Salman Tariq

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Hello, I’m Salman, I’m a marketing and brand strategy leader with over 20 years of local and international experience.

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Hello, I’m Salman, I’m a marketing and brand strategy leader with over 20 years of local and international experience. After graduating from IBA Karachi, I’ve held pivotal roles with Aventis, Nielsen, Mindshare, and Binzagr CO-RO (Saudi Arabia), guiding strategy, marketing, and communications across diverse markets. I excel at building high‑performing teams, shaping portfolio strategy, and driving growth through consumer insights, NPD, and strong brand identities.

In addition to corporate roles, I founded Maccarron Patisserie and Saladtox, and I led marketing at WAH Brands. I embrace change, lifelong learning, and cross‑cultural collaboration, and I’m active as a visiting faculty member at IBA Karachi and CBM Pakistan, sharing strategic marketing and brand management know‑how.

  • 24 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 8 roles

Head of Marketing · WAH BrandsFeb 2024 – Jun 2024 · 5 mos

Led marketing for a restaurant group comprising TAO, Vintage, Pizza Nation, PiTA, Chachajee, China Grill and Happy Donuts. Developed and executed the marketing strategy, brand positioning, campaigns, promotions and partnerships to drive guest acquisition, retention and revenue growth across a multi-brand portfolio.

CEO/Founder · SaladtoxJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Founded Saladtox, a healthy food brand focusing on salads and healthy snacks; responsible for strategy, product development and market expansion.

CEO/Founder · Maccarron PatisserieJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Founded and operates a patisserie specializing in Macaron pastries; oversees product development, branding, operations, and growth strategy across multiple channels.

Vice President Marketing · Binzagr CO-RO, Saudi ArabiaJan 2009 – Jan 2018 · 9 yrs 1 mo
Business Manager · GroupM, PakistanJan 2005 – Jan 2008 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Research Executive · Nielsen, PakistanJan 2001 – Jan 2002 · 1 yr 1 mo
Senior Media Planner, Unilever Team · MindShare, PakistanJan 2001 – Jan 2004 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Assistant Manager, Marketing · Sanofi Aventis Pharma (Pakistan)Jan 1999 – Jan 2001 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Masters of Marketing · University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney2030 – 2008
BBA · Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi1994 – 1998

Certifications and awards· 5

Strategic Marketing in Action2014 – 2026
Competitive Strategy2015 – 2026
Becoming a Positive Leader2016 – 2026
Consumer Neuroscience, Neuromarketing2017 – 2026

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