Tariq Syed
About Tariq Syed
Tariq Syed serves as the CEO of Red Ventures Europe and has played a significant role in establishing and expanding the company's European operations since 2017. He has a diverse background in business development and investment banking, with previous positions at O2, Bear Stearns, BT, GE Capital, and NBCUniversal Media.
Current Role at Red Ventures
Tariq Syed serves as the CEO of Red Ventures Europe, a position he has held since 2017. Under his leadership, the European operations have expanded significantly. He has been pivotal in integrating the culture of quick-thinking and assumption-challenging from Red Ventures US into the European context. Additionally, he oversees RVU, which includes brands such as Uswitch, Confused.com, Money, Rastreator, and LeLynx.fr, since 2018.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications and Media
Tariq Syed has a diverse background in telecommunications and media. He worked at O2 (Telefónica UK) as an Investor Relations Manager from 2001 to 2003. He also held various roles at NBCUniversal Media, LLC, including Vice President of International Business Development from 2007 to 2011, and Managing Director for Central Europe from 2011 to 2013. His experience also includes a position at Bear Stearns as an Associate in TMT Investment Banking from 2005 to 2006.
Business Development and Leadership Roles
Before his current positions, Tariq Syed worked at BT as a Business Development Manager from 1997 to 2001. He was involved in the Experienced Commercial Leadership Programme at GE Capital from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he served as Managing Director of Digital Assets and Thematic Channels at Antenna from 2014 to 2017, and as Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales at NBCUniversal Media for a brief period in 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Tariq Syed holds an MBA from IESE Business School, where he studied from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a BSc in Mathematics and Management Studies from King's College London, completing his studies there from 1994 to 1997. His educational background has equipped him with analytical and management skills relevant to his professional roles.
Key Achievements in Business Growth
Tariq Syed played a significant role in the joint acquisition of the ZPG Group in 2018, which was a crucial development in the establishment of RVU. His leadership has been instrumental in the inception and growth of Red Ventures' European operations since 2017, contributing to the company's strategic expansion in the region.