Zehra Akbar
About Zehra Akbar
Zehra Akbar serves as the Senior Director of Strategy & Operations at SparkCognition and has held various strategic roles across multiple organizations, including SkyGrid and Deloitte. She holds a Master's degree in Global Policy Studies from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences.
Current Role at SkyGrid
Zehra Akbar serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at SkyGrid, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees strategic initiatives and operational frameworks to enhance the company's market positioning. Her leadership focuses on aligning SkyGrid's goals with industry trends and customer needs, ensuring the organization remains competitive in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Previous Experience at SparkCognition
Zehra Akbar has held multiple roles at SparkCognition, including Senior Manager and later Senior Director of Strategic Operations. She worked at SparkCognition from 2017 to 2019 and then again from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to the development and implementation of strategic operations that supported the company's growth and innovation in artificial intelligence solutions.
Professional Background
Zehra Akbar's professional background includes significant experience in strategy and operations across various organizations. She worked at Accenture as a Management Consulting Associate from 2013 to 2014 and at Deloitte as a Senior Strategy Consultant from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she held positions at HSBC as a Corporate Banking Intern and at USAID as a Program Manager, providing her with a diverse skill set in strategic planning and operational management.
Educational Qualifications
Zehra Akbar earned a Master of Global Policy Studies from The University of Texas at Austin. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in policy analysis and economic principles, which she applies in her strategic roles.