Bio

Experienced business professional with 20+ years of Sales management, Marketing and international business development. Proven ability to strategize expansion of Fast Moving Consumer Goods into global markets, Especially MEA (Middle East & Africa). Strong commitment to the Middle East markets, having resided and worked throughout Middle East for last 12 years, interacted with various levels and functions of government and business, managed organizations and businesses, and demonstrated cultural sensitivity to both international and Middle East organizations. During my extensive Business Development career, I influenced the objectives and direction of franchised bottler management, engendering significant credibility, mutual trust, and respect, and facilitating solid growth. Specialties: - INTERNATIONAL SENIOR EXECUTIVE - START-UPS and TURNAROUNDS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - SALES & MARKETING - BRANDING - Competitive analysis - Franchising - Multifaceted technical experience - Product management lifecycle - Strong team management background