Akeed Azmi
About Akeed Azmi
Akeed Azmi is a co-founder of Cercli, a platform that automates payroll and HR processes for the MENA region, with a background in operations and management across various companies including Careem and Kitopi.
Work at Cercli
Akeed Azmi serves as Co-Founder at Cercli, a company focused on automating payroll and HR processes for the MENA region. He has been with Cercli since 2023, contributing to the development of a platform that integrates payroll and HR tools to enhance workplace operations. His role involves leveraging his expertise in managing payroll systems to streamline processes for businesses in the region.
Previous Experience at Careem
Akeed Azmi held multiple positions at Careem, a prominent ride-hailing service in the MENA region. He worked as Head of Operations from 2019 to 2020, overseeing operational strategies in Dubai. Prior to that, he served as Program Manager - Corporates from 2017 to 2018 and as Manager - Deliveries from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency.
Experience at Kitopi
Akeed Azmi was employed at Kitopi, a cloud kitchen platform, from 2020 to 2023. He initially served as Director of Operations - Strategic Projects for 10 months before transitioning to Director of Global Growth & Expansion for three years. In these roles, he played a key part in driving the company's growth and operational strategies in Dubai.
Education and Expertise
Akeed Azmi holds an MSc in Electronics, Communications and Computer Engineering from the University of Nottingham, completed in 2013. He also earned a BEng (Honors) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the same institution in 2012. Additionally, he studied at Harvard Business School Online, achieving the Core: Credential of Readiness, and completed CFA Level 2 in June 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in managing payroll systems and operational strategies.
Research and Leadership Roles
Akeed Azmi has held various research and leadership positions. He worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Nottingham for three months in 2011. He also served as Diversity & Sustainability Officer at the same university from 2011 to 2012 and was President of the Post Graduate Student Association from 2012 to 2013. These roles reflect his commitment to academic and community engagement.