Salman Safdar

Salman Safdar has a diverse and extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Salman has held positions at Ansible Motion, AB Dynamics, University of Sussex, AVL, HORIBA, Coventry University, and Faurecia Automotive Seating.

At Ansible Motion and AB Dynamics, they served as the Director of Sales and Business Development, where they were responsible for increasing pipeline and revenue through organic growth and new acquisitions. Salman also managed existing customers and developed new relations, while leading global sales and marketing efforts.

While at the University of Sussex, Salman Safdar served as a Member of the Board of Advisors for the Department of Engineering and Design. Salman provided vision and insights into the automotive industry, latest developments, and future trends.

At AVL, Salman Safdar held the role of Affiliate Business Manager, specifically heading the Emissions Segment. Salman successfully managed the UK's E segment business, focusing on consultative selling and profit growth. Salman led cross-functional teams to negotiate, close, and deliver projects worth up to £73 million.

Prior to that, at HORIBA, Salman Safdar worked as an Area Sales Manager. Salman was responsible for the entire life cycle of opportunity pipeline, managed a team of 18, created forecasts and market growth strategies, and supported marketing efforts. Salman also provided consultation on Vehicle Emissions Regulation to customers.

Salman Safdar started their career as a Graduate Management Trainee at HORIBA, where they underwent a structured training program in various functions to gain a complete understanding of the business. Salman also spent time in Japan, USA, and Germany to understand global operations and implement sales and marketing strategies.

Salman has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant at Coventry University and as a Placement Industrial Engineer at Faurecia Automotive Seating, where they implemented lean manufacturing concepts and created AutoCAD drawings for plant layouts.

Salman Safdar's work experience demonstrates their expertise in sales and business development, team management, industry consultation, and project delivery.

Salman Safdar completed their education in a chronological manner. Salman began their education in 2006 at the University of East London, where they pursued a Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. After completing this program in 2007, they enrolled at Coventry University, where they earned a BEng in Automotive Engineering, which they completed in 2010. Following this, Salman Safdar pursued further education at Cranfield University, from 2013 to 2015, and obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Carbon Capture and Transport.