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Shah Zāmin Khan

Shah Zāmin Khan

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive expertise in market research methodologies, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and statistical software including SPSS, E-views, Mini-Tab, Think-Cell, and XLSTAT. Proven track record in project management and business development, complemented by strong team leadership and client relationship management skills. Adept at delivering compelling presentations and leveraging analytical thinking to drive strategic decision-making. Skilled in collaboration and contract negotiation techniques, with in-depth industry knowledge. Committed to advancing business objectives and fostering growth through innovative solutions and strategic insights.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Research Director, Head of Research and Insights

DRC
Riyadh
04.2018 - 05.2025
  • Orchestrated business development and client relationship management, cultivating new partnerships while sustaining existing client engagements.
  • Led and developed a high-performing team within the market research function, driving innovative research methodologies.
  • Enhanced Private Sector Business initiatives with a focus on B2C strategies.
  • Transformed the company from an LLC to a Public Listed Company on the Saudi Stock Exchange.

Deputy General Manager Research

Qyas
Riyadh
03.2015 - 03.2018
  • Managed a portfolio of large public sector and private sector clients with research studies related to market understanding, customer satisfaction, innovation, market expansion, new products / concepts development and market size where the owner of the company commented on my performance is 'A man of commitment and delivery'.

Senior Research Manager

Ipsos
UAE & Saudi Arabia
04.2013 - 02.2015
  • Managed total project oversight encompassing client servicing, proposal development, data analysis, report composition, and presentations delivered to the marketing team and senior management.
  • Championed business development efforts, establishing new client relationships and nurturing existing ones.

Senior Research Account Manager

Ipsos
Kuwait
03.2011 - 03.2013
  • Accomplished successful projects with value addition and knowledge transfer programs in the sectors of Telecom, Banking and finance and dairy products.

Senior Research Consultant

Leading Market and Economic Research Group
Riyadh
12.2008 - 02.2011
  • Worked on market understanding and feasibility studies which focus on new market expansions and growth.

Research & Client Servicing Manager

Oasis Insights (now KANTAR)
Karachi
02.2007 - 11.2008
  • Led a team of researchers to deliver multiple projects in sectors such as telecom, banking, lubricants, agriculture and FMCGs.

Project Manager

SMAR International (Pvt.) Limited
Karachi
04.2001 - 01.2007
  • Handled large scale projects such as census of point of sales POPs and point of consumption (POCs) across 500 cities in Pakistan for Unilever and same exercise for Shell Pakistan and BAT British American Tobacco.

Visiting Faculty (Taught Economics)

Karachi
10.1998 - 04.2001

Trainee Research Economist

Karachi
05.1998 - 09.1998

Lecturer in Social Sciences

Swat
05.1995 - 01.1997

Education

M.A.S - Applied Economics

University of Karachi
02.1997 - 04.1998

M.A. - Economics

University of Peshawar
04.1994 - 04.1996

Certified Professional - Marketing Research

Georgia University
03.2007 - 04.2008

Certification - CX

CX Academy
03.2023 - 08.2023

Skills

  • Market research methodologies
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Qualitative analysis
  • Statistical software (SPSS, E-views, Mini-Tab, Think-Cell, XLSTAT)
  • Project management
  • Business development
  • Team leadership
  • Client relationship management
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Contract negotiation techniques
  • In-Depth industry knowledge
  • Decision-Making competency

Accomplishments

  • Headed the research function and supported the growth plan that led the company to a successful listing in Saudi Stock Exchange, 04/2024
  • Took initiatives of building a successful Saudi team and knowledge transfer programs that led achieving company goals and business targets, 03/2018 - 03/2025
  • Implemented effective and innovative market research frameworks and research methodologies that resulted insightful and quality research outputs that helped retained the business and open doors for new business in Saudi Market
  • Contributed to Vision 2030 strategic KPIs in terms of providing research inputs, insights and recommendation to public sector and private sector clients
  • Implemented and executed large scale research projects and studies based on best practices and global standards in Saudi Arabia

Languages

Arabic
English
Urdu
Pashto

Timeline

Certification - CX

CX Academy
03.2023 - 08.2023

Senior Research Director, Head of Research and Insights

DRC
04.2018 - 05.2025

Deputy General Manager Research

Qyas
03.2015 - 03.2018

Senior Research Manager

Ipsos
04.2013 - 02.2015

Senior Research Account Manager

Ipsos
03.2011 - 03.2013

Senior Research Consultant

Leading Market and Economic Research Group
12.2008 - 02.2011

Certified Professional - Marketing Research

Georgia University
03.2007 - 04.2008

Research & Client Servicing Manager

Oasis Insights (now KANTAR)
02.2007 - 11.2008

Project Manager

SMAR International (Pvt.) Limited
04.2001 - 01.2007

Visiting Faculty (Taught Economics)

10.1998 - 04.2001

Trainee Research Economist

05.1998 - 09.1998

M.A.S - Applied Economics

University of Karachi
02.1997 - 04.1998

Lecturer in Social Sciences

05.1995 - 01.1997

M.A. - Economics

University of Peshawar
04.1994 - 04.1996
Shah Zāmin Khan