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Ghulam Rabbani Hamidzay

Herat,Herat

Summary

A highly accomplished executive leader with a strong background in entrepreneurship, business optimisation, and growth. Having 25 years of experience in business with a leadership role, overseeing strategic direction and providing guidance to the Afghan Saffron Team. Also, plays a vital role in raising capital, recruiting personnel, and making critical decisions. In addition, responsible for setting the vision for Afghan Saffron and ensuring it is communicated and implemented effectively. Ghulam Rabbani Hamidzay is a strategic thinker with a track record of success in developing and implementing successful business strategies.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chairman & Co-Founder

Afghan Saffron Company, Ltd
12.2006 - Current
  • Co-founded and expanded Afghan Saffron Company in 2006 as first and largest saffron company in Afghanistan for purpose of producing, standardization, commercialization and exportation of high-quality Single Source Saffron (SSS) from Afghanistan to international market with a different approach.
  • Developing the organization's core mission and vision statements
  • Developing and implementing long-term strategies and plans
  • Leading fundraising efforts and developing relationships with donors
  • Overseeing daily operations of the organization
  • Managing staff, setting goals, and delegating tasks
  • Creating a culture of accountability and transparency
  • Developing and monitoring the organization’s budget
  • Providing oversight and direction to the Board of Directors
  • Representing the organization at public events and meetings and events such as; symposiums, conferences, workshops..etc
  • Thoughtfully contributed to committee plans and strategic decision making.
  • Promoted highest standards of corporate governance and created effective communication between board members.
  • Set board agendas and schedules and oversaw performance and progress.
  • Directed regular monthly business meetings of Board of Directors for decision-making on budget expenditures, strategic planning and personnel issues.
  • Offered recommendations to board on ways to improve success of proposed plans and assure efficient execution.
  • Led discussions regarding proposals put forward by executive teams addressing strategies, risk management and financial reporting.
  • Cultivated favorable stakeholder relationships for strategic progress and mutually beneficial business agreements.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored sales, marketing, and field staff dedicated to producing high-quality saffron at Afghan Saffron Organic Farming.
  • Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
  • Hired, trained and mentored 25 staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new saffron program initiatives like, rebranding, marketing, e-commerce, accolades and certifications.
  • Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.

Director

Hamidzay International
02.2007 - 06.2017
  • Contributed significantly to unbundling of one of the property funds for potential JSE listing $1.6 billion bund
  • Managed process of outsourcing building maintenance and management.
  • Planned, budgeted and executed business development strategies to bring in new customers, enhance revenues and optimize profits.
  • Facilitated strategic development of new business
  • Conducted research to determine ideal markets for products and services.
  • Worked closely with customers to determine appropriate marketing offerings and strategies for business needs.
  • Negotiated with vendors to obtain most cost-effective pricing for product distribution.
  • Assessed projects against budgets and timelines, keeping team and assignments on task.

Group Managing Director

Global Saffron Ltd
10.2011 - 12.2012
  • Played key role in reverse listing of CAST Industries and Columbia DBL into Buildmax Ltd (JSE: BDM) for $50 million
  • 19 Factories throughout South Africa, team of 500 people
  • $30m Annualised revenue
  • Combined production and sales of 100,000 metric tons per month
  • Optimised factory efficiencies, achieving a national average of 78% through Overall Equipment Effectiveness Methodologies
  • Liaised with senior leaders to recommend strategy and new initiatives based on in-depth understanding of business.
  • Fostered strong internal and external networks to achieve business objectives.
  • Used expertise to cultivate relationships with existing clients, develop new client relationships and win business.
  • Evaluated performance management systems and devised improvements to strengthen controls and optimize results.
  • Formulated strategic vision to drive mission and goals while stimulating revenue, profitability and growth.
  • Increased efficiency, effectiveness and profitability by managing team productivity, costs and budgets.
  • Built collaborative and functional teams to create highest value for stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Herat University
Herat
02.1994

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Project Management

Languages

Farsi
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary
Urdu (Indian)
Full Professional
Pashtu
Full Professional

Accomplishments

  • Developed relationships with 50 Enterprise clients and partners including IBM, Microsoft and Vodafone
  • Realized Profitability 2022 in ongoing effort to boost revenue while reducing costs.

Certification

  • Bachelor of Science in Economics, Herat Public University (1994)

Timeline

Group Managing Director

Global Saffron Ltd
10.2011 - 12.2012

Director

Hamidzay International
02.2007 - 06.2017

Chairman & Co-Founder

Afghan Saffron Company, Ltd
12.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Herat University

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