I am an executive marketing and business leader with 20+ years of experience across energy, retail, and consumer sectors. I specialize in brand leadership, non-fuel retail, digital marketing, and business transformation, including software and process implementation. I am known for building high-performing teams, driving revenue growth, and aligning strategy with execution in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Syed Musharaf

I am an executive marketing and business leader with 20+ years of experience across energy, retail, and consumer sectors. I specialize in brand leadership, non-fuel retail, digital marketing, and business transformation, including software and process implementation. I am known for building high-performing teams, driving revenue growth, and aligning strategy with execution in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

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I am an executive marketing and business leader with 20+ years of experience across energy, retail, and consumer sectors. I specialize in brand leadership, non-fuel retail, digital marketing, and business transformation, including software and process implementation.
I am known for building high-performing teams, driving revenue growth, and aligning strategy with execution in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head Marketing & Software Implementation / Business Analyst at Design International (formerly S.A.H Enterprises Inc)
September 1, 2021 - Present
Managed and optimized multi-channel marketing efforts, including social media, Google Ads, and website development; strategized and executed digital & conventional marketing campaigns to strengthen brand visibility and reputation; oversaw operations and team management for the company-owned “Karachi Knights” in the Cricket Mega Star League (MSL); led digital and conversational marketing initiatives while coordinating team event promotions and public engagement; conducted enterprise assessments to analyze business processes covered by the software system; developed detailed plans to enhance business process efficiency through software implementation and projected profitability milestones; utilized Agile Scrum project management tools to implement changes effectively; facilitated effective communication between IT teams, implementation teams, and end users; focused on initial staff training and ongoing learning opportunities.
Assistant General Manager – Marketing at Reliance Insurance
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Marketing, brands, allied business development; advertising, media communication, corporate arrangements, and sales corporate deals of Aviation B2B Sale; led initiatives to strengthen market presence and drive revenue growth.
Manager Marketing – Non-Fuel Retail Business at Hascol Petroleum Limited
October 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Developed marketing strategies, execution roadmaps, and budgets for high-street, industrial, and retail channels; led successful product launches across multiple segments and contributed to high-impact TV commercials; delivered comprehensive retail branding solutions and year-round marketing collateral; collaborated cross-functionally with retailers, NFR collaborators, and vendors to drive performance; forged strategic partnerships to expand Allied Business Retail; negotiated commercial agreements with beverage and FMCG companies and secured partnerships for ATMs, branchless banking services, and POS system integration.
Manager Allied Business & Media Communication at Hascol Petroleum Limited
February 1, 2007 - May 1, 2015
Architected Hascol’s Non-Fuel Retail (NFR) and Allied Business roadmap, integrating marketing and media-communication strategies into a single growth blueprint; served as chief media liaison and official spokesperson, cultivating press & TV relationships and directing Hascol IPO campaigns; launched taglines and brand merchandising standards; negotiated commercial agreements with beverage and FMCG partners and expanded Allied Business Retail; initiated Fuel Card program groundwork and published data-driven LPG analyses to inform portfolio decisions; represented Hascol at international forums to benchmark best practices and innovations.
Food Management System Coordinator at Marks and Spencer Ltd
April 1, 2002 - November 1, 2006
Managed food systems to ensure product availability, led in-store marketing, and supported credit card and loan sales while maintaining customer service and visual merchandising standards.
Company Coordinator at Pearl Confectionery (Pvt) Ltd
July 1, 1995 - January 1, 2002
Led new product development by coordinating with QC and Marketing; reported weekly progress to the Chairman; aligned departmental targets and streamlined cross-functional collaboration across key departments.
Economic Affair Coordinator at SGS Pakistan Ltd
May 1, 1992 - June 1, 1995
Coordinated economic affairs, supporting QA and client-facing operations.
Marketing Lead & Business Analyst (Strategic Marketing & Software Integration) at Design International (formerly S.A.H Enterprises Inc)
September 1, 2021 - Present
Led multi-channel marketing efforts and digital initiatives; oversaw campaigns, brand messaging, and software integration projects; managed the Karachi-based operations and team, including the company-owned 'Karachi Knights' in the Cricket Mega Star League; facilitated agile-change with IT and end-users; trained staff on new processes.
Manager Brand Marketing, Non-Fuel Retail & Training at Hascol Petroleum Limited
June 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Directed branding, marketing campaigns, and training for allied retail innovations; negotiated partnerships and led cross-functional collaboration to scale NFR initiatives.
Food Management System Coordinator at Marks & Spencer Ltd (London)
April 1, 2002 - November 1, 2006
Managed food systems, led in-store marketing, supported credit card and loan sales, and maintained visual merchandising standards to enhance customer experience.

Education

MBA - Marketing Management at Dublin Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
BSc – Mathematics, Statistics, Physics at National Science College
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
HSc - Science at Saint Patrick High School
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
MBA - Marketing Management at Dublin Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
BSc – Mathematics, Statistics, Physics at National Science College
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
HSc - Science at Saint Patrick High School
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026

Qualifications

Scrum Fundamental Certified SFC
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Project Management Course Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Complete Agile Scrum Master 2023 PSM1 Course Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Digital Marketing Fundamental Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Marketing Strategy Fundamental Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Marketing Research Fundamental Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
KAIZEN - Practitioner Master Class for Continues Improvement
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Scrum Fundamental Certified (SFC)
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Project Management Course Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Complete Agile Scrum Master (PSM I)
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Digital Marketing Fundamental Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Marketing Strategy Fundamental Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Marketing Research Fundamental Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
KAIZEN - Practitioner Master Class for Continual Improvement
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services