Karandaaz Pakistan
Muhammad Ali Shah is an accomplished procurement and contracts manager with extensive experience in overseeing large-scale procurement operations, currently managing a budget of PKR 3.5 billion per annum at Karandaaz Pakistan since 2018. Prior roles include senior procurement specialist, operations manager at DAI, and deputy procurement & logistics manager at Engility Corporation, where procurement responsibilities exceeded PKR 10 billion per annum. Muhammad Ali has a strong foundation in supply chain management, having served in various leadership roles in reputable organizations, including Johnny Rockets, PCTV, and Gray Mackenzie Restaurants International. Muhammad Ali holds an MSc in Supply Chain Management from Bahria University and has pursued further education in Oracle Fusion Cloud EBS.
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Karandaaz Pakistan
KARANDAAZ PAKISTAN is a not-for-profit special purpose vehicle set up under Section 42 in August 2014. Karandaaz is the implementation partner of the Enterprise and Asset Growth Programme (EAGR) and Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) programme of UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). SEED is grant funded by FCDO whereas EAGR is co-funded by FCDO and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) on grant basis. Karandaaz promotes access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized businesses through a double bottom line investment platform and financial inclusion for individuals by employing technology enabled solutions. The company has four verticals: Karandaaz Capital: Provides wholesale structured credit and equity-linked direct capital investments to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that demonstrate compelling prospects for sustainable business growth and employment generation in Pakistan. Karandaaz Digital: Focuses on expanding the poor’s access to digital financial services in Pakistan by working across the ecosystem with all stakeholders. Karandaaz Innovation: Manages the Innovation Challenge Fund and Women Ventures, providing risk capital and grants to partners with the aim to generate innovative solutions in areas of financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. Karandaaz Research: Supports the company’s core financial inclusion goal by developing and disseminating evidence-based research and insights.