Sharmin Reehman

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Head of Business Development, Tech @ New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Singapore
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About Sharmin Reehman

CEO and Founder at Elev8te | Tech Entrepreneur | Pioneering Growth and Empowering InnovationAs the CEO and Founder of Elev8te, I am dedicated to reshaping the professional landscape, offering innovative solutions that connect the most ambitious minds with the industry's best and brightest. Elev8te is your gateway to a world of personalized and engaging growth experiences, bridging the gap between Start-ups/SMEs and experts, mentors, and peers.With over two decades of experience in tech strategy, international business development, consulting, and product development, I have navigated the ever-evolving global business landscape. My journey has taken me through collaborations with governments, leading organizations, and trailblazing startups, transcending boundaries and sectors.My unwavering passion for technology and innovation is deeply rooted in my educational journey, featuring a BSc in Computer Science from NSU, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and an MBA from the prestigious University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where I specialized in Strategy and Commercializing Innovation.I also contribute my insights as a Mentor for Mentor Waslk a globally recognized micro-consulting platform. Additionally, I serve as a Thinkfluencers at TigerHall, a platform designed to empower professionals with actionable insights from distinguished business leaders.My mission goes beyond business; I am a fervent advocate for empowering women in tech and nurturing their leadership journeys. Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do.

Sharmin Reehman's Current Company Details
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

New Zealand Trade And Enterprise

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Head of Business Development, Tech
Singapore
Website:
nzte.govt.nz
Employees:
1121
Sharmin Reehman Work Experience Details
  • New Zealand Trade And Enterprise
    Head Of Business Development, Tech
    New Zealand Trade And Enterprise
    Singapore
  • Elev8Te
    Chief Wizard & Founder
    Elev8Te Mar 2023 - Present
    Empowering Women in Tech | Mentor & Advisor | Championing Leadership, Diversity, and Innovation1. Launching Tech Startups to Success: We provide tailored support designed to elevate your venture to new levels of achievement, aiming for specific milestones and measurable growth targets.2. Maximising Tech Startup Potential: Through a collaborative approach, we focus on achieving defined, unparalleled success by setting clear, attainable objectives together.3. Expert Guidance for Success: We connect you with experienced professionals who offer practical, real-world insights. Whether it's product development or market strategy, we provide unwavering, goal-oriented support.4. Proven Business Strategies for Tech Startups: We offer customised, effective business strategies that have a track record of driving growth and prosperity. Recognising the unique needs of each startup, we avoid a one-size-fits-all approach.5. A Journey of Continuous Growth: We partner with you throughout the dynamic journey of technology startups, supporting each step with specific, measurable goals, celebrating achievements, and driving towards continuous, limitless growth.Your success is our success. We believe in partnerships that drive growth, and we're always open to collaboration. If you're an expert, an organization, or a professional who shares our mission to elevate tech startups, let's partner together and create success stories that inspire the world.At Elev8te, we are committed to creating a platform for open dialogue and collaboration. We actively seek partnerships with organizations, professionals, and thought leaders who share our vision for a more diverse, innovative, and inclusive tech industry. Elev8te is not just about talks; it's about catalyzing change, fostering innovation, and building a network of like-minded individuals and organizations dedicated to reshaping the tech landscape.
  • Gitex Asia The Most International Tech & Startup Event In Asia
    North Star Asia Community Partner
    Gitex Asia The Most International Tech & Startup Event In Asia Dec 2024 - Present
    1. Awareness and Promotion- Pre-Event Marketing: Promote the event through their networks, social media channels, and newsletters. - Audience Engagement:Drive registrations and participation by highlighting the event’s value to their community. 2. Community Building- Engaging Members:Actively encourage their community members to participate, attend, and contribute to the event. . 3. Networking Opportunities - Facilitating Connections: Act as a bridge between attendees, exhibitors, and industry leaders within their network. 4. Content Contribution- Sharing Expertise:Submit thought leadership articles, whitepapers, or case studies to be featured during or after the event.
  • Women In Tech ® Global
    Business Mentor
    Women In Tech ® Global Apr 2024 - Present
    Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr
    Women in Tech® Mentorship is a ecosystem of women from all around the globe to join in a vibrant community, find support and encouragement for the journey in tech, and to build an inclusive and visionary future for the industry. Women in Tech® Mentorship, powered by OneUpOneDown, is a unique mentorship experience designed to support women in their journey as leaders.The mentorship experience is focused on developing career-specific skills and empowering women to build confidence, communicate effectively, and pursue opportunities. Participants will gain valuable mentorship skills that can be applied in everyday life to improve leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Our mentorship platform features user-friendly resources to support mentors and mentees throughout the program.
  • Nus Women In Business
    Nus Women In Business Mentor
    Nus Women In Business Oct 2024 - Present
    Singapore, Sg
    NUS Women In Business is a student-led interest group that aims to create a close-knit community of young female leaders empowered to build strong networks, engage in deep-rooted conversations, and make a beneficial impact on society. Our various engagements and events include mentorship programmes, panel discussions, impact activities, workshops, and corporate sponsorships. Kindly view our Pitch Deck PDF attached for more details on upcoming events and past iterations of the Mentorship Programme. NUS Women In Business’ Mentorship Programme aims to connect female undergraduates with female leaders by facilitating 1-to-1 sessions between mentors and mentees, who are matched based on career interests and experience. We have held 4 iterations of the programme, each hosting over 75 pairs of mentees and mentors coming from 14 industries working in companies such as Credit Suisse, Accenture, Channel NewsAsia, and Amazon. As a mentor - - Exposure to a different perspective: Past mentors have pointed out that mentoring may not only be one-way but goes two ways. Communicating with young females can offer you a new perspective on the thinking process and styles of the future generation. We have received positive feedback from past iterations about mentors gaining new insights from their mentees and facilitating their understanding of new business trends. - Giving back to the community: Take this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the younger female population. Through mentorship, you will help nurture the next generation of female business leaders and be a part of creating a lasting and positive impact on the cultural and business landscape.
  • Mentor Walks
    Business Mentor
    Mentor Walks Sep 2023 - Present
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    As a strong advocate of empowering and supporting women at all stages of their career, I am trilled to be part of something that has lasting impact and proven result on aspiring females. Mentor Walks is a simple idea proven to have a big impact on a young aspiring female business woman - a one hour walk with an exceptional female leader with whom she can have a career conversation about anything.She also gets the opportunity to exchange knowledge with other aspiring women from diverse backgrounds. It is a holistic approach to mentoring that gives females clarity, confidence and connection when they need it most.
  • Vlookup
    Business Mentor
    Vlookup Sep 2023 - Present
    Singapore , Sg
    vLookUp is a digital mentoring platform for women in workforce or aspiring to join the workforce. We offer them access to role models and mentors to be guided at any stage of their career. We support individuals and organizations in creating more access and opportunities to retain and expand women workforce.
  • German Accelerator
    Business Mentor
    German Accelerator Sep 2022 - Present
    Munich, Bavaria, De
    German Accelerator empowers German startups to scale globally. We take high-potential companies on a fast-paced learning journey to understand, discover, and access the world's leading innovation hubs in the U.S. and Asia.As a startup mentor, I help to validate the start-ups business model and adjust to new markets. Also, provide subject-matter advise, coaching and mentoring for these start-ups.
  • Wizly
    Independent Expert
    Wizly Oct 2022 - Jul 2024
    San Francisco, Us
    Wizly is the world's global micro-consulting platform where anyone can connect with the world's best Subject Matter Experts to solve their challenges by getting personalised and private advice quickly. It's the support system you need as a constant in your life so you never feel stuck.
  • Tigerhall
    Thinkfluencers
    Tigerhall Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
    Menlo Park, California, Us
    Tigerhall aims to do is to enable professionals to pick up actionable insights from the best business leaders and brightest minds in industry, who have really succeeded in what they’re talking about, through both 24/7 on-demand formats and highly personalized interactive experiences.
  • Spotlight Reporting
    Spotlight Reporting Ambassador
    Spotlight Reporting Mar 2023 - Jul 2023
    Wellington, Nz
    Partnerships, Sales and Business Development
  • New Zealand Trade And Enterprise
    Head Of Business Development, Tech
    New Zealand Trade And Enterprise Jan 2018 - Jul 2022
    Auckland, Nz
    Help NZ Tech companies establish and grow their businesses internationally through the provision of high quality insightful market advise. In addition, broker large scale business outcomes and collaborate with stakeholders on initiatives that support customer and industry growth.Accomplishments and Impact• Revamped NZ Tech story enabling more opportunities for these tech companies • Supported growth of 20 and acceleration of 8 NZ Tech companies exporting to Singapore – totally the revenue of 25 mio for NZ • Positioned two NZ FinTechs so that they were in the Top10 FinTech awards for Singapore FinTech Festival 2019.• An additional 3 FinTechs were included in KPMG Hackcelerator• Showcased 12 NZ FinTechs resulting in increased pipeline and over 15 mio in revenue.• Designed ‘Singapore Accelerated’ program for NZ FinTech – a collaboration with NZ and SG team to quickly land and expand in market• Conceived and now creating a Tech ecosystem App that facilitates organic business connections and opportunities, in addition to sharing and creating thought leadership
  • Kpmg Singapore
    Strategic Pursuits And Business Development, Clients & Markets, Associate Director
    Kpmg Singapore Jul 2016 - Dec 2017
    Singapore, Sg
    Business Development• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business. • Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network. • Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization. • Research and build relationships with new clients. • Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals. • Plan approaches and pitches. Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives. • Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion. Client Retention• Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships. • Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs. • Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs.• Business Development Planning• Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends. • Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels. • Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales. • Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators. Management and Research• Present business development training and mentoring to business developers and other internal staff. • Research and develop a thorough understanding of the company’s people and capabilities. • Understand the company’s goal and purpose so that will continual to enhance the company’s performance.
  • Deloitte
    Client Account Manager - Financial Services
    Deloitte Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
    Worldwide, Oo
    Crafts the account strategy and revenue plan with Lead Client Service Partner. Identifies new Deloitte service offerings and propositions which would be of interest to the client. Set up and manages relationship action plans and client relationships maps. Works with the regional partners/directors to ensure Deloitte are realizing all opportunities in SEA and across APAC. Provides proposal support on large and significant opportunities, actively providing information on current engagements and total spend. Ensures that key project wins and content is captured and shared. Liaises closely with Marketing to ensure that appropiate marketing and tought leadership collateral is being addressed with clients.
  • Bank Of America Merrill Lynch
    Vice President, Client Fulfillment
    Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
    Charlotte, Nc, Us
    Developed and maintained strong client relationships, including marketing communications and client education. Responsibilities also included business planning, forecasting, and building relationship with various internal stakeholders. Regularly engaged with C-Level Executives and Key Decision Makers within the organization to promote new business opportunities. Undertook the responsibility to research and analyze client trends in order to provide customized solutions. Participated in treasury product initiatives, such as UATs and provided advice on product lifecycle. Collaborated with product development and technical teams to recognize client needs, including providing feedback on solution gaps for further development. Provided pre-sales technical consultancy and RFP responses. Directed a regional team of 6 in implementing Treasury e-commerce solutions to clients (FIs and MNCs). Assisted in sales engagements and conducted needs analysis, using results to define and implement regional processes.
  • Advantage Management Services
    Co-Founder
    Advantage Management Services Jan 2004 - Dec 2010
    Responsible for the leadership and development of business opportunities which includes opportunity analysis, business development, system creation, large project implementations and potential acquisitions. Provided strategic direction and executed regional program management. Accountable for overseeing product development, coordination of systems and operations, and ensuring that these products are delivered in a consistent, cost effective and differentiated manner. Established client segmentation and pricing policies. Formulated innovative financial solutions while driving growth opportunities through the customer engagement. • First company in Dubai to introduce the range of alternative products • Established financially solvent company in less than 1 year.• Secured over $1 million in investment sales.
  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
    Business Development Manager
    Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
    Zurich, Zurich, Ch
    Executed large transformation projects and programs, aligned with global, regional and in-country strategies. Elevated and broadened all client relationships and maintained these through a thorough understanding of client and business needs. Built and developed a regional team of 10 through mentoring and coaching. • Commended for highest sales volume in 3 successive quarters.• Recruited and build a team of 10, enabling faster sales and bringing in 1.5 M in revenue that 1 year.
  • Hsbc
    Regional Electronic-Banking Executive
    Hsbc Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
    London, Gb
    Worked in tandem with the HR Business Partners and Organization & Talent Development team to ensure that Leaning and Development initiatives was in alignment with the overall function's strategy and priorities within the business functions. Supported pre-sales RFPs by streamlining regional payments and cash management solutions into engagement models. • Conducted training in 12 countries in APAC to over 1500 HSBC employees• Received Regional Employee Recognition Award for developing the model to transform classroom training into blended online learning
  • Hsbc
    Payments & Cash Management
    Hsbc Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
    London, Gb
    Developed new product solutions for target client segments and worked with country teams to ensure core and/or advanced capabilities are in line with regional payment strategy • Boosted corporate banking sales by 50% in 1 year through new business opportunities.• Coordinated the implementation of electronic banking system in 15 cities regionally, under 6 months.• Attained highest internal ratings through performance evaluations and goals.• Enabled ISO9002 review and was the first department to achieve department certification
  • Hsbc
    Electronic Banking Manager
    Hsbc Jan 1997 - Dec 1997
    London, Gb
    Responsible for project & program delivery of ecommerce initiatives from inception to completion with the appropriate corporate governance and methodologies in place. Tracked clients for the detection of new technical needs, non-standard requirements and adaptation of current services. Coordinated the definition and development of the solutions and products portfolio. Provided technical consultancy to augment the sales effort and advise customers as to how best to utilize HSBC’s products and services. Maintain a working knowledge of competitors’ products and services and of emerging trends. • Overtook sales targets in 9 months • Top 5 HSBC Hexagon departments in the region status through strict project deadlines.• Recognised as top performer in midterm Goal and Performance review • Promoted to Executive Manager after 9 months after achieving yearly KPI in 6 months.

Sharmin Reehman Skills

Strategy Project Management Business Development Program Management Change Management Crm Leadership Negotiation Banking Process Improvement Business Strategy Employee Training Financial Services Cross Functional Team Leadership Corporate Communications Business Planning Strategic Planning Forecasting Portfolio Management Management Consulting Finance Sales Training Coaching Payments Investments Cash Management Team Building Talent Management Stakeholder Management Conflict Management Military Logistics Business Process Customer Negotiations Training And Development Great People Skills Change Communication Logistics Planning Analysis E Commerce Product Development Corporate Finance Customer Relationship Management Business Process Improvement

Sharmin Reehman Education Details

  • The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business
    The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business
    General
  • University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Computer Science
  • Nsu
    Nsu
    Computer Science
  • Cambridge University
    Cambridge University
    English

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Sharmin Reehman works for New Zealand Trade And Enterprise

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Sharmin Reehman attended The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business, University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Nsu, Cambridge University.

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Sharmin Reehman has skills like Strategy, Project Management, Business Development, Program Management, Change Management, Crm, Leadership, Negotiation, Banking, Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Employee Training.

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