Murad Veerjee Email & Phone Number

Currently with the oldest and most respected executive search consulting firm in the country. Reporting to the CEO, I work with a team of experienced HR professionals who provide efficient and transparent ‘head-hunting’ and human resource management services. Our growing portfolio of satisfied clientele covers a wide array of industries ranging from Banking to Pharmaceuticals and IT/ Communications to Food and Beverages. Our in-house data base is regularly updated and expanded with the addition of high-impact human resource profiles and our network of coverage includes local as well as overseas customers and candidates.

Reporting to: Director, Human Resources. Heading the staff recruitment function for the University including nurses, housekeepers, food services staff, administrative and para-medical staff, trainees and members of management - local and expatriate.Leading and motivating a dynamic young team of seven mid-level professionals to successfully recruit around 100 new employees every month.As per institutional policy, retired from service after reaching the age of 60 years.

Reporting to: Chief Executive.Sales and marketing head of a "re-start up" porcelain tableware manufacturing facility acquired by the "Midas-touch" Haswhani group. Established a lucrative country-wide customer base - including households, hotels, hospitals and clubs as well as a growing export clientele. Also set up a chain of high-end product showrooms in upscale locations throughout the country.

Launched own company manufacturing and exporting childrens garments to Europe and the US. Started up with 5 single-needle Juki sewing machines and a first year turnover of US$ 194,000; built the company into a high performance production facility with 60 machines and an annual turnover of US$ 335,000. Customer base of leading international buyers included Kids 'R Us, Penneys, C & A and Wal-Mart.

Karachi, Pakistan

Reporting to: Managing Director. Launched the Disney children's wear and home textile franchise in Pakistan, manufacturing and marketing officially licensed, high quality products for children; Oversight of the entire sales and marketing spectrum from new product design to launching and monitoring market performance including strategic planning and skillful credit management.Hugely successful domestic sales encouraged expansion of franchise to the more lucrative Gulf market where products were successfully marketed under the brand name of "Kidz Klub".

Karachi, Pakistan

Reporting to: Managing Director.Successfully managed sales and marketing of Coca Cola products through direct sales to over 4500 dealers and indirectly to another 6300 vendors throughout the city. Grew sales volumes over 50% against average market growth of 18%, capturing large market share from leading competitor, Pepsi Cola. Direct reports included two senior managers and five officers - overseeing a sales force of over 400.

Karachi, Pakistan

Marketing Manager (1985 - 88):Reporting to: Director, Professional Services. Pioneered the concept of health care marketing in the conservative environment of Pakistan. Introduced innovative health services such as the Executive Clinic and targeted corporate marketing. Manager, Office of Physician Relations (!988 - 91):Reporting to: Medical Director.Generated highest ever referrals from niche market of external physicians; Developed a data base of over 10,000 physicians throughout the country for selective direct mail campaigns, frequent interaction and invitation to ongoing Continuing Medical Education programmes.

Karachi, Pakistan

Reporting to: National Sales Manager / Interfacing frequently with the Marketing Director. Propelled the Southern Region (Sindh/ Balochistan) into the leading sales territory for the company's most profitable brand of cigarettes: Red & White; Leading from the front, managed a crack sales team of 50 including 8 members of management and over 100 distributors servicing over 30,000 retailers.

Karachi, Pakistan

Creative Writer ( Oct 1973 - 77):Reporting to: Publicity Officer.Developed innovative and informative promotional material for physicians and trade; Also co-wrote and produced the company's house journal.Marketing Officer ( March 1977- 80):Reporting to: Marketing Director. Supervised the market planning/ brand management function for Glaxo's range of leading pharmaceutical and subsequently, also Over-the-Counter/ baby products.Periodically, trouble-shooting through field visits to problem sales areas.

Responsible for conception and creative writing for company's prominent clientele including banks, consumer goods companies, engineering firms, etc. Later, company negotiated international affiliation with Dentsu Advertising Japan, as a result of which, also received a number of overseas accounts. One of my campaigns for a leading bank received the APNS award for Best Print Advertising.

Master'S

Ba Honours