A seasoned marketing leader with over 10 years of experience driving digital transformation within the telecommunications and banking sectors. I possess a proven track record of success in spearheading customer acquisition and growth strategies, leading to significant increases in user engagement and revenue generation.My expertise lies in:• Product Management: Leading the development and launch of market-leading retail deposit products and digital financial services.• Data-Driven Marketing: Leveraging deep customer insights to craft targeted campaigns across diverse channels (digital & on-ground).• Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Meticulous budgeting and resource allocation to ensure optimal ROI for digital marketing initiatives.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Building strong relationships across teams to develop innovative digital solutions that meet both customer needs and business objectives.Key Achievements:• Achieved a staggering 2 billion AED growth in retail deposits at Mashreq Bank through strategic campaign execution.• Increased Monthly Active Users (MAU) by 12% and 21% for UPaisa and MyUfone App respectively through targeted marketing and user engagement initiatives.• Boosted digital recharge amounts by 26% by optimizing digital channels and user journey touchpoints.When I am not working, you are most likely to catch me sipping on a hot cup of coffee, travelling and catching up with my friends and family!
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Head Of Mobility ProductsPtcl.OfficialPakistan -
Product Manager - Retail DepositsMashreq Sep 2023 - PresentDubai, United Arab Emirates• Successfully lead and execute campaign launches that resulted in an incremental growth of AED 2 billion in retail deposits, demonstrating strategic marketing prowess and effective campaign management.• Manage the full spectrum of campaign activities, including meticulous budgeting and precise cost allocation for digital and on-ground marketing initiatives, ensuring optimal resource utilization and maximum return on investment.• Direct comprehensive digital campaigns across diverse… Show more • Successfully lead and execute campaign launches that resulted in an incremental growth of AED 2 billion in retail deposits, demonstrating strategic marketing prowess and effective campaign management.• Manage the full spectrum of campaign activities, including meticulous budgeting and precise cost allocation for digital and on-ground marketing initiatives, ensuring optimal resource utilization and maximum return on investment.• Direct comprehensive digital campaigns across diverse internal and external platforms, effectively enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement metrics.• Leverage sophisticated data analytics to meticulously segment customer bases and execute targeted marketing strategies.• Conduct extensive product and campaign training sessions for customer-facing staff, equipping them with in-depth product knowledge and strategic marketing insights, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and improved campaign effectiveness.• Spearhead the development and deployment of specialized tools and resources for social media complaint handling staff.• Innovate and drove the development of new retail deposit products from conceptualization through to successful market launch, aligning product offerings with evolving customer needs and market trends. Show less -
Senior Manager: Core Products - Digital ServicesUfone 4G Nov 2022 - Sep 2023Islāmābād, Pakistan• Orchestrated comprehensive product, channel, and communication management strategies for Digital Financial Services, driving significant growth and operational efficiencies.• Successfully expanded the customer base across UPaisa (MFS platform), My Ufone App (Ufone self-care), and digital recharge channels through strategic digital and customer-centric campaigns.• Achieved a notable 12% increase in Monthly Active Users (MAU) for UPaisa by leveraging targeted marketing and user… Show more • Orchestrated comprehensive product, channel, and communication management strategies for Digital Financial Services, driving significant growth and operational efficiencies.• Successfully expanded the customer base across UPaisa (MFS platform), My Ufone App (Ufone self-care), and digital recharge channels through strategic digital and customer-centric campaigns.• Achieved a notable 12% increase in Monthly Active Users (MAU) for UPaisa by leveraging targeted marketing and user engagement initiatives, supported by meticulous budgeting and allocation of resources for maximum impact.• Spearheaded a 21% increase in Monthly Active Users (MAU) for My Ufone App, implementing user-friendly enhancements and personalized customer experiences.• Boosted digital recharge amounts by 26%, optimizing digital channels and customer journey touchpoints to streamline user transactions and enhance user satisfaction.• Implemented data-driven strategies to increase the contribution of digital recharge by 5 percentage points (pp). Show less -
Manager - Digital ServicesUfone Nov 2021 - Oct 2022Islāmābād, Pakistan• Drove customer growth across digital segments at PTCL Group through strategic focus on digital mediums.• Achieved a 13% increase in Monthly Active Users (MAU) for UPaisa, leveraging targeted marketing campaigns and user engagement strategies.• Spearheaded a substantial 65% increase in Monthly Active Users (MAU) for My Ufone App, implementing user-centric enhancements and personalized customer experiences.• Significantly boosted Daily Active Users (DAU) for My Ufone App by 81%… Show more • Drove customer growth across digital segments at PTCL Group through strategic focus on digital mediums.• Achieved a 13% increase in Monthly Active Users (MAU) for UPaisa, leveraging targeted marketing campaigns and user engagement strategies.• Spearheaded a substantial 65% increase in Monthly Active Users (MAU) for My Ufone App, implementing user-centric enhancements and personalized customer experiences.• Significantly boosted Daily Active Users (DAU) for My Ufone App by 81%, enhancing user engagement and app retention.• Formed strategic partnerships with various digital vendors to expand the usage of digital platforms for purchasing airtime, including direct customer channels and digitalization initiatives for small-sized retailers and kiosks.• Increased the contribution of digital recharge by 9 percentage points (pp), optimizing digital channels and reducing operational costs.• Collaborated cross-functionally to analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and develop innovative digital solutions to meet customer effectively. Show less -
Assistant Manager - Digital Financial ServicesUfone May 2019 - Oct 2021Islāmābād, Pakistan• Achieved a remarkable 10x growth in Monthly Active Users (MAU) by spearheading initiatives to convert the unbanked segment of Pakistan into digital banking users through accessible and user-friendly channels.• Orchestrated and executed highly effective social media campaigns that resulted in a substantial increase in customer acquisition and retention rates, leveraging targeted messaging and engagement strategies.• Managed the Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Wallet Portfolio with a focus… Show more • Achieved a remarkable 10x growth in Monthly Active Users (MAU) by spearheading initiatives to convert the unbanked segment of Pakistan into digital banking users through accessible and user-friendly channels.• Orchestrated and executed highly effective social media campaigns that resulted in a substantial increase in customer acquisition and retention rates, leveraging targeted messaging and engagement strategies.• Managed the Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Wallet Portfolio with a focus on optimizing service delivery and enhancing customer experience, resulting in improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.• Successfully expanded and enhanced digital wallet services, introducing new features and functionalities that facilitated secure and convenient transactions for customers.• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to analyze market dynamics, identify growth opportunities, and develop innovative digital solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of customers and business objectives.• Played a key role in promoting financial inclusion by onboarded a significant number of previously unbanked customers onto digital platforms, contributing to broader economic empowerment and digital transformation initiatives in Pakistan. Show less -
Assistant Manager - PostpayUfone Jan 2018 - May 2019Islāmābād, Pakistan• Managed corporate and consumer portfolios ensuring profitability and positive net additions.• Launched a new product portfolio, including family packages to promote digital inclusion.• Managed the P&L for the Postpay segment, overseeing projects and product launches to support new customer acquisition, reduce churn, and increase market share for corporate and individual customers.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for efficient product development and successful rollouts… Show more • Managed corporate and consumer portfolios ensuring profitability and positive net additions.• Launched a new product portfolio, including family packages to promote digital inclusion.• Managed the P&L for the Postpay segment, overseeing projects and product launches to support new customer acquisition, reduce churn, and increase market share for corporate and individual customers.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for efficient product development and successful rollouts. • Designed and implemented segment strategies aligned with the overall company direction.• Assessed the competitive landscape to introduce relevant products for both the core customer base and new acquisitions. • Generated innovative ideas to enhance customer experience across communications, touchpoints and product offering. Show less -
Senior Executive - Data SegmentUfone Dec 2016 - Dec 2017Islāmābād, Pakistan -
Senior Executive - Mobile Financial ServicesUfone Apr 2015 - Nov 2016Islāmābād, Pakistan -
Area Change Manager - NorthBank Alfalah Limited Nov 2014 - Mar 2015Islāmābād, Pakistan -
Relationship ExecutiveBank Alfalah Limited Nov 2010 - Oct 2014Islāmābād, Pakistan
Fiza Akhtar Education Details
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University Of Southern QueenslandMaster Of Business Administration (Mba) -
Economics And Management
Frequently Asked Questions about Fiza Akhtar
What company does Fiza Akhtar work for?
Fiza Akhtar works for Ptcl.official
What is Fiza Akhtar's role at the current company?
Fiza Akhtar's current role is Head of Mobility Products.
What schools did Fiza Akhtar attend?
Fiza Akhtar attended University Of Southern Queensland, The London School Of Economics And Political Science (Lse).
Who are Fiza Akhtar's colleagues?
Fiza Akhtar's colleagues are Hanzala Ahmad, Ali Hassan, Arooj Hashmi, Imran Zaman, Muhammad Yousuf, Umar Salamat, Shahzada Iqbal.
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