Yousuf K. Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, ON, CA

Milton, Ontario, Canada

Mississauga, ON, Canada

Respecting People. Impacting Business

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

• General Manager Honda SBU for Honda Cars, Motorcycles, Marine and Power Products. Key responsibilities and achievements were:
• Full P&L Responsibility for the division with a turnover exceeding 4 billion Riyals per annum
• Achieved the targeted market share and sales plan to turnaround Honda Car sales in the first year.
• Successfully built effective Sales, Marketing and After Sales Teams to deliver results. Increased market share.
• Restructured internal organization to support business plan and implemented competency development framework.
• Obtained buy-in from all stakeholders and strengthened professional relationships both externally and internally.

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

• Zahid Tractor-Automotive Division, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Zahid group is one of the largest Conglomerate in Saudi Arabia. They represent leading brands like Caterpillar, Volvo and Renault brands in the Kingdom. Held key.
• Joined the company as Marketing Manager Volvo cars reporting to the Director. Promoted as General Manager in 1999, responsible for franchise P&L. Led Volvo national Sales and Marketing teams to achieve volume and.
• Coordinated with Volvo GCC to successfully implement "Customer for life" program that require customer satisfaction # 1 in all areas of business.
• Plan and successfully held annual Volvo golf Events.
• Defined goals and strategy for Renault five-year growth plans that form the basis of annual volume, profit targets, and market coverage through network development.
• Built effective business relationship and close liaison with the Manufacturer to ensure company and brand objectives are met.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• The Company is part of Al Futtaim group and franchisee for Honda, Volvo, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles in the U.A.E. Held following position during 1987-1996 period: Sales & Marketing Manager 1992 – 1996Branch Sales.
• Joined the company as Marketing Executive responsible for marketing function of Honda, Volvo, Chrysler, and Jeep franchises. Was promoted to lead the marketing department in 1988.
• Responsible for new model planning, order forecasting, pricing, logistics, market research, and direct marketing activities.
• Member of the team that successfully pitched for Jeep franchise.
• Appointed Head of Dubai Sales operation for Chrysler and Jeep vehicles.
• Promoted to lead Volvo division& Used Car Division.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Galadari Automobiles Ltd, Dubai, UAE., The company is authorised distributor of Mazda and General Motors brands for UAE.
• First employment after graduation. Reported to the General Manager and gained versatile experience in the UAE. Managed overall marketing function for Mazda, Buick, Isuzu, and Ford vehicles.
• Member of the team that successfully pitched for Ford franchise.
• Received outstanding performance award for contributions made in 1985.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Member BASC ( Business Administration Student Club)

Bba (Hons), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Activities and Societies: Member BASC(Business Administration Student Club). Elected Class Representative

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Member, BASC ( Business Administration Social Club)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Secretary, Epsilon Circle

Hsc- Pre Engineering, Mathematics, Physics And Chemistry

2 years Intermediate College Program

Secondary School Certificate ( S.S.C), Matriculation, First Class

High School