Zulfikar Bakarani
Arusha
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of operational excellence and strategic growth at Utrack Africa Ltd, Radiowave Communications Ltd, Power Providers Ltd and B2Z Logistics Ltd Skilled in driving revenue growth and fostering strategic partnerships, leveraging expertise in financial management and organizational leadership. Achieved significant improvements in efficiency and profitability, demonstrating a commitment to ethical leadership and risk management. Results-driven Managing Director with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Determined Business Owner with commitment to excellence and more than 20 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting skills.
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
B2Z Logistics Ltd
01.2019 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
- Drove continuous improvement by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication across all levels of the organization.
- Managed high-performing teams to successfully execute corporate objectives and drive organizational success.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Secured external funding sources for major projects through grantsmanship skills combined with persuasive investor pitches.
- Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
Director
Power Providers Co. Ltd
10.2014 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Chief Executive Officer
Utrack Africa Ltd
01.2007 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
- Drove continuous improvement by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication across all levels of the organization.
- Improved operational efficiency by redesigning internal processes and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions.
- Managed high-performing teams to successfully execute corporate objectives and drive organizational success.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Developed and executed comprehensive marketing campaigns, driving significant growth in customer base.
- Secured external funding sources for major projects through grantsmanship skills combined with persuasive investor pitches.
- Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Directed research and development efforts in alignment with long-term strategic goals to maintain competitive advantage within the industry sector.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced the company''s reputation as an ethical business leader within the community.
- Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
- Implemented strong financial controls, ensuring accurate reporting and solid decision-making capabilities.
- Spearheaded product innovation efforts, bringing new products to market faster than competitors while maintaining quality standards.
- Guided mergers and acquisitions activities to expand corporate portfolio while achieving synergistic benefits from newly acquired entities.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Cultivated a positive company culture, promoting employee engagement and retention through tailored initiatives.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Led the successful acquisition of multiple companies, resulting in a larger market share and increased brand recognition.
Managing Director
Radiowave Communications Ltd
01.2007 - Current
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
- Oversaw complex negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
- Enhanced workplace safety protocols proactively addressing potential hazards before they became critical incidents.
- Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity accountability teamwork which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide growth objectives, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Established a high-performing executive team, recruiting top talent from diverse industries to drive organizational excellence.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
- Championed process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by investing in employee development programs and resources.
- Expanded market presence through successful negotiation of key partnerships and acquisitions.
Education
MBA -
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 08.2001
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Executive Leadership
- Risk Management
- Staff Management
- Operational leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Growth
- Project Management
- Strategic Visioning
- Operating Budgets
- Ethical Leadership
- Administrative Leadership
- Business Administration
- Public relations
- Operational Efficiency
- Process Improvements
- Financial Management
- Revenue Generation
- Negotiation
- Risk Assessments
- Operational Oversight
- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Planning
- Data-driven decision-making
- Organizational Management
- Business start up
- Revenue Growth
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
B2Z Logistics Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Director
Power Providers Co. Ltd
10.2014 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Utrack Africa Ltd
01.2007 - Current
Managing Director
Radiowave Communications Ltd
01.2007 - Current
MBA -
University of Nairobi
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