Kazi Abu Syeed

As the CEO of Red & Green Oy, I lead our efforts in franchise development and strategic brand expansion across Europe, Asia & Middle-East. Market Analysis for the Nordic & Baltic countries

• Established foundational processes for business operations.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
• Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
• Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
• Improved operational efficiency by redesigning internal processes and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Developed and executed comprehensive marketing campaigns, driving significant growth in customer base.
• Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.

I played a key role in revitalizing markets post-pandemic and driving strategic growth for IMI International Management Institute across the region.

• Conducted regular performance reviews, setting clear expectations and supporting employee development initiatives.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues efficiently with tailored solutions.
• Improved regional performance by implementing strategic sales initiatives and effective team management.
• Cultivated a high-performance environment through effective goal-setting and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Drove innovation within the region by encouraging creative problem-solving approaches among team members.
• Established partnerships with industry leaders, expanding services offered and increasing market share.
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.

I spearheaded the sales and partnership strategy for the Asia & Middle East markets.

• Expanded market share by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Organized successful product launches, promotional events, and trade shows that generated significant brand exposure within the region.
• Drove customer acquisition efforts by leveraging extensive industry network and employing effective cold-calling techniques.
• Built and managed sales funnel using metrics to forecast achievements and measure goals.
• Boosted regional sales by implementing targeted marketing strategies and fostering strong client relationships.
• Notable Impact: Highest sales for the year 2022 in Asia & Middle-East

As Country Manager for Ferratum Group, a pioneering fintech and digital lending company, I led market entry, business expansion and strategic partnerships

• Led the successful launch of new products in local markets, driving revenue growth and brand recognition.
• Established strong relationships with key industry players for business growth and expansion.
• Managed budgets, financial planning, and forecasting to optimize profitability for the country operations.
• Built a high-performing sales team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.
• Developed strategic partnerships to expand product offerings and enter new markets.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by working closely with legal advisors and government agencies.
• Increased market share by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
• Notable Impact: 1st-of-its-kind microfinance initiative in Bangladesh, empowering rural women with digital financial access.

• As Head of MFS (Mobile Financial Services) Strategy & Business Development at Banglalink, I played a pivotal role in shaping the company's fintech and digital payments strategy, driving B2B & B2C market expansion, product innovation, and revenue growth.
• Go-To-Market Strategy
• B2B & B2C Channel Development
• Product Development & Innovation
• Pricing & Monetization Strategy
• Notable Impact: Launch of 'My Easy Payment Card'

• BKash Limited, one of the biggest digital bank of the world. I was responsible for-
• Create Distribution & Retail Development Strategy
• Increase Channel performance
• Implement Safe & Smooth Cash management Strategy
• Design Channel Automation

• Systems Solutions & Development Technologies Limited (ssd-tech) is a renowned global software development company. Being the mid level manager, I was leading-
• New dimension VAS (Value Added Services) for telecom and financial companies
• B2B & B2G Projects

• Bharti Airtel Limited, also known as Airtel, the Indian multinational telecommunications services company. my portfolio included-
• Revenue Planning & monitoring- Budgeted vs Actual
• Assist the FP & A team with commercial data
• Business Information Management

• Being the part of the World's leading business intelligence company, my tasks were-
• B2B Business Development
• Customer relationship management