Azhar Hanif

Azhar Hanif has a diverse and extensive work experience in sales and management roles. Starting in 1997, they worked as an Area Sales Manager for Bayer Diagnostics, where they were responsible for selling diagnostics kits and equipment. During their time there, they successfully sold a blood chemistry analyzer to a teaching hospital and included diagnostics kits and equipment in the government purchase list through the medical stores depot of Baluchistan.

In 1999, Azhar joined ICI Pakistan Ltd as a Territory Manager. Azhar served for three years in Baluchistan, where they achieved the milestone of enlisting all the products of ICI in the government purchase list of medical stores depots. Due to their exceptional performance, they were promoted to the position of Regional Sales Manager for Multan and later transferred to the role of Regional Sales Manager for Quetta & Sukkur.

From 2005 to 2008, Azhar worked as a Regional Manager for Bolan Progressive Distribution, a Nestle Business. After that, they joined Burque Corporation Karachi as a Regional Business Manager and remained there until 2010.

In 2010, Azhar became a Zonal Sales Manager at SUNLAND FOODS, where they were responsible for establishing a distribution network, market development, brand building, and market analysis. Azhar supervised the sales team, achieved targets, and handled budgeting and its allocation.

From 2011 to 2012, they worked at SUNLAND FOODS (S.M.CHAWALA & Co) as a Sales Manager.

In 2012, Azhar joined Panther Tyres Limited as a Regional Sales Manager South (Sindh & Balochistan). Their responsibilities included establishing a distribution network, market development, brand building, and market analysis. Azhar also supervised the sales team, achieved targets, and managed supply chain within the region.

Most recently, Azhar Hanif has been associated with Peridot Products (Pvt) Ltd since December 2016. Azhar has held the roles of Head of Sales and Head of Sales Department in the company.

Throughout their career, Azhar has demonstrated strong leadership skills, a proven track record in achieving sales targets, and experience in market analysis and budgeting.

Azhar Hanif pursued their education in various institutions. Azhar began their postgraduate studies at the University of Balochistan in 1993, completing a Masters in International Relations in 1994. Prior to that, from 1988 to 1992, they obtained a M.Sc in Botany from the University of Balochistan. Likewise, between 1987 and 1988, they attended Govt Science College Quetta, earning a Bachelor's degree in Science with a focus on Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry. Before their undergraduate studies, from 1983 to 1986, Azhar Hanif attended Government Science College Quetta and completed their F.Sc in Pre-Medical.