Abdullah Akhtar

Abdullah Akhtar has an extensive work experience in various industries and roles. Abdullah started their career as a Coordinator at Bahria University, where they organized events and secured sponsorships from prominent companies. Later, they worked as a Marketing Executive at EVENTS, where they successfully closed high-value sponsorship deals.

Abdullah then moved on to The Cricketer as a Senior Sales Executive, where they achieved significant sales contracts with advertising and digital agencies. Abdullah joined EatOye Pvt. Ltd as a National Sales Head, playing a crucial role in the success of the Asian startup.

After that, Abdullah worked at foodpanda as the Head of Business Development, Account Management & Expansion, overseeing teams in major cities and acquiring thousands of restaurants. Abdullah then joined Arpatech (Pvt) Ltd as the Head of Business for e-commerce Ventures, leading the expansion efforts and achieving impressive annual revenue.

Abdullah's next role was at Finja as the Chief Growth Officer, focusing on financial inclusion and achieving remarkable milestones in digital payment and lending services. Abdullah later joined Empire Properties/Pearl Constructions as a Director & Co-founder, where they specialized in real estate advisory and financial assistance for property loans.

Abdullah's recent experiences include working at Retailo Technologies as the Head of Growth and Commercials, contributing to the success of the online B2B marketplace, and currently, as the Head of Lending Operations at Hubpay, an innovative digital wallet platform handling cross-border remittances.

Abdullah Akhtar completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with Honors at Bahria University from 2007 to 2011. Abdullah studied Retail Management, Corporate Finance, Business Marketing and Sales, and Creating Brand Value during this time. Abdullah then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2012 to 2014 at the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology. Abdullah'sMBA specialized in Entrepreneurial Management, Business Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, and Retail.