7 Questions on Leadership
Arif Malik
Name: Arif Malik
Title: CEO
Organisation: Liztek - Liz Solutions Inc.
Profile 20 years of technical leadership and managerial experience with a proven track record of leading, mentoring, and forging high-performance teams that deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable data-intensive systems.
Data Strategy, Architecture and Engineering leader experienced in diverse cloud native data environments, processes, tools and technologies to implement data-intensive applications and big data platforms. Responsibilities included:
Evolving the Data Architecture & Engineering Practice, driving technical go-to-market for large scale projects Deliver tangible business outcomes through modern data architecture, engineering, cloud and advanced analytics.
Strong technical capabilities in Tableau and data analysis with effective strategic, analytical and communication skills, working with senior stakeholders to turn data into actionable insight and improve performance, manage change and drive growth within complex global organizations
Arin S
Name: Arin S
Title: Director Sales and Partnerships
Organisation: AyoConnect Indonesia
19+ years’ experience in sales, business development, marketing, operations, risk management and compliance with an established record of successfully leading, managing and driving sales, revenue, P&L, commercials, risk management and compliance functions, new market expansion, support investor relationships and fundraising in multiple geographies (Asia, South-East Asia, USA, parts of Eastern Europe and MENA etc).
Proven experience in managing diversified Financial Services, digital products (Telco, Utilities), e-commerce, SAAS products, software-hardware and technology solutions/products, heavily regulated and unregulated sectors, and Gaming Businesses with in-depth knowledge of payments, payment methods, ecommerce, retail and online gaming business. Have handled B2C and B2B businesses and scaled business from concept to a commercial platform.
Aruna Suresh
Name: Aruna Suresh
Title: A retired CBSE School Principal turned to a Teacher Trainer
Organisation: Freelance Teacher Trainer
A passionate learner and a teacher who started her career as a Nursery school teacher and moved ahead tasting every level of the Schooling system and reached to the post of Principal. Lastly worked as a Principal consultant of Central Academy group of schools in Jaipur. Right now, a retired CBSE school Principal and a passionate educator who has got 14 years of teaching experience and 12 years of experience as a principal. Attended varied workshops and trainings to upskill myself and is very active and loves to train people to help them become visible, memorable, and impactful Conducted various workshops for teachers to enhance their skills required for their profession.
And motivational Sessions for students. Has got some experience of abroad education industry of Doha, Qatar. As a person a very enthusiastic and a disciplinarian by nature. I thrive in a fast-paced environment where my eye looks for opportunity. Throughout my journey I've touched many lives as a mentor and many had touched my life as a mentor and the journey continues with all smiles. Every individual has a story to tell! Some are inspiring and some are very normal.
Aseem Goyal
Name: Aseem Goyal
Title: Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Organisation: APA Phongsavanh Insurance
As an experienced business leader with 30+ years of extensive hands-on experience, knowledge, and a robust business network across Asia, I work with leaders in building high-performance businesses and teams in Southeast Asia (SEA).
In my current role as Deputy CEO, I bring my passion for building businesses, cultivating leadership and teams, and devising winning client solutions to the forefront. My responsibilities span across multiple domains - from digital, product, and technology to sales, network development, and marketing.
Prior to this, I worked in corporate banking, primarily with two international banks, Standard Chartered & ANZ, taking on diverse leadership roles across multiple geographies. Over the last 3 years, I have devoted my energy to working with startups as an Advisory Board member, advising them on market expansion, product management, customer acquisition and leadership development.
I am also a certified global leadership coach and have always led by example in my business roles. I believe that in order to build successful businesses, a leader first has to build strong, diverse teams and support them in every possible way so that they are successful.
Ashish Katyayan
Name: Ashish Katyayan
Title: Founder & Managing Partner
Organisation: KATBOTZ LLC
I am an entrepreneur and innovator who is passionate about developing relationships to solve complex cross functional business problems by connecting the dots between ideas, people and solutions. I am a team builder, coach and mentor who helps people tap into their potential. During 18 years of my management consulting experience in business transformation I have built new market offerings with high performing teams and enabled my clients in bringing a positive change through next-gen technology solutions.
I am also currently leading new business development including business planning and financial analysis for my consulting/technology business. I have led multiple initiatives in Life Sciences, Hi-Tech, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, and Financial Services industries.
Led global teams and market offerings in sales pipeline management, program management, S/4HANA Deployment, Finance Transformation, Integration, Tech Strategy, S/4HANA COE, Application Assessment, BRIM COE, component level depreciation, deployment strategy, and S/4HANA Customer Validation. My subject matter expertise is in Finance Transformation, designing integrated solutions across processes and systems.
I have spoken at SAPinsider, S/4HANA forums, authored strategies on S/4HANA deployment, S/4HANA business case development, business process innovation, maximizing value from S/4HANA, financial reporting, affiliate gross profit, profit in inventory, mid-month profit forecasting, real-time analytics for variance analysis, inter-company capabilities in S/4HANA, data conversion for product costing, and inventory accounting in S/4HANA. Over 14 SAP ECC/S4HANA business transformation experience with leading consulting firms & served multiple fortune 100 clients. I have an MBA in Finance from Pune University, PMP certification, and an SAP certification in FI/CO solution consulting. I live in Bridgewater, NJ where I am actively involved in community initiatives.
Ashish Verma
Name: Ashish Verma
Title: Director - Finance, IT and Operations
Organisation: 2X Global Limited
Ashish is presently holding the position of Director in charge of Finance, IT, and Operations at 2X Global Limited. Prior to joining 2X in the UK, he had worked across several countries in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia, collaborating with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
With a total of more than 14 years of professional experience in the Finance and Tech domains, he has expertise in areas such as FP&A, Corporate Finance, Business Finance, M&A, Treasury, and Business Transformation. He is a passionate Tech enthusiast who advocates the use of technology for driving business outcomes and enabling business transformation through the application of Automation, Analytics, and Data Science.
Aubrey Saueha
Name: Aubrey Saueha
Title: Provincial Secretary
Organisation: Rennell Bellona Provincial Government
My name is Aubrey Saueha, iam 32 years old, I was borned and raised in in the Solomon Islands. I was graduated with a bachelor degree in environmental science, previously workong with UNDP Solomon Islands office as project coordinator managing few climate change resilience projects, currently iam working as senior administration officer for the national government here in the Solomons, managing Rennell Bellona provincial government.
Audai Altaie
Name: Audai Altaie
Title: Business Consultant
Organisation: Strategy Sphere
Innovative. Strategic. Influential. That is how my clients and business partners would describe me. I am a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager with 25 years of progressive experience in sales, marketing, and business development. With an exceptional understanding of business dynamics and vast market knowledge, I specialize in driving profitable growth in competitive sectors through proactive account management and business development. In addition, I am an extremely confident communicator and negotiator able to develop strong working relationships at all levels that cultivate meaningful relationships with clients and business partners.
MY PASSION: As an innovative strategist who has successfully managed multi-million-dollar projects that have increased sales and enhanced brand impact and visibility, I am proficient in conducting market research and analyzing customer category needs, competitors’ product strategy tools, business trends, and market opportunities. I add value to the company’s product through program development and execution.
MY UNIQUE LEADERSHIP VALUE: As a thought leader and renowned motivational and inspirational director capable of training and developing teams to fulfill their potential and add value to the business. I am a problem solver and strong team player with a dedicated work ethic, prowess, and instinct to identify and maximize new business opportunities that inspire my high-performance teams to deliver enhanced customer experience and improved business.
Proven expertise:
Sales Operations | Product Marketing | Research & Analysis | Go-to-Market Strategy | Change Management| Team Leadership & Development | Client Relations | Negotiation | Deal Closing | Channel Development | Influential Communication | Visionary Leadership
Baig Ali
Name: Baig Ali
Title: Tech. Director
Organisation: KVO & GECA
“Engineer by education, Senior Management Executive by profession, and Entrepreneur by passion”
- I would like to introduce myself by way of the following professional history. I offer a unique bilingual background, success in many professional endeavors, and a blend of maturity, flexibility, high energy, and the ability to learn quickly and make effective decisions. Throughout my career I have proven myself a person, dedicated, committed professional who has contributed significantly to getting the projects/job done. Diverse opportunities have come my way and I have seized them. While my experience has been diverse, several common threads hold it all together:
1. Humanity lovers.
2. Excellent organization skills.
3. A polished professional image.
4. Company loyalty.
5. A strong achievement orientation.
These valuable qualities can simultaneously promote my own professional growth as well as contribute to the success of any organization with which I am affiliated. It is my hope to find a mutually beneficial fit.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Hands-on manager cum leadership rules with background in entrepreneurial and established firms in diverse environments for more than 32 years have been fostered my ability to learn quickly and be flexible. I am confident I can succeed in a responsible position requiring maturity, flexibility, and enthusiasm.
Specialties: Able to integrate & direct all business functions as:
a) Civil & Environment Engineering functions.
b) ISO implementation.
c) Project Management.
d) Work procedures & processes (i.e. PPRA, PEC & FIDIC,
e) Hiring / Purchasing, Service etc.
f) Filing Management system (hard and soft copy).
g) Events Management.
h) Marketing logistics.
i) Handle the Mega Projects fund.
j) Facilities Service Management.
k) Customer-service Public relations.
l) Wide-ranging online research skills and data analysis.
m) Inventory Control& Purchasing.
n) Supervision of Operations.
o) Database management.
• Master Degree in Energy Systems & the Environment from UK. Strathclyde Glasgow, year 2000.
• B.E. Civil from PAK year 1986. linkedin.com/in/baig-ali-77557536
• Skills: - Team leading & making, Communication skill, Negotiation Skills, and Supervisory Skills etc.
-Achievements within the Company:
1. Stood as “Outstanding Performer” on OGDCL Field cum Head Office Projects worth more than USD 15 Million.
2. Stood as “Best Safety Coordinator (HSEQ) & Project Expediter” on LASMO Pakistan Bhit Project. Appreciation letter bestowed to OGDCL for best performer on HSEQ.
3. Stood as "Best Coordinator & Expeditor” on successful completion of Many Targeted Construction Projects & Contracts activities year 1988-2014 for OGDCL.
4. Successfully completed training on "Construction, Enviro. & Project Management” & ISO9001, 14001 & 18001 and secured distinctions.
5. Imparted many trainings/courses on HSE, Drilling Mud & Project Management in OGTI.
6. Successfully completed "Pr-qualification of Suppliers/Manufacturers" activity within specified time.
7. -Achievements within the Country:
8. World Climate Leader of year 2013-tilldate-
9. Presented the Country and Co. As a speaker on Produced Water Management in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia year 2014.
10. Conservation and Development sectors dealing with multi-disciplinary initiatives/ issues related to Energy, Health Safety & environment (HSE), environmental engineering, non technical risks.
11. Corporate social responsibility, conservation and rural Development advisor on many Civic Society organizations/Institutions in Hon. Capacity.
12. Working with the Aga Khan Development Networks. -in Hon. Capacity.
Specialties: Projects, Construction, Environmental, Supply Chain, & Human resources Management –in Oil & Gas Sector.
-The Fossil Fuel Energy industry experience in project Management, Civil & Enviro. Engineering Management.
-Worked in Developing; Facilities of Drilling, production, Process, Rigs, and Pipeline disciplines cum Trainings.
Baig Ali
+923218585580
+923005125309
Permanent Address: Post Office & Village Moorkhoun, Tehsil Gojal-Gulmit,
District Hunza-Gilgit-Baltistan-Pakistan.
Mailing Address: House No. 221, Street No. 32, I-8/2, Islamabad Pakistan.
“Engineer by education, Senior Management Executive by profession, and Entrepreneur by passion”
- I would like to introduce myself by way of the following professional history. I offer a unique bilingual background, success in many professional endeavors, and a blend of maturity, flexibility, high energy, and the ability to learn quickly and make effective decisions. Throughout my career I have proven myself a person, dedicated, committed professional who has contributed significantly to getting the projects/job done. Diverse opportunities have come my way and I have seized them. While my experience has been diverse, several common threads hold it all together:
1. Humanity lovers.
2. Excellent organization skills.
3. A polished professional image.
4. Company loyalty.
5. A strong achievement orientation.
These valuable qualities can simultaneously promote my own professional growth as well as contribute to the success of any organization with which I am affiliated. It is my hope to find a mutually beneficial fit.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Hands-on manager cum leadership rules with background in entrepreneurial and established firms in diverse environments for more than 32 years have been fostered my ability to learn quickly and be flexible. I am confident I can succeed in a responsible position requiring maturity, flexibility, and enthusiasm.
Specialties: Able to integrate & direct all business functions as:
a) Civil & Environment Engineering functions.
b) ISO implementation.
c) Project Management.
d) Work procedures & processes (i.e. PPRA, PEC & FIDIC,
e) Hiring / Purchasing, Service etc.
f) Filing Management system (hard and soft copy).
g) Events Management.
h) Marketing logistics.
i) Handle the Mega Projects fund.
j) Facilities Service Management.
k) Customer-service Public relations.
l) Wide-ranging online research skills and data analysis.
m) Inventory Control& Purchasing.
n) Supervision of Operations.
o) Database management.
• Master Degree in Energy Systems & the Environment from UK. Strathclyde Glasgow, year 2000.
• B.E. Civil from PAK year 1986. linkedin.com/in/baig-ali-77557536
• Skills: - Team leading & making, Communication skill, Negotiation Skills, and Supervisory Skills etc.
-Achievements within the Company:
1. Stood as “Outstanding Performer” on OGDCL Field cum Head Office Projects worth more than USD 15 Million.
2. Stood as “Best Safety Coordinator (HSEQ) & Project Expediter” on LASMO Pakistan Bhit Project. Appreciation letter bestowed to OGDCL for best performer on HSEQ.
3. Stood as "Best Coordinator & Expeditor” on successful completion of Many Targeted Construction Projects & Contracts activities year 1988-2014 for OGDCL.
4. Successfully completed training on "Construction, Enviro. & Project Management” & ISO9001, 14001 & 18001 and secured distinctions.
5. Imparted many trainings/courses on HSE, Drilling Mud & Project Management in OGTI.
6. Successfully completed "Pr-qualification of Suppliers/Manufacturers" activity within specified time.
7. -Achievements within the Country:
8. World Climate Leader of year 2013-tilldate-
9. Presented the Country and Co. As a speaker on Produced Water Management in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia year 2014.
10. Conservation and Development sectors dealing with multi-disciplinary initiatives/ issues related to Energy, Health Safety & environment (HSE), environmental engineering, non technical risks.
11. Corporate social responsibility, conservation and rural Development advisor on many Civic Society organizations/Institutions in Hon. Capacity.
12. Working with the Aga Khan Development Networks. -in Hon. Capacity.
Specialties: Projects, Construction, Environmental, Supply Chain, & Human resources Management –in Oil & Gas Sector.
-The Fossil Fuel Energy industry experience in project Management, Civil & Enviro. Engineering Management.
-Worked in Developing; Facilities of Drilling, production, Process, Rigs, and Pipeline disciplines cum Trainings.
Baig Ali
+923218585580
+923005125309
Permanent Address: Post Office & Village Moorkhoun, Tehsil Gojal-Gulmit, District Hunza-Gilgit-Baltistan-Pakistan. Mailing Address: House No. 221, Street No. 32, I-8/2, Islamabad Pakistan.