Muhammad Ashfaq-Ur-Rehman

Muhammad is a qualified executive with 17 years international experience (UAE, Malaysia, Kuwait & Pakistan) linked to Insurance, Takaful, Retail Banking and Management Consulting & Advisory. He has worked for institutions like Standard Chartered Bank, FWU Group & Commercial Union Life Assurance (currently known as Jubilee Life Insurance Company). He has been characterized as a successful business development expert and is credited with personal contribution to top-line and bottom-line performance success. He enjoys performing high level roles that undertake responsibilities with accountability at enterprise level. His motivation comes through achieving exceptional rather expected results. He is passionate about making difference in the people's lives, taking businesses to the next level, achieving profitable sustainable growth, delightful customer servicing and seamless processing of transactions. At present, Muhammad runs an independent Strategy house that offers consulting & advisory services to the senior management of Retail banks, Insurers, Takaful Operators, Insurance Brokerage firms & Wealth/Asset Management boutiques. He claims to be a problem–solver who can envision, formulate and recommend effective and efficient solutions to his clients. He enjoys in leading start-ups, turning around and building on the existing set-ups. . Muhammad graduated from Cass Business School. Additionally, he has expanded his knowledge horizon by acquiring qualifications in Insurance, Islamic Finance, Private Equity, Investment strategy, Applied Corporate Finance II and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Further, he writes and speaks. Specialities:  Turn around  Distribution Growth Catalyst  Sales & Customer Services (including customer retention)  Product Development & Management  Relationship Management & Marketing  Programme Management  Coaching, Mentoring & Team building  Operations & Start Ups Leadership  Building Strategic Partnerships  Business Development