Nadir Z.
Managing Director
Experience
Jun 2025 - Present
5 monthsUnited Kingdom
Managing Director
Tredici Ventures
- A strategic international business leader with 25+ years' experience driving growth and launching ventures across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Providing bespoke advisory services to start-ups, SMEs, and high-net-worth clients seeking strategic growth.
- Supporting clients with business model design, cost analysis, and negotiation strategies across industries.
- Trading NYSE and Nasdaq-listed equities with a focus on liquidity, volatility, and sector rotation.
- Executing position, swing, and intraday strategies across U.S. major indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000).
- Integrating macroeconomic research, earnings analysis, and geopolitical drivers into trade planning.
- Employing advanced charting techniques, volume analysis, and price action methodologies.
- Prioritising capital preservation, drawdown control, and long-term equity curve growth.
- Proven success delivering strategic projects in 20+ countries for corporate, government, and international partners.
- Skilled in developing growth strategies, business development, and cross-cultural negotiation to accelerate global operations.
Feb 2023 - Mar 2025
2 years 2 monthsSouth Africa
Business Development Executive
Pelvic Floor Foundation Of South Africa
- Supervised all aspects of a nonprofit foundation to advance women’s health, impacting underserved communities nationally.
- Arranged and implemented clinical training programs in sexology and pelvic health for nurses.
- Guided regulatory engagement with SAHPRA for medical device trial approvals in collaboration with industry and clinical partners.
- Oversaw operational and financial activities, including grant funding, budgeting, and growth strategy.
- Secured sponsorship and funding from multinational companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, Abbott, and Boston Scientific.
- Built partnerships with hospitals, universities, NGOs, and government bodies to expand program reach.
- Initiated research programs on women’s health issues, contributing to data-driven solutions.
Aug 2007 - Aug 2022
15 years 1 monthUnited Kingdom
Managing Director
STEPEVI
- Spearheaded African market entry and franchise development for STEPEVI, launching and managing flagship stores in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Established and nurtured key relationships with HNWI and industry influencers in South Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, supplying luxury projects across Africa.
- Directed comprehensive brand marketing strategies and campaigns, enhancing showroom merchandising and in-person activations.
- Supervised full import/export processes, liaising with international freight carriers, and controlled all aspects of financial management including accounting and business funding.
- Conceived and implemented strategic sales and growth initiatives, focusing on high-touch luxury service and client systems.
- Engaged with renowned architects and interior designers to drive repeat business and enhance project-based sales.
- Awarded Global Franchisee of the Year (2009) for excellence in brand development and sales performance.
Apr 2006 - Dec 2016
10 years 9 monthsUnited Arab Emirates
Managing Director
AFF Exports
- Founded a global fruit export business, serving Europe, UK, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Built and maintained high-level relationships with leading retailers and wholesalers across multiple countries including the Netherlands, UK, Canada, UAE, Italy, and Asia.
- Supervised complete export and logistics operations, including regulatory compliance, inspections, and necessary documentation.
- Conducted seasonal price and volume negotiations with international buyers, achieving advantageous agreements.
- Controlled financial operations, including payments, FX management, and ensuring strong banking relationships.
- Coordinated international shipments, negotiating freight operations, and maintaining cold chain integrity.
- Recruited and trained staff, established market entry points, and led the business through ten years of continuous growth.
Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
4 years 1 monthUnited Kingdom
Managing Director
Progressive Diesel
- Appointed as the official South African representative for EC-1500, leading contractual negotiations and securing long-term exclusivity agreements.
- Oversaw importation processes, including logistics, regulatory compliance, and foreign exchange payments, ensuring smooth operations.
- Built a diverse client base in aviation, mining, and logistics by engaging firms in successful fleet trials and commercial rollouts.
- Designed a custom dosing device for accurate application of EC-1500, facilitating successful testing and full-scale fleet deployment.
- Led marketing initiatives, creating technical content and promotional materials, enhancing EC-1500's visibility and industry penetration.
- Coordinated live trials showing emission reductions and fuel savings, securing third-party validation from Ricardo (UK).
- Oversaw product pricing and client onboarding, contributing to EC-1500’s market entry and competitive positioning in South Africa.
Jan 1991 - Aug 1998
7 years 8 monthsLondon, United Kingdom
Managing Director
B2B Records
- Co-founded B2B Records, an independent record label producing original releases in house, funk, soul, and jazz-infused electronic genres.
- Signed and produced artists through collaborative studio projects, with a strong focus on musical quality, originality, and live instrumentation.
- Negotiated and signed distribution and licensing deals with UK-based independent labels, including Chilli Funk Records.
- Planned A&R strategy and curated the release catalog, overseeing track selection, mastering, and visual branding.
- Managed day-to-day label operations including budgeting, publishing rights, royalty tracking, and PR campaigns.
- Produced and supported a live band under the B2B umbrella, handling logistics for live shows and studio recordings.
- Built connections across London’s underground and independent music scenes, fostering artist development and cross-label collaborations.
Apr 1989 - Jul 1994
5 years 4 monthsLondon, United Kingdom
Procurement Manager
IOPSS
- Oversaw international sourcing and export of high-specification spare parts for power stations across the Middle East, including clients in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
- Built supplier relationships with leading manufacturers and engineering brands such as ABB Kent, ensuring access to high-quality components.
- Arranged complex Letter of Credit (L/C) transactions, preparing and submitting full sets of compliant documents to banks, including invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, inspection reports, and transport documents (BLs, AWBs).
- Liaised with issuing and advising banks to ensure smooth fund transfers and mitigate risk in high-value export deals.
- Handled logistics and shipping arrangements (air/sea freight), including Incoterms, freight forwarding coordination, insurance, and customs documentation.
- Maintained close communication with Middle Eastern clients, ensuring technical specifications were met, and delivery timelines were honored.
- Monitored foreign exchange fluctuations, payment terms, and international compliance protocols to support smooth financial transactions.
Cape Town, South Africa
Healthcare Innovation Leader
SLATE Surgical Training Centre
- Spearheaded the creation of South Africa's first privately owned advanced surgical training centre, including the planning and securing of a compliant facility.
- Formed strategic partnerships with leading global medtech companies such as Philips Healthcare, Karl Storz, Smith & Nephew, Dahlhausen, and Boston Scientific to equip the centre.
- Guided regulatory engagement, securing all necessary approvals for live surgical workshops and pre-clinical training.
- Oversaw architectural and technical planning, ensuring the facility met high standards in design, biohazard safety, and infrastructure.
- Sourced advanced surgical tools and systems, enhancing the centre's capability with state-of-the-art endoscopy stacks, C-arms, and medical-grade equipment.
- Developed a comprehensive marketing strategy and branding for the centre, targeting key stakeholders including clinicians and academic partners.
- Launched live surgical training workshops, achieving ongoing medtech firm bookings and enhancing the centre's reputation.
Languages
English
NativeArabic
IntermediateFrench
IntermediateItalian
IntermediateEducation
Jan 1994 - Jan 1998
London Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts · Business & French · United Kingdom
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