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Syed Ali Haroon
Founding Member & Strategy Lead
Experience
Dec 2021 - May 2024
2 years 6 monthsFounding Member & Strategy Lead
Udhaar Book
- Strategy: Led market research, strategy & product development to align product launches with company goals. Successfully launched new revenue-generating verticals (e-commerce marketplace, vouchers, airtime, tickets, etc.), taking the company to $4m+ in monthly recurring revenue.
- Product: Built user stories based on in-depth understanding of customer requirements, translating them into product features. Increased customer satisfaction and boosted usability, leading to increase in user retention.
- Business development, commercials & partnerships: Managed all external partnerships, negotiating commercials and onboarding strategic partners including financial institutions, service providers, suppliers, and sellers, significantly contributing to revenue generation.
- FinTech compliance: Led all FinTech licensing & business activities, acquiring the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license and the Electronic Monetary Institution (EMI) license.
- Founder’s associate: Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) that reduced lead time and minimized returns wastage in the marketplace warehouse.
Jan 2020 - Nov 2021
1 year 11 monthsManagement Consultant
Sidat Hyder Morshed Associates
- Worked on numerous projects majorly focusing on strategic objectives, e.g. organizational restructuring and business processes optimization.
- Projects included: Central Bank, National Gas Provider, TOTAL PARCO.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 yearBusiness Development Manager
Eiwan Developments
- Achieved a multifold increase in the real estate supplier base within a year, growing across domestic and international markets.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance (4.5 years), Retail (2.5 years), Energy (2 years), Government and Administration (2 years), and Real Estate (1 year).
Banking and Finance
Retail
Energy
Government and Administration
Real Estate
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Strategy (4.5 years), Product Development (2.5 years), Sales (2.5 years), Operations (2 years), and Procurement (1 year).
Strategy
Product Development
Sales
Operations
Procurement
Summary
Strategic and growth-focused professional with a background in management consulting and startups. Led business, growth and product functions at a high-growth FinTech, launching new verticals and scaling revenue.
Skilled in market research, product & project management, and business development, with a proven track record of driving growth, partnerships, and operational efficiency.
Skills
- Strategy
- Product
- Growth
- Supply
- Commercial
- Category Management
- Partnerships
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Consulting
- Problem Solving
- Business Optimization
- Ms Office Suite (Advanced)
- Google Workspace (Advanced)
- Project Management Tools (Advanced)
Languages
English
AdvancedHindi
AdvancedUrdu
AdvancedGerman
ElementaryTurkish
ElementaryEducation
Apr 2025 - Mar 2027
University of Applied Sciences
Master’s in Entrepreneurship · Entrepreneurship · Worms, Germany
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
University of Konstanz
Erasmus Exchange, Economics · Economics · Konstanz, Germany
Sep 2014 - Aug 2018
Bilkent University
Bachelor’s in Economics · Economics · Ankara, Turkey
Certifications & licenses
Electronic Monetary Institution (EMI) license
Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license
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Where is Syed Ali based?
Syed Ali is based in Worms, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Syed Ali speak?
Syed Ali speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), Urdu (Advanced), German (Elementary), Turkish (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Syed Ali have?
Syed Ali has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Syed Ali has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Syed Ali may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Syed Ali be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Syed Ali would be well-suited for roles such as: Founding Member & Strategy Lead, Management Consultant, Business Development Manager.
What is Syed Ali's latest experience?
Syed Ali's most recent position is Founding Member & Strategy Lead at Udhaar Book.
What companies has Syed Ali worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Syed Ali has worked for Udhaar Book and Sidat Hyder Morshed Associates.
Which industries is Syed Ali most experienced in?
Syed Ali is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Retail, and Energy. Syed Ali also has some experience in Government and Public Administration and Real Estate.
Which business areas is Syed Ali most experienced in?
Syed Ali is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Product Development, and Sales. Syed Ali also has some experience in Operations and Procurement and Purchasing.
What is Syed Ali's education?
Syed Ali holds a Master in Entrepreneurship from University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Economics from Bilkent University.
Does Syed Ali have any certificates?
Syed Ali has 2 certificates. These include: Electronic Monetary Institution (EMI) license and Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license.
What is the availability of Syed Ali?
Syed Ali is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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