Nadeem Sarwar

Founder & CEO at Phlo

Nadeem Sarwar's work experience begins in 2006 with a role at the Royal Bank of Scotland, where they worked as a Senior Relationship Manager in International Trade Finance Solutions. In this role, they managed a portfolio of international commercial banking customers and specialized in trade finance for businesses in the Thames Valley region.

From 2008 to 2010, Sarwar continued their work at the Royal Bank of Scotland, taking on roles such as Portfolio Manager in Commercial Banking and Manager in UKCB Capital Management. In these positions, they gained experience in risk management, income generation, and business development, as well as leading a corporate banking project team.

Sarwar then joined HSBC in 2011, initially as a Senior Commercial Manager, responsible for commercial banking in the Reading, Basingstoke, and Blackwater Valley area. Nadeem then moved on to become the International Commercial Director for HSBC Scotland, overseeing business in the SME and mid-corporate space.

In 2012, Sarwar became the Chairman of JCI Glasgow, a self-development and networking organization for young professionals and entrepreneurs. Nadeem held this position until 2016, providing hands-on leadership and management training and organizing networking opportunities.

In 2014, Sarwar participated in the Saltire Fellowship, an entrepreneurial leadership program that included MBA teaching at Babson College and international project experience.

Sarwar's next role was as the Director of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce from 2015 to 2016. During this time, they focused on supporting and promoting businesses in the Glasgow region.

In 2015, Sarwar also founded Phlo, an on-demand digital pharmacy that delivers NHS and private prescriptions through real-time, same-day delivery. Phlo launched in 2020 after several years of development.

Prior to their entrepreneurial ventures, Sarwar served as the Managing Director of Universal Pharmacy, a distance selling pharmacy specializing in care home services. Nadeem was responsible for delivering medication to over 70 care homes and servicing over 8000 patients per month. Universal Pharmacy is well-regarded and considered the market leader in Norfolk.

Overall, Sarwar's work experience demonstrates a strong background in banking, entrepreneurship, and leadership roles within the healthcare industry.

Nadeem Sarwar's education history starts with their time at Golspie High School, where they studied from 1993 to 1999. After completing high school, they pursued a Master's Degree in Applied Social Sciences, specializing in Politics and Economics, at the University of Glasgow. Nadeem attended the university from 1999 to 2004.

In 2006, Nadeem enrolled at The London Institute of Banking & Finance, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Banking and Management. During their time at the institute, they also earned an Applied Diploma in Corporate Banking from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, they obtained a Certificate in International Trade (CITA) from The Institute of Export, focusing on International Business, Commerce, and Trade. This certification was completed from 2006 to 2010.

Later on, in 2014 and 2015, Nadeem attended Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, where they pursued Executive Education, specifically the Saltire Fellowship program. This program focused on Entrepreneurial Business Leadership and International Business.

From this chronological information, it can be concluded that Nadeem Sarwar has a diverse educational background, with a focus on banking, management, international trade, and applied social sciences.

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  • Founder & CEO

    October, 2019 - present

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