Ammar Ahamed Email & Phone Number

Sri Lanka

London Area, United Kingdom

Sri Lanka

• 12X growth in revenue since 2023.• Heading business, communications, strategy and client success.• Co-lead brand management, public relations and generation• Manage key clients, head sales calls, generate leads, nurture and convert them.• Manage team and overall business strategy.• Industries we work with – Technology, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Software Development, Recruitment, Fashion and Apparel, Logistics, Health and Medical, Consultancy, Furniture, Sports Goods, Food… Show more • 12X growth in revenue since 2023.• Heading business, communications, strategy and client success.• Co-lead brand management, public relations and generation• Manage key clients, head sales calls, generate leads, nurture and convert them.• Manage team and overall business strategy.• Industries we work with – Technology, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Software Development, Recruitment, Fashion and Apparel, Logistics, Health and Medical, Consultancy, Furniture, Sports Goods, Food and Education.Buildin Blocks consults clients on communications, digital marketing, social media, content, digital PR, community management, and events. Supporting clients with their C-suite positioning, employer branding, and internal & external communications. Spearhead impact, sustainability, and purpose-driven initiatives.Buildin Blocks – formerly evolve, was born during the lockdowns in 2019. It started off as a hobby with us figuring out ways to put our free time to good use.https://buildinblocks.agency/ Show less

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Developing Hurriya - a non-interest based financial product that would help businesses and households do financial planning better.

• Lead and manage marketing for Project Marketplace (B2C, retail and e-commerce focused apparel arm).• Crafting strategy and narratives for the marketing mix across traditional, digital and new media channels for the brands, ensuring they are met.• Manage growth marketing, performance marketing and marketing data analytics.• Manage in-house teams, agencies and freelancers for content, social media, digital marketing, public relations, SEO, events and key opinion leaders (KOLs) and… Show more • Lead and manage marketing for Project Marketplace (B2C, retail and e-commerce focused apparel arm).• Crafting strategy and narratives for the marketing mix across traditional, digital and new media channels for the brands, ensuring they are met.• Manage growth marketing, performance marketing and marketing data analytics.• Manage in-house teams, agencies and freelancers for content, social media, digital marketing, public relations, SEO, events and key opinion leaders (KOLs) and creators in the US, in Sri Lanka and Malaysia.• Lead marketing and branding closure proceedings for SPRYNG (B2B, B2C health-tech brand).• Lead content creation, organic media, paid media management and affiliate marketing.• Manage ecommerce (website, Amazon), Shopify, Woocommerce and all social channels across traditional, new and owned media.• End-to-end management from market research, product development to manufacturing, logistics and sales.• Product and brand marketing project management and marketing operations management.• Manage partnerships across suppliers, vendors and corporate/ not for profit associations.• Manage revenue, gross profits and budgets and ensure proper stakeholder management and reporting.• Shape brand identities, optimize digital channels, or maximize ROI Show less

I work as a Business Entrepreneur - Project Manager for the Future Works Team for the product Spryng - the world's most advanced muscle recovery tool. Twinery is the innovations arm of MAS Holdings, the largest apparel and textile manufacturer in South Asia. It is home to over 50 disruptive technologies across materials, lighting, heating, odor protection, and aqua-repellency. With 30+ years of experience manufacturing for the world’s largest brands, the company has unparalleled… Show more I work as a Business Entrepreneur - Project Manager for the Future Works Team for the product Spryng - the world's most advanced muscle recovery tool. Twinery is the innovations arm of MAS Holdings, the largest apparel and textile manufacturer in South Asia. It is home to over 50 disruptive technologies across materials, lighting, heating, odor protection, and aqua-repellency. With 30+ years of experience manufacturing for the world’s largest brands, the company has unparalleled knowledge of the human body and biomechanics, as well as fabric wearability and material science.The business is built around 3 main pillars: Innovation, Digital, and Sustainability.Twinery was ranked 18th in the list of Top 20 companies for innovators to work for by Fast Company in 2022. Show less

• Working as a consultant for CurveUp and its global project partners to communicate projects impact fully.• Consult brands and help with content development, SEO, web development and marketing strategy.• Wrote blogs for BootUp that has brought in solid leads and large contracts.• Spearhead internal and external communications. • Create strategy, content, awareness, and drive leads for the projects in place.• Consult SMEs and startups on their brand & product marketing… Show more • Working as a consultant for CurveUp and its global project partners to communicate projects impact fully.• Consult brands and help with content development, SEO, web development and marketing strategy.• Wrote blogs for BootUp that has brought in solid leads and large contracts.• Spearhead internal and external communications. • Create strategy, content, awareness, and drive leads for the projects in place.• Consult SMEs and startups on their brand & product marketing practices. Show less

• Developed and grew divisional communications strategy (11 plants across Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Jordan)• Strategized, directed and executed internal and external corporate communications strategy.• Developed content plans, scripts, creatives, videos, press releases and other assets for communication.• Managed events (internal, external), occupational health-based initiatives and employer branding projects.• 3140% growth on social media following and engagement since I… Show more • Developed and grew divisional communications strategy (11 plants across Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Jordan)• Strategized, directed and executed internal and external corporate communications strategy.• Developed content plans, scripts, creatives, videos, press releases and other assets for communication.• Managed events (internal, external), occupational health-based initiatives and employer branding projects.• 3140% growth on social media following and engagement since I joined the team.• Lead sustainability (ESG - Environmenal, Social and Governance) communication strategies, content production and public relations.Developed and assisted in establishing the divisional communications strategy.MAS KREEDA is also backed by the wider ecosystem of MAS Holdings, one of the world’s most recognized design to delivery solution providers with 30+ years of industry expertise. 50+ manufacturing plants around the globe. Show less

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PR Wire, (an Edelman affiliate) has been recognized among the fastest-growing agencies in the region. The company has a foothold in Australia, New Zealand, and in the Maldives. • Account manager for key accounts across MNCs, FMCG, SMEs and Startups in Sri Lanka and Maldives - including Coca-Cola, Vivo, Asus, UPS, Hemas, Amana Takaful, Pelwatte, Stafford Motors and Emerald.• Started in monitoring and became one of the key account managers in six months.• Worked across and headed… Show more PR Wire, (an Edelman affiliate) has been recognized among the fastest-growing agencies in the region. The company has a foothold in Australia, New Zealand, and in the Maldives. • Account manager for key accounts across MNCs, FMCG, SMEs and Startups in Sri Lanka and Maldives - including Coca-Cola, Vivo, Asus, UPS, Hemas, Amana Takaful, Pelwatte, Stafford Motors and Emerald.• Started in monitoring and became one of the key account managers in six months.• Worked across and headed teams in brand strategy, planning, content development, public relations, media relations, reputation management, crisis communications, influencer management and media buying.• Wrote press releases, blogs, scripts, speeches and thought leadership articles. • Built some of the strongest media relationships, organized media conferences and press briefings. Show less

Managed and worked with global and local brands for their PR and marketing efforts- for brands across technology, insurance, food, banking, automobile, start-ups, NGOs, plantations industries. I created and implemented PR, content, and digital marketing strategies, plans and campaigns for clients that drive awareness, leads, and even change. I wrote Press Releases, thought leadership articles, scripts, ad copy, and social media copy. Helped build brands, strengthen their online and… Show more Managed and worked with global and local brands for their PR and marketing efforts- for brands across technology, insurance, food, banking, automobile, start-ups, NGOs, plantations industries. I created and implemented PR, content, and digital marketing strategies, plans and campaigns for clients that drive awareness, leads, and even change. I wrote Press Releases, thought leadership articles, scripts, ad copy, and social media copy. Helped build brands, strengthen their online and offline reputation and manage crises. Be responsible for possible collaborations, CSR Activities, projects, and events. Daily and media monitoring and tracking. Study analytics & behaviour and share insights as necessary. Show less

• Developed first ever long-term PR strategy, process and pipeline. Built media relationships.• Managed social media handles of the company and helped develop campaigns for them.• Worked with customer service and call centre teams.• Contributed towards content creation and production• Worked with the senior management of the bank for news development.• Handled communications of the CSR initiatives of the Bank.

• Supported the national director with cross regional communications and crisis communications. • Researched stories, designed creatives, ran campaigns.

Msc, Marketing Management

(Reading)

Proffessional Diploma In Digital Marketing, Marketing

Journalism, Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Cchrm, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Served as the Batch Coordinator

Education record

Activities and Societies: - Senior Prefect 17/18 - The President of the Media forum - Vice President of the Photography Club - Founder.

Primary Education