USMAN qureshi MBa; cpa,ca

EXECUTIVE Summary

An experienced global finance and operations executive in diverse roles and business

environments. Delivered outstanding value across industries including the telecom, banking,

manufacturing and oil and gas sectors. Proven capability of translating vision into strategy with

solid delivery of results. Extensive international experience in over 40 countries globally

including Canada, U.S., U.K. and several countries in South America, Europe and Asia.

Key competancies

Business Planning Mergers & Acquisitions

Financial Reporting Strategy

Performance Management Transformation

Education

Executive Development Programs – Harvard and INSEAD Business Schools, US & Europe

MBA – London School of Business, U.K. (Ranked no.1 by Financial Times in 2010)

CPA, CA Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, Canada

B.Comm. (Bachelor of Commerce) – Hailey College

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Director Strategic Planning & Programs, GTI, Royal Bank of Canada (2013

Present)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Warid Telecom (2011 2012)

Director Finance, Operations & Process Re engineering, Mobilink (2003 2010)

Internal Auditor, Société Internationale de Supervision Financière (SISF) (1998 2002)

Manager, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) LLP (1993 1997)

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Initiated the transformation of PMO managing 79 Projects valuing over $100 million

for Global Technology Infrastructure (GTI) at the largest financial institution in Canada

Co led the development of the Target Operating Model for $850 million Tech. Infra.

Led operational excellence with annual savings of $25 45 million

Led a $750 million debt restructuring deal with local and foreign lenders

Led the valuation on a $1 billion M&A transaction

Involved in new strategic start ups creating value in excess of $600 million

Championed projects with capex of over $110million that yielded pay back of 3 years

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Evaluated and advised the CEO and board on not to purse a MVNO offer

Led logistics operations with monthly inventory turnover averaging $65 million

Pioneered a BPO creating significant opportunities

Managed supply chain processes identifying efficiencies of over $2 million in 3 years

Re engineered organization processes creating value of $20 million from 2004 06

Created distribution model for franchisees facilitating working capital of $3 million

Designed customer registration process facilitating aquisition of 7 8 million new subs

Implemented best in class revenue assurance preventing $10 20 million annual leakages

Unearthed a $1 million fraud in a newly acquired subsidiary in Spain.

Completed fixed assets verification of $1 billion in an oil & gas company

EXPERIENCE

Director Strategic Planning & Programs, Global Technology Infrastructure, T&O

Royal Bank of Canada

2013 - Present

The Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Royal Bank or RBC Financial Group is the largest financial

institution in Canada, as measured by deposits, revenues, and market capitalization. The bank

serves 18 million clients and has 80,100 employees worldwide.

Tasked to run Global Technology Infrastructure as a business, leading a team of 56

Led the Efficiency Management Program delivering annual savings in excess of $46M

Initiated the transformation of the PMO managing portfolio of 79 Projects valuing $100M

Co led the development of Target Operating Model embedding strong business alignment

Initiated the development of Performance Management dashboard with the focus on

operational resiliency, productivity and efficiency

Re designed the IT Planning process covering people, processes and technology

Guided Vendor Management practices compliance with the enterprise VM framework

Improved internal communications by setting up and coaching a professional team

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Warid Telecom

2011 2012

Warid Telecom had 13m subscribers, $400 million annual revenues and $2.2 billion investments

Established strong financial governance framework with strong reporting and controls

Strengthened management reporting mechanism

Optimised working capital management through credit stretch and optimized collection process

Initiated restructuring of finance division in line with industry best practices

Managed short term cash flows based on targets set by the Board

Preparation of business plans for various strategic options available to the company

Facilitated the re structuring of over $ 750 million debt with international and local lenders

including the execution of a major hedge unwind transaction

Prepared and validated business plans for the debt restructuring exercise

Drove operational excellence through companywide performance improvement initiatives

Cultivated a culture of internal customer focus and business partner role within finance

Led a team of 190 staff in the Company

Mobilink, A Vimpelcom Telecom Company

Mobilink had 33 million subscribers, $1.1 billion in annual revenues and $3.5 billion of capital

investment. Vimpelcom’s turnover is $20 billion with 181 million subscribers in 20 countries

Director Finance Planning, Budgeting, Reporting & Business Excellence 2009 2011

Guided corporate strategy, risk policies, annual budgets and business plans

Prepared long term strategic business plans and budgets and presented to the Board

Prepared monthly financial reporting, budgets, market analysis, industry trends and KPI’s

Reviewed investment appraisals of all new projects, initiatives, acquisitions and ad hoc deals

Director Finance Operations and Revenue Assurance 2007 – 2008

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Managed operations including supply chain, logistics & procurement

Developed best in class revenue assurance system

Director Business Process Re engineering 2005 – 2006

Modeled credit and collections reducing bad debts with minimal customer dissatisfaction.

Re designed call centre processes increasing customer satisfaction and agent utilization

Re designed the cell site acquisition and build out process

Director Internal Audit 2003 2004

Established Internal Audit and Fraud Prevention function; reviewed processes & controls

Internal Auditor

Société Internationale de Supervision Financière S.A. (SISF) 1998 2002

A Swedish group ‘Kinnevik’ with investments in telecom (Millicom International & TELE 2),

media (MTG), newspapers (Metro), call centres (Transcom), paper pulp and packaging

(KORSNAS)

Executed internal audit, due diligence and consultancy assignments across the globe

Reviewed revenue assurance functionality identifying $3 million leakage in revenues

Resolved missing transactions dispute of GBP 400,000 for Hard Rock Café London

Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) LLP 1993 1998

Serviced a diverse client base in the technology, oil and gas, telecom and manufacturing sectors

Worked on statutory audits and other assurance engagements

Prepared internal control memorandums, management letters and representation letters

Maintained books of accounts and prepared financial statements in accordance with IFRS

affiliations & interest

Avid Golfer

Actively pursuing Board Memberships for Small Companies / Not for Profit Organisations

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ReFERENCES

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