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Khursheed S. — Senior FMCG Business Development Executive from United Arab Emirates

Khursheed S.

Senior FMCG Business Development Executive

United Arab Emirates 6+ years
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Khursheed A. is a seasoned Commercial, Sales & Business Development Leader with over 25 years of extensive experience in the FMCG industry, predominantly across the UAE and GCC markets. His career highlights include a 12-year stint with Masafi Co. LLC, where he was instrumental in driving Modern Trade growth and expanding regional business. Under his leadership, regional revenues surged from AED 60 million to AED 100 million, and market share grew from 35% to 45%. His expertise encompasses P&L management, strategic planning, and route-to-market strategies. As an Advisor to T57 AI Food Ecosystem, he is currently imparting strategic direction on FMCG commercial strategy and AI-enabled supply chain initiatives. Mr. Khursheed's impressive tenure has also included roles at Atyab Food Industries, Al Khayam Bakery & Sweets, Metropolic Paper Industries, Baja Food Industries, and Lifco International, showcasing his robust skills in distributor management, sales forecasting, and trade marketing across various platforms and channels. He holds an MBA from the National Institute of Management in India and continues to be recognized for his ability to drive sustainable business growth and build high-performing teams.

Experience

  • Advisor – Commercial Strategy & Business Development

    T57 – AI Food Ecosystem · 2025 — Present
    Provide advice to the leadership on commercial strategy, business development, and market expansion in the global FMCG and food ecosystem. Develop strategies for onboarding retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to the T57 platform.
  • Business Development Manager

    Atyab Food Industries LLC - Dubai · 2024 — 2025
    Drive business development and sales operations across Modern Trade, General Trade, and HORECA channels. Manage strategic key accounts, overseeing negotiations and promotional agreements.
  • Sales & Marketing Manager

    Al Khayam Bakery & Sweets LLC, Dubai · 2023 — 2024
    Oversee sales and marketing operations throughout the UAE, managing Modern Trade, General Trade, and HORECA channels. Establish relationships with key retailers and distributors, and lead customer acquisition initiatives.
  • Accounts Sales Manager

    Metropolic Paper Industries (Ittihad Investment Group), Dubai · 2020 — 2022
    Manage sales operations and business development across Modern Trade, General Trade, and Away-from-Home channels. Foster strategic relationships with key accounts and collaborate with marketing and supply chain teams.
  • Sales Manager

    Baja Food Industries Co. LLC, Dubai · 2018 — 2020
    Oversee UAE sales operations for a range of premium FMCG products. Develop sales strategies and lead the sales team to meet defined performance objectives.
  • Operations Manager – Cheese Factory

    Lifco International Industrial Co. LLC, Dubai · 2017 — 2017
    Direct factory operations, ensuring efficient production, sales, and distribution. Develop and implement strategies for inventory management and distributor performance.
  • Sales & Marketing Manager

    Maatouk Factories LLC, Dubai · 2013 — 2016
    Manage sales and business development in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. Build distributor networks and oversee key account management, while coordinating with marketing and supply chain teams.
  • Modern Trade Manager – Abu Dhabi & Al Ain

    Masafi Co. LLC (Al Ghurair Group), Dubai · 2001 — 2013
    Lead the Modern Trade business for a diverse portfolio of products. Manage strategic relationships with retailers and develop business plans and sales forecasts to enhance market penetration.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    National Institute of Management (NIM) · — — 2008

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