Murtaza Mankani, MBA, Pmp
About Murtaza Mankani, MBA, Pmp
Murtaza Mankani is a Brand Strategy and Management Leader with extensive experience in managing brand portfolios across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. He currently works at Interac Corp. and has held various positions at British American Tobacco and Pakistan Tobacco Company Ltd.
Current Role at Interac Corp
Murtaza Mankani serves as the Brand Strategy & Management Leader at Interac Corp. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's branding efforts in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His role involves overseeing brand strategy and management, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience at British American Tobacco
Murtaza Mankani has a significant history with British American Tobacco (BAT), where he held various roles from 2004 to 2015. His positions included Brand Manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Head of Brand Marketing for Algeria, Regional Brand Manager for Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Area Head of Brand Marketing for the Middle East Area. His tenure at BAT spanned multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia, Algeria, the UK, and the UAE.
Education and Expertise
Murtaza Mankani earned his MBA in Marketing from Lahore University of Management Sciences, where he studied from 1997 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in brand strategy and management, particularly in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and fintech sectors.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his corporate roles, Murtaza Mankani is the Founder and Director of Hispar General Trading LLC, a position he has held since 2015 in Dubai, UAE. This venture reflects his entrepreneurial spirit and his commitment to brand management in diverse markets.
Skills in Brand Management
Murtaza Mankani possesses skills in translating consumer data into actionable insights and crafting consumer stories anchored in research. His ability to manage brand portfolios across various regions, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, enhances his effectiveness as a brand leader.