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Ahsen Zala

Founder & Business Strategist

Ahsen Zala
Cugnasco-Gerra, Switzerland

Experience

Mar 2024 - Present
2 years

Founder & Business Strategist

Kream Korean Skincare

  • Founded and scaled an e-commerce startup, overseeing full-cycle business operations and strategic growth initiatives.
  • Conducted market research on consumer trends to shape growth roadmap.
  • Designed website in Figma, working on UX/UI to ensure an intuitive and seamless customer journey.
  • Built the Shopify-based platform, integrated analytics (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, SEMrush), and executed digital marketing campaigns and influencer partnerships.
  • Established partnerships with Korean skincare brands and managed supply chain operations.
Sep 2022 - Aug 2023
1 year
Basel, Switzerland

Portfolio Manager (Interim/Intern)

Bayer Consumer Health

  • Collaborated within a team of consultants to drive digital transformation and IT strategy.
  • Supported management of €60M digital transformation portfolio aligned to strategic objectives.
  • Acted as project manager in the development and implementation of new IT operating model (SAFe, Agile) and contributed to change management implementation (Prosci, ADKAR).
  • Provided regular reports and presentations for senior leadership, aligning KPIs with business goals.
  • Researched and piloted generative AI applications across the value chain.
  • Mentored junior colleagues in portfolio management practices.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2025
4 years

Independent projects

Self-initiated projects

  • Built SaaS app and several complex automation workflow processes using n8n and low code tools.
  • Built e-commerce MVPs (USA & EMEA) to test product-market fit.
  • Coded Python financial models and dashboards producing investment recommendations.
Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
9 months
Korea, Republic of

Market Researcher / Consultant

iClassical Academy

  • Conducted in-depth market entry analysis for South Korean expansion.
  • Delivered actionable recommendations on partnerships, pricing, and go-to-market strategy.

Skills

  • Business & Corp. Strategy
  • Portfolio Management
  • Project Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Market Research
  • Data Driven Planning
  • Digital Transformation
  • Change Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Languages

Italian
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
German
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
...and 1 more

Education

Sep 2020 - Aug 2022

Yonsei University

Master of Arts, Global Strategy & Management · Global Strategy & Management · Korea, Republic of · GPA 3.8/4.0

Sep 2016 - Feb 2020

University of St. Gallen

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration · Business Administration · St. Gallen, Switzerland · GPA 4.8/6.0

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ahsen based?

Ahsen is based in Cugnasco-Gerra, Switzerland.

What languages does Ahsen speak?

Ahsen speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), German (Elementary), Japanese (Elementary), Korean (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ahsen have?

Ahsen has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Ahsen has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Ahsen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ahsen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ahsen would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Business Strategist, Portfolio Manager (Interim/Intern), Independent projects.

What is Ahsen's latest experience?

Ahsen's most recent position is Founder & Business Strategist at Kream Korean Skincare.

What companies has Ahsen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ahsen has worked for Kream Korean Skincare, Bayer Consumer Health, Self-initiated projects, and iClassical Academy.

Which industries is Ahsen most experienced in?

Ahsen is most experienced in industries like Retail, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology (IT). Ahsen also has some experience in Beauty and Cosmetics, Healthcare, and Arts and Crafts.

Which business areas is Ahsen most experienced in?

Ahsen is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Finance, and Product Development. Ahsen also has some experience in Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Ahsen's education?

Ahsen holds a Master in Global Strategy & Management from Yonsei University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of St. Gallen.

What is the availability of Ahsen?

Ahsen is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ahsen?

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