Saad Hashmi

Saad Hashmi is an accomplished executive in data science and strategy, currently serving as Vice President at VentureDive since March 2023. Prior to this role, Saad co-founded NexDegree, where significant achievements included orchestrating a merger with a global tech firm and developing a trade promotion SaaS solution that increased revenues by 42%. Saad's experience at Amazon as Senior Vendor Manager involved directing a team to achieve 77% topline growth and improving profitability through vendor negotiations. Earlier roles at Deloitte, Cisco Systems, and HSBC showcased Saad’s expertise in strategic consulting, marketing, and sustainability initiatives. Saad holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the University of Michigan and a BSc in Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences.