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Amir Mohammad Qayyam Siddiqui

Address: Post Box 3256, Riyadh 11471, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Mobile: +966********* E-mail: adywif@r.postjobfree.com

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Professional Experience

Currently 12th January 2011 working as Business Development Director U for ‘AAE Systems Inc. USA’ based out of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Also forking for their local partner ‘WARUZ’ Looking after Local & International FMCG like dairy products, organic dates, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic fruits, fresh vegetables, & fresh feed,

Worked as Sales Manager for NADEC from April 1st 2007 till 31 December 2010.

Worked in "Watania Agriculture Company", Riyadh, from 12 July 2005 until 31December 2006 as EEExport Manager. Exporting organic juices, dates & other fresh products to the GCC, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, planning to enter the US market soon.

Worked for "Esper Oriental Trading Company" (Food Company) from 1st December 2003 until 30 June 2005 as

Worked in Nazih Trading Establishment (Cosmetics), from 31st May 2001 until 31st October 2003 as UMarketing & Sales ManagerU. Nazih Trading Establishment is a Dubai based Cosmetic Company. Riyadh, K.S.A.

Worked as UBrand ManagerU at Alhana Dairy & Juices, Riyadh, K.S.A. From 15th June 1999 to 29 March 2001

Accomplishments

Signed USD 150 million Real Estate project in South East Asia.

https://ekbis.sindonews.com/berita/1284849/179/wika-realty-gandeng-pt-nasa-kembangkan- proyek-tod-jakarta-river-city

Signed USD 100 million Infrastructure Project in another South East Asian Country.

http://saudigazette.com.sa/business/saudi-investors-commit-sr1-77bn-philippines/

https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/176750

https://riyadhpe.dfa.gov.ph/newsroom/press-releases/3276-pr-025-2017

Zambia proposal to First Lady.

https://www.arabnews.com/corporate-news/news/828631

Infrastructure projects worth USD 100 million in Central Asian Country. International Competitions & Other Accomplishments o Won 'Ex Aequo BIOL Saudi Arabia' Award at 14th International Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil competition 2009, Andria, Italy.

o Won 'Quality Mention' Award at 4th International Extra Virgin Olive Oil competition 2009, Beijing, China.

o Market penetration for NADEC Extra Virgin Olive oil in KSA & GCC. o Promoting Dairy products to GCC & African markets. o Purchased New Packaging machine for potatoes & onions for retail outlets from Holland. o Started a Warehouse Ambient & Refer for fruits & vegetables for retail & wholesale supplies. o Procuring from Local & international market to supply the local & GCC market. o Completed a Training course for 'Prospective Taster's of Virgin Olive Oil', Andria, Italy. o Drafted HHT (Route Pro) program for Sales Transactions for the Agriculture Division, NADEC. o Bio Fach 2008 'Visitors Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recommendation' Award won 26th Position. o Registered NADEC with World Food Logistics Organization & International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses.

o Registered NADEC as member of IFOAM

o Gave a presentation at Organic Forum regarding ‘Potential Role of Organic Society in Development of Organic Commerce’, for GTZ & Ministry of Agriculture, Saudi Arabia 2007. 2

KRA: Business Development Director AAE Systems Inc. USA, based out of Riyadh, KSA.

Working for a California based International Group which is into Project Management, Development, Supplies, Investment and Financing Solutions for medium to large scale greenfield projects.

Promoting AAE’s Services & Solutions - Direct & Institutional Sales, Marketing & Business Development in Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Strong network in above region with Heads of State, Ministers, Interlocutors, Diplomats, Bureaucrats, and Business professionals, interpersonal skills to enable professional communications with other parties (HNW & Family Offices).

Direct Experience in promoting investments / private investment placements.

Direct Experience in structuring, negotiating & realizing JVs, BOT / BOOT / PPP agreements.

Direct Experience in drafting and presenting Business Plans.

Strong in analytical skills, financial (Green) modeling, and problem solving.

Working on Food & Agriculture projects in Middle East and East Africa worth USD 200 millio KRA: Sales Manager The National Agricultural Development Company, (NADEC) Riyadh.

Looking after Direct & Institutional Sales for Local & International Market for Dairy, Juices, & Foods products like Cheese, Organic Dates, Organic Extra virgin Olive Oil & Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Packed Products to the GCC, Europe.

Participating in International Exhibitions Like in Europe, UK and in GCC.

In charge of Marketing and Sales functions & sales services & related administration of the Local & International Market.

Made a foray into new market in. Oman, Qatar & Kuwait, for Whole sale market as well as Potato chips making factories.

Advising top management on overall Local & International business projections and devise plan to achieve those in consonance with the company's corporate strategic plans and polices.

Formulating and negotiating contracts.

Sourcing & Seeds, Sorting, packing line machines

Implementations of Local & International Marketing plans, chart out appropriate actions plans, optimizing cost of marketing plan and responsible for the attainment of the Sales & Marketing objectives.

Training and leading a team of Sales personnel.

Conducting Marketing Research and collection of a precise information with regard to external environment, local market potential, competitors and customers moves and government rules and regulations.

Designing a proper follow up and action plan to evaluate the marketing / sales activities of the Agents / Distributors.

Formulation & Implementation of promotional and advertising materials.

Designing of Labels & Packaging of products, brochures, other promo materials etc International Deals & Market Research.

Opened up new markets like Pakistan, Iran & Malaysia in the East, Egypt.

Signed a deal with a UK based firm worth SR. 6.1 Million fresh fruits.

Increased Sales of Ostrich Skin to South Africa from SR. 750,000 to SR. 1.4 Million within 2 months of Joining the Company.

Made a foray into new market in Australia & New Zealand of Organic Dates worth SR. 675,000.

Opened up new markets like Oman, & Kuwait.

‘Market Research for Mineral Water, Power Horse & Holsten Beer’; Health Water Bottling Co., for 45 days in Jeddah. From 1st April 2001 to 15th May 2001

Promotional Campaign for FADECO Ice Creams, Dammam- in Riyadh, - Art Competition for School Children in 2000

Market Survey ‘Presence of Danah brand in Riyadh Market’ National Fruit Juice Company. (Danah), Dammam, Saudi Arabia. April 1999.

‘Consumer Opinion on Cola Drinks and its Advertising Campaign’ Final year project (MBA) -1998. Summer Training (Part of MBA curriculum)

Worked for ‘Confederation of Indian Industries’ for ‘The Lucknow Consumer Show October 98’

Consumer Survey ‘Service 2000’ in November 1998 for ‘ TVS Suzuki India Ltd.’, Lucknow, India.

Designed the Launching campaign of ‘Della Warren Finishing School’, in November 1998, India.

‘Pre-Launch Research on Mineral Water in Nine major cities of Uttar Pradesh’ (Province) PepsiCo India Holdings Ltd., Lucknow, India.6 weeks, July 1997.

‘Market Research on pricing of Competing Brands’ Arabian Danish Paints Co. (Dyrup Paints), Riyadh, 3

Saudi Arabia.‘2 weeks August 1997.

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Embassy of United States of America

• Organized a trip for H.E. James B. Smith & Mrs. Smith along with the Embassy delegation to visit NADEC Haradh Dairy Farm in May 2010

• Was involved in organizing a trips in collaboration with the US Embassy for the visit of H.E. James B. Smith along with his delegation. Due to confidentiality cannot reveal more details

• Currently involved in organizing a trip reference to Dates Fruit. Due to confidentiality cannot reveal more details

Embassy of Cameroon

o Organizing a trip for H.E. Iyatidjani along with the Embassy delegation to visit NADEC Haradh Dairy Farm

The Royal Palm Group, US. (Chairman- Mr. Gustavo Delos Reyes; MD – Mr. John Parke Wright IV) o Took the delegation to Onaiza- a date hub in central KSA and arranged a meeting with the Mayor of Onaiza Eng. Musaed Al Sulaim, and later with the Governor – HRH Faisal bin Mishal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, the governor of Al Qassim Region. Also arranged a visit to the local Date Fruit market o Assisted in establishing the US-Saudi Date Export Council with Local producers. o Acquiring an order for their Florida Orange juice from Nadec and Othaim o Instrumental in organizing a visit of the Managing Director Mr. Parke Wright IV to the NADEC Haradh farm, 2010

o Organized a visit to the Gulf Food Exhibition to explore business opportunities in the Middle East, February 2010

o Assisted in acquiring long term strategic business relationship at Agro Invest, 2009

Holstein Association, US. (Executive Director -Association Processing Services- Mr. Peter Cole) o Assisted in obtaining orders from NADEC for supplying Holstein Cows. o Assisted in obtaining orders from Al Rayan Dairy for supplying Holstein Cows.

Maine Potato Seed Board, US.(President - Joseph G. Lallande) o Assisted in obtaining order for Potato Seeds for long term basis with NADEC o Assisted in obtaining order from Leha Agriculture Company. o Collaborating with The Royal Palm Group for long tern supply of food commodities in Saudi Arabia.

Wafir International, KSA. (President - HRH Prince Nasser Al Sudairy o Assisted the President in seeking business opportunities at the Gulf Food Exhibition in Dubai, 2010.

Arya Biotechnologies, India. (Proprietor – Eng. Mukund Kulkarni) o Assisted in seeking order from NADEC and seeking other business opportunities in Saudi Arabia

Watania Agriculture Company.

• Organized workshops for organic food enthusiasts in various housing compounds and in enlightening the residents

• Instrumental in winning the Biol Award, Italy, 2005 and in 2006

• Registering Watania as member of IFOAM

Nazih (Cosmetics)

• Organized loyalty programs & offered different membership privileges & facilities and competitions.

• Started the Consumer Division, began supply to retail stores (supermarkets and pharmacies)

• Introduced cosmetics to professional beauticians and Beauty parlors in the Kingdom.

• ‘Group Annual Budget Meet 2002’, Nazih Trading Company, at Sheraton Deira, Dubai, from 7th to 9th January 2002.

Part time Work experience during Graduation:

Worked as a Management Executive (Marketing) for ‘Amigos Advertising’, Lucknow, India. From September 17th 1997 to march 15th 1998

Worked as a Marketing Executive for ‘Lakshya Marketing Pvt. Ltd.’, Lucknow, India. From June 1st 1995 to January 15th 1997

Worked as a Sales Executive for ‘Prachi Kutir Udyog.Sansthan’, Lucknow, India. From May 10th 1991 to 20th February 1995

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UEducational QualificationU

Post Graduation: Masters in Business Administration’ and specialization in Marketing from University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India. -1998.

Graduation: Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Botany & Zoology) from University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India. 1995.

Diploma: ‘Advertising & Public Relations’, from ‘Cambridge International College’, Leo Ville, Jersey, United Kingdom, 2003.

Schooling: Class XII & X from St. Francis’ College, Lucknow, India. –1991 & 1989 respectively. UEvent Organizing Skills:

Executive Member: ‘Scintilla 1997’ a Management Festival.

Coordinator: ‘Crossroads 1996 & 1997’ sponsored by TVS Scooty. (Crossroads - An Intercollegiate Festival organized by the Old Franciscans’ Association (Alumni) of St. Francis’ College, Lucknow, India.

Publicity and Advertisement In charge:

Rock Show by Renowned ‘Channel V’ Rock group ‘ Parikrama’ in 1994

‘Crossroads’ 1995 & 1994 sponsored by Bajaj Autos, Lucknow, India.

Cultural In charge: ‘Crossroads’ 1993, 1992 & 1991.

Founder: Founded a club in class 12th called ‘The Oasis Club’

Organizer: Cultural Intercollegiate Festival called ‘MINI FEST’ sponsored by “Leher Pepsi”. This was ‘Leher Pepsi’s first ever sponsorship of any kind in U.P. October 1990. Media Experience:

Worked on Saudi Arabian Channel 2 (English Service) on a Weekly Program called ‘Children Choice’ 1989. U

Leadership Qualities:

Captain:

University Softball Team at the All India Inter-Varsity Softball Championship, Chandigarh, India. February 1997.

House Captain in College 1990 – 1991; House Vice Captain in College 1989 - 1990.

Soccer Captain in College 1990 – 1991; Soccer Vice-Captain in College 1989 - 1990

Cricket Captain Junior College Team 1987.

Soccer Captain Junior College Team 1987.

Coach : Degree College Softball Coach - from March 1995 to August 1998. Team Leader: Placement Co-ordination team - LUMBA 1998. President: ‘The Oasis Club’ (College) 1990 - 1991. UAwards Received:

Cultural Awards

‘Best Critics Award’ for AD- Design of Air Conditioners.

2nd Prize in ‘Collage’ (District Level) at Regional Science Center, Lucknow, India. 1990.

2nd Prize in ‘Dumb Charades’ (District Level) organized by Rotary Club East, Lucknow, India, 1990. Sports Awards:

All Tournament Team Player- at Arabian National Softball Championships for Al Jomaih Team at Aramco Dhahran 2000.

University Color Holder 1996-97

Silver Star Recipient 1996-97

National Runner up at ‘18th Senior National Softball Championship’, Chandigarh 1997.

Best Batter 1997-98 (Softball)

Best Fielder 1994-95 (Softball)

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Best Sportsman of the Year 1990-91 (St. Francis’ College.)

Soccer Player of the Year 1990-91 (St. Francis’ College.)

Best Batter 1989-90 (Softball)

Junior India Probable at 7th Junior National Softball Championship, Indoor, M.P. 1988.

Twice Member of a Winning Inter Collegiate Soccer Team 1987 (St. Francis’ College.)

Winner for University of Lucknow in the Dr. K.K. Tandon Memorial Softball Tournament 1997-98

Runner up for University of Lucknow in the Dr. K.K. Tandon Memorial Softball Tournament 1996-97 & 1995-96.

Runner up for a Professional Club ‘All Star’ in the Dr. K.K. Tandon Memorial Softball Tournament 1990- 91 & 1988-89.

UPersonal Information

Date of Birth: March 23, 1973 ;

Nationality: Indian

Iqama: TRANSFERABLE;

Driving License: Valid Saudi & International Driving License I am confident that on being made a part of the company I can contribute immensely to the further development of the company, it's staff and the future of the expanding business. Amir M.Q. Siddiqui

Reference :-

His Highness Prince Majed Al Saud, Mr. Hussain Al Shammari, Chairman International Media Head

Private Office Divan E Maliki

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Contact details can be provided upon request

With PM of Sweden With the Vice President & Ambassador of Argentina With PM of India With President of Ingushetia

With PM of Australia With HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud With Chairman of The Swiss Banker’s Association With Minister of Coordinating Economy Indonesia With HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Al Saud

With the Secretary General & Vice President of OPEC With Governor of Riyadh Region

With Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region

Signature Ceremony RCCI PEZA Philippines.

After Signing meeting with H.E. Darmin Nastution, Min Coordinating Economy, Indonesia. With H.E. Majid Al Qasabi

With H.E. Khalid Al Falih

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