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Ali Ahlam Mohamad Nawas

Ali Ahlam Mohamad Nawas

General Manager - Business Development
Kulai,Johor

Summary

Ali is an extremely inspirational, visionary, and result-driven C-Suite Management Professional with over 25 years of experience and expertise in management, business strategy, operations management, and driving innovation. His proven ability to motivate and inspire teams, build strong partnerships, and exceed stakeholder expectations sets him apart as a truly exceptional leader.

Remarkable track record at HotPack Packaging, market expansions in SEA regions and the Middle East from scratch, adeptness at operations management, and building effective teams. Spearheaded business growth, demonstrating exceptional strategic planning and interpersonal skills. Excelled in market analysis and staff development, driving business growth and fostering strong customer relationships.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

General Manager

HotPack Packaging SDN.BHD MALAYSIA
06.2023 - Current
  • Starting from scratch, building a manufacturing facility, and obtaining government approvals.
  • Affairs pertaining to external communications, policies, and government relations.
  • The second quarter saw a 50% increase in sales from zero.
  • Developing business plans and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers.
  • My responsibilities included overseeing financial performance, implementing budgets, and managing spending to preserve financial stability and promote sustainable organisational expansion.
  • Direct budget implementations, employee reviews, recruitment and training, schedules, and contract negotiation
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
  • Established comprehensive employee training programmes to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations
  • Analysed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail
  • Identified and qualified customer needs, negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organisational growth

Deputy General Manager Business Development

HotPack Packaging - DUBAI
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Prepare business plan and expansion strategy for entering foreign markets in two regions
  • Work closely with CEO and tasks , presentations , strategy development, and accompanying meetings
  • Focus managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a focus on meeting
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve operational and productivity growth
  • Developed business plans, resulting in consistent revenue growth.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on meeting key milestones
  • Developed and executed annual business plans, resulting in consistent revenue growth
  • Participated in planning process to achieve corporate objectives
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to drive successful project completion within deadlines
  • Collaborated with department heads to establish goals and work plans

General Manager, Business Development

HotPack Packaging - QATAR
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Campaigns, Communications, Media Agency, and New Factory Opening in Industrial Areas.
  • Direct Innaguration Ceremonies during FIFA 2022
  • Openings and extensions of new retail locations
  • External communications and government relations
  • Oversee the sales expansion of the HORECA segment and spearhead product launches that resulted in notable gains in market share and brand recognition.
  • Increased market share by 8% by conducting comprehensive competitor analysis and adjusting strategies accordingly
  • Expand your client base by implementing effective business development strategies
  • Forging strategic alliances with relevant organisations and expanding company's network and influence in industry
  • Managed cross-functional teams to execute business expansion initiatives successfully
  • Oversaw budget planning and allocation across various departments to ensure optimal use of resources towards achieving organisational goals
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to develop tailored messaging that resonated with target audiences, generating interest in products and services offered
  • Evaluated potential mergers and acquisitions for strategic alignment with company's objectives, ensuring maximum value creation

Group General Manager Marketing

Multilac Paint , Macksons Group
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Managed financial performance with accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to maintain the strong fiscal health of the organisation.
  • Direct Sales Team expanded the client base by implementing effective business development strategies
  • ATL and BTL design campaigns, media agencies and marketing strategies, TV commercial design
  • Implemented creative sales training techniques for new and existing staff to increase revenue and overall success.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase the return customer base.
  • Achieved established KPIs for company, regional team, and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Direct promotional events and interacted with the community to increase sales volume.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations, and controlled expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees, and implemented a mentoring programme to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Put digital marketing into practice
  • Oversee Hospitality sector Mandarin hotels and business development
  • oversaw the launch of new goods that considerably raised market penetration and brand awareness.
  • Developed customised messaging in partnership with marketing teams to connect with target audiences and spark interest in offered goods and services.
  • Led effort to participate in trade shows in order to present goods and services and build relationships with prospective clients and partners
  • New product development and introduction, go-to-market strategies
  • Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs, and natural food chains
  • Executed special task by CEO and chairperson
  • Collaborated with an advertising agency to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
  • Serve as a company spokesperson for media
  • Internal procedures were streamlined to increase productivity and efficiency in sales operations.
  • Managed Recovery and Collections

Director Marketing

Sri Lanka TV Corporation - Media Ministry
01.2019 - 03.2020

Streamlined internal processes to improve efficiency within the marketing department.

  • Conducted regular market research studies to identify emerging consumer needs and preferences.
  • Managed annual budgets effectively, reallocating resources as needed to maximise ROI on marketing spend.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and skill development within the department.
  • Developed comprehensive go-to-market strategies for new product launches, resulting in successful market penetration.
  • I oversaw the selection and management of external agencies to support creative execution and media buying efforts.
  • Boosted sales revenue through targeted marketing campaigns and promotional events.
  • Enhanced customer engagement by implementing effective social media strategies and content creation.
  • Optimised website performance, driving increased user traffic and conversion rates.
  • Secured high-profile PR opportunities, elevating the company's reputation and visibility in the industry.
  • Managed a high-performing marketing team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Chief Executive Officer

Sri Lanka Handcraft Board - Ministry of Commerce
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Developed comprehensive succession plan for executive leadership to ensure long-term organisational stability.
  • Choosing to ignore loss-making affected profitability, which increased profits by 20% at year's end and 15% in the first quarter.
  • Using performance management systems, training initiatives, and talent acquisition, high-performing teams have been built.
  • Expanded market presence by identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities.
  • Revamped underperforming departments or divisions through effective restructuring efforts that resulted in increased productivity levels.
  • Established partnerships with key industry players to expand product offerings and increase revenue streams.
  • Managed financial, operational, and human resources to optimise business performance.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Represented the organisation at industry conferences and events.
  • Maintain P&L and shoulder corporate fiscal responsibility.

Chief Operating Officer

Premium International
06.2015 - 01.2016
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms that benefited the company's bottom line.
  • Improved overall efficiency for organisation through effective resource allocation and workflow optimisation.
  • Oversaw regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry standards and minimising legal risks.
  • Represented the organisation at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Managed financial resources effectively, reducing costs while maintaining high-quality services and products for clients.
  • Built strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally, positioning the company as a leader in its industry.
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision at locations

Group Head Business Developemnt & Marketing

Alliance Finance PLC
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Established sales team to market financial solutions using asset and liability financial products.
  • Strategize financial products via finance retail outlets and build a sales culture in traditional banking
  • market development and selling strategies for retail banking products such as loans, fixed deposits, savings, and CASA
  • Recent product developments
  • Increased fixed deposit portfolio 100% in year end
  • Banking systems' sales culture's motivation and branch managers' connectivity
  • As a project, implement CRM in Sales Force
  • Lead environmental initiatives and garner recognition
  • Introduced Triple bottom line and ESG
  • Debentures, deposits, and fundraising initiatives
  • Sales training that is focused on selling banking and financial products
  • Direct Customer Service Department and Call centre
  • introduced Phone banking and ATM cards implementation
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility

Manager Liability Products

NDB Bank , National Development Bank
06.2007 - 08.2012
  • Set up a consumer banking sales team 45 staff members feet on the ground
  • Act as consultant; change management is paving the way for the modern sales culture that is replacing traditional banking.
  • Over see card division
  • Assist in branch expansion: 90 branches in 5 years
  • liability portfolio built from zero through liability sales team to support the deposits RS 5 billion in 4 years
  • CASA growth: 35%
  • Maximised performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development. Conducted training in banking and banking product selling.
  • Work closely with branch managers to support banking sales, strategy and market penetration

Regional Sales Manager

Southern Electric PLC UK
03.2003 - 12.2006
  • Responsible for maximising sales of gas and electricity to specific households and transferring providers within the allocated area in south-east London accordance with deregulation of energy suppliers gas and electricity
  • Direct a large sales team to achieve the targets and ensure they are achieved.
  • Won award for the best manager 2005 for achieving sales budgets

Head of Marketing GCC Countries

Stone N String PVT LTD
01.1977 - 12.2003
  • Implemented key initiatives and activities aligned with brand strategy and brand advocacy.
  • Expanded 45 outlets nationwide in Sri Lanka and 5 stores in the Middle East
  • High-fashion Jewellery and fashion markets
  • Franchise operations
  • Expansion of businesses in Dubai, Saudi Arabia,
  • I oversaw a 45-person marketing team, promoting continued improvement, enhancing processes and reducing costs as head of highly efficient group

Education

BBA - International Higher Diploma

Buckinghamshire New University
IDM Sri Lanka
04.2001 -

MBA - Business Management

New Buckinghamshire University UK
SLIM Institute Sri Lanka
04.2001 -

Skills

Operations Management

Accomplishments

  • 2024 -FHA awrads Hotapck Singapore
  • 2016–19: Revamped Laksala Sri Lanka Handcraft Board,a profit-making entity, as the CEO.
  • 2018: Secured the Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of the World Award, Junior Chambers International (JCI).
  • 2018: Guest Speaker at the UN Liverpool She Trades Tourism Summit, UK.
  • 2018: Secured the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award, NRI Welfare Society of India.
  • 2017: Best Industry Contribution Award, SL Chamber of Commerce for Laksala.
  • 2005: Best District Manager, Southern Electric-Scottish Hydro (1st Asian to receive), UK.

Affiliations

  • 2011: Master of Business Administration, Buckinghamshire New University, UK.
  • 2016: Certified Professional Marketer, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, SL.
  • 2005: BBA in Marketing Management, International University of America, UK.
  • 2016: International Higher Diploma in Law, EdHat International, UK.
  • Affiliations
  • 2017: Fellow Member & Practicing Marketer, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing.
  • 2016: Member, American Marketing Association (AMA), USA.
  • 2014: Member, Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), SL.
  • 2014: Member, International Coaching Association (ICA), USA.
  • 2014: Fellow Member, Certified Professional Managers (FCPM), SL.
  • 2019: Country Advisor, Junior Chambers International (JCI).

Additional Information

Lecturing | Coaching

2011 Faculty MBA (Strategic Management), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

2016 Onwards: Faculty MBA Strategic Management (Entrepreneurship & OB), EDU Link (Northampton University) | IIHE Campus (University of Wales & Trinity).

2013 Onwards: Masters in Public Management (Strategic Management), Sri Lanka Institute Development Authority (SLIDA).

20: National Sales Diploma, Sales Strategy, and SLIM.

20. Guest Speaker, Mentor, and Coach for Various Organisations & Events Focusing on Entrepreneurship, Skills Development, Career Guidance, Etc.

20: Entrepreneurship Development Coach for School Kids in Collaboration with Chocolate Magazine.

Languages

English
Native language
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Sinhala
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Intermediate
B1

Certification

Practicing Marketer SLIM

Interests

Singing , Reading , Travelling , Research

Timeline

General Manager

HotPack Packaging SDN.BHD MALAYSIA
06.2023 - Current

General Manager, Business Development

HotPack Packaging - QATAR
07.2022 - 06.2023

Deputy General Manager Business Development

HotPack Packaging - DUBAI
02.2022 - 08.2023

Group General Manager Marketing

Multilac Paint , Macksons Group
03.2020 - 02.2022

Director Marketing

Sri Lanka TV Corporation - Media Ministry
01.2019 - 03.2020

Practicing Marketer SLIM

03-2017

Chief Executive Officer

Sri Lanka Handcraft Board - Ministry of Commerce
01.2016 - 01.2019

SLID Board Directors

01-2016

Chief Operating Officer

Premium International
06.2015 - 01.2016

FCMA Accountancy

02-2015

Group Head Business Developemnt & Marketing

Alliance Finance PLC
08.2012 - 06.2015

Manager Liability Products

NDB Bank , National Development Bank
06.2007 - 08.2012

Regional Sales Manager

Southern Electric PLC UK
03.2003 - 12.2006

BBA - International Higher Diploma

Buckinghamshire New University
04.2001 -

MBA - Business Management

New Buckinghamshire University UK
04.2001 -

Head of Marketing GCC Countries

Stone N String PVT LTD
01.1977 - 12.2003
Ali Ahlam Mohamad NawasGeneral Manager - Business Development