Aamir Alavi
About Aamir Alavi
Aamir Alavi serves as the Chief Strategic Delivery Officer for International Hubs at Sun Life, leveraging extensive experience in project management and business transformation across various financial institutions. He holds an MBA from Lahore University of Management Sciences and has led initiatives that include award-winning digital solutions and the application of robotics and automation in operational efficiency.
Current Role at Sun Life
Aamir Alavi serves as the Chief Strategic Delivery Officer for International Hubs at Sun Life. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in Hong Kong SAR. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and delivering innovative solutions across international markets.
Previous Experience at Sun Life
Before his current role, Aamir Alavi worked at Sun Life as a Business Consultant for a duration of four months in 2021. His responsibilities included providing insights and recommendations to improve business processes and customer service strategies within the organization.
Education and Professional Development
Aamir Alavi holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Lahore University of Management Sciences, where he studied from 2003 to 2005. He also completed a BSc in Economics at the same institution. In 2021, he furthered his education through MIT Sloan Executive Education, earning a certificate in Digital Business Strategy, and completed a course in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School Online.
Career Background
Aamir Alavi has a diverse career spanning various roles in prominent financial institutions. He worked at NatWest Group as a Regional Programme and PMO Manager from 2009 to 2011 and held multiple positions at AXA between 2011 and 2021, including Senior Project Manager and Head of Project Management Office. He also served as a Sales and Product Manager at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. from 2005 to 2006.
Achievements and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Aamir Alavi has led initiatives that resulted in award-winning digital solutions aimed at enhancing customer experience. He has experience in applying robotics and automation to improve efficiency through straight-through processing. His project management approach utilizes Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid models, and he has successfully executed M&A and regulatory programs.