After more than a decade growing tech businesses across the Middle East, I’ve learnt that sales leadership isn’t just about numbers, it’s about people, purpose, and having the grit to turn “no chance” into “job done.” From building markets for world-class tech giants to helping startups find their first customers, I’ve lived and breathed B2B growth strategy, business development, and market expansion.
It’s been a wild ride, boardrooms, airports, and more coffee than is probably healthy . But every deal, every challenge, and every culture has taught me something new about leadership, trust, and the magic that happens when you connect the right people with the right technology.
Now, I’ve traded the desert heat for Auckland’s four-seasons-in-a-day weather and am pursuing my MBA at Massey University. It’s my next big adventure, diving deep into global leadership, sustainability, and strategic innovation. Somewhere between assignments, I got elected Class Rep, took on an internship, and joined volunteering projects , because I genuinely love learning, leading, and giving back.
I’m a multilingual (Arabic, English, Urdu/Hindi), bicultural(Kiwi-Muslim) sales fanatic who believes everyone lives by selling something, ideas, stories, or maybe just where to find the best flat white in town.
What drives me? Curiosity. I love learning new things, connecting dots across cultures, and finding creative ways to bring ideas to life. Whether it’s SaaS, sustainability, or a completely new frontier, I’m all in when it comes to turning opportunities into impact.
My mission now? To blend global experience with Kiwi values, helping organisations grow bigger, better, and more sustainably, while keeping things human, humble, and full of good humour.
If you’re into big ideas, good banter, or fancy debating whether Dubai or Auckland has the better skyline, let’s connect.
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Some Key Achievements :
Phishrod is a California based Cyber Security venture with a mission to fortify first line of defense, Which is Humans in every organization. Offering a complex SaaS solution, On- Cloud & On-Premise.
Have been headhunted to be the first man on the ground in UAE, Building and scaling business from the scratch.
Key Achievements :
A Singaporean company which helps clients in the Oil & Gas, Marine and Construction industries to increase revenue, efficiency and lower costs. Invested by Father of Disruptive Innovation, Professor Clayton Christensen's advisory firm.
A well-known System Integrator and ICT Re-seller in Middle East.
Avid reader with a passion for books on leadership, business, and personal growth
Enthusiastic listener of sales podcasts to stay ahead of industry trends
Inspired by success stories, regularly explore the journeys of top CEOs
Outdoor adventurer, enjoy hiking, traveling, and swimming
Strategic thinker, sharpening problem-solving skills through Chess
Creating an Impact : Drove Multi-million dollar deals within key O&G, Utilities, Marine & Public sector accounts selling complex SaaS solutions Enjoy trusted advisor relationships with NOC's, IOC's and some major EPC's in the region.
Mentored by World class technology leaders Fortunate enough to have worked directly with Dr. Ali Ferling, Global MD of Oil and Gas accounts - Microsoft
Worked directly with Ex- VP of Oracle ASEAN region, Have a strong recommendation by him
Salesforce
Microsoft Dynamics