Experience

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  AIMERS

  • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • Advisor

    • Jul 2022 - Present
    • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

    AIM Education & Research Society – A non-governmental organization (NGO), non-profit, voluntary citizens’ group and United Nations accredited - which is organized on a local, national or international level.Task-oriented and driven by people with a common interest, we perform a variety of service and humanitarian functions, bring citizen concerns to Governments,AIM Education & Research Society is registered under AP Societies Registration Act, 2001 with the Registration No 810 of 2008. The AIM Education & Research Society was founded by the Visionary, Philanthropist and Educationalist with the main objective to promote and popularize quality education to uplift the standards of student among the general masses by providing skill development and Training.https://aimers.co.in/asif-hyder-parvez/

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  A & B Global Mining

  • Centurion - South Africa / Jaipur - India / Dubai - UAE

  • Head of Business Development

    • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Centurion - South Africa / Jaipur - India / Dubai - UAE

    ABGM is a leading niche mining consultancy and provides a world-class service to our clients. Our multi-discipline and multi-commodity team of professional consultants specialise in both underground and surface, hard-rock and soft-rock, mining operations. The core services focus on mineral resource management (MRM), mine optimisation, LOM mine planning and practical mining solutions. Our solution footprint further includes, inter alia: scoping and feasibility studies, geological services and studies, open pit and underground mine design and scheduling, ventilation design, geotechnical studies and applications, process modelling, legal compliance, digitalisation and clean energy solutions.

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  Vision Think Tank

  • Rome Area, Italy & Brussels, Belgium

  • Management Consultant

    • Jun 2009 - Present
    • Rome Area, Italy & Brussels, Belgium

    Vision is dedicated to strategic thinking on the transformations triggered by technologies and globalization, aim is promotion of open dialogue and cooperation between all sectors of society. Projects: Italian and European Universities in the global market of Innovation: reforms and triggers of change; The Politics and Economics of happiness; The Kyoto of the Cities; & The future of Europe.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vision_%28Italian_think_tank%29- Drafted the conference paper & coordinated to organize the conference on :"The Pursuit of Happiness" at British Embassy, Rome (Italy) in collaboration with TN2020 & British Council(http://www.visionwebsite.eu/UserFiles/File/filedascaricare/PP_Happiness_06.pdf)- Coordinated to organize the conference on "Kyoto of the Cities", Napoli, Italy- VISA and Work Permit Issues in Italy : A Broader View: http://www.visionblog.eu/blogdivision/blog/articolo.asp?articolo=181Profile : Visionaries (http://www.visionwebsite.eu/vision_en/staff.php)

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  Innovatorie Europei - BRICS

  • Rome, Italy

  • Founder & India-Africa Coordinator (BRICS Chapter)

    • Oct 2011 - Present
    • Rome, Italy

    European Think Tank (http://www.innovatorieuropei.com/)"The Think Tank aims to promote meaningful dialogue and business cooperation between European stakeholders and their Indian counterparts"http://www.innovatorieuropei.com/chi-siamo/organizzazione/innovatori-europei-indiahttp://www.innovatorieuropei.com/chi-siamo/think-tank/bricsPublications: 1. Indian Steel : http://www.innovatorieuropei.com/redazione/editoriali/indian-steel2. India Challenges Ahead: http://www.innovatorieuropei.com/redazione/editoriali/india-challenges-ahead3. FDI in Indian retail sector & EU: http://www.innovatorieuropei.com/redazione/editoriali/fdi-in-indian-retail-sector-and-eu-businessProfile : (http://www.innovatorieuropei.com/gli-innovatori-europei/asif-parvez)

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  LHD S.p.A. - Telescopic Forks and Load Handling Devices

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Country Representative

    • Nov 2019 - Present
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    With over 30 years of experience the LHD Group is a worldwide operating company specialized in telescopic forks and other load handling devices and systems. LHD S.p.A. is a first tier development and production partner.

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  OPTIMULT

  • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

  • General Manager - Strategy and Business Development

    • Oct 2020 - Aug 2022
    • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

    • Develop and implement business plans and strategic development of assigned accounts & projects • Develop and provide oversight to a project pipeline and quality investment opportunities in renewable and mining sectors in the target countries/region employing trends, market analysis and sector/country knowledge • Lead and supervise members of the business development team to ensure the project's achievement • Oversee the implementation of different contracts; build & and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders

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  DINNOVUM

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Director

    • Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    DInnovum is strategic advisor and premier global provider in Big Data and Analytics to Fortune 1000 business and technology executives and industry leaders. DInnovum understands the technical elements crucial to facilities and provides strategic insights to help clients in achieving their key business objectives.

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  Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Member

    • Mar 2014 - Dec 2020
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    YALDA provides a forum for youth on the African continent and those abroad with a commitment to the welfare of Africa. By networking with professionals, mentors and each other, members will increase their capacity to take on positive leadership roles in their universities, countries and on the continent. Through YALDA, members will implement their short and long-term visions for Africa.

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  Atha Group

  • Kolkata (India), Johannesburg (South Africa) & London (UK)

  • Assistant General Manager

    • Feb 2012 - Aug 2019
    • Kolkata (India), Johannesburg (South Africa) & London (UK)

    . M&A and Business Development opportunities in EMEA (focusing on Southern Africa & South -East Asia); . Strategy formulation & Fund raising for Solar PV projects of size 50-250 MW for investments in India and Africa; . Spearheading capital raises targeting over $200M (venture capital, growth equity, corporate capital, project finance). Liasoning with PE/Asset Management and Renewable companies; involved in origination, structuring & execution of renewable energy transactions including PFI/PPP;. Investment evaluation of deals and tender/bid management for India, Asia & Africa;. Identifying potential investment targets/JV's in Mining & Power;. Assist in execution of Mining License of >100 million tonne Underground Coal Mine Project & Prospecting License(s) & Feasibility Study;. Feasibility study of 300 MT Iron Ore reserve & 1.2 MTPA Pellet Plant in Limpopo, South Africa. Coordinate with Dept of Energy, Mineral Resources, Environment Affairs, Water Affairs, Labour, Trade & Industry etc; . Conducting market entry strategy; due diligence; pre-feasibility reports, bankable feasibility reports; . Trading (Coal & Iron-Ore); Shipping/Port - Richards Bay Coal Terminal; Railway Infrastructure & logistics (Transnet and Grindrod), Freight Rate/Chartering etcSectors Mining and Metals: Coal, Iron-ore, Manganese, Limestone, Phosphate etcPower: Thermal & Renewable (Wind & Solar PV)Transportation: Shipping & RailwaysFMCG. Member India Business Forum, South Africa. Associated with Centre of Dynamics, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria

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  Vision and Value, Brussels, Belgium

  • Italy
  • Business Consulting and Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Management Consultant & Business Development

    • Apr 2010 - Jan 2012

    • Technical proposal writer for calls of proposal and tenders of European Commission/Parliament (and for other donors UN, Member State Govt. etc); and execution and technical assistance of projects won as per terms of reference (ToR)..• Covered all parts of business development : identification of opportunities, identification of consortium partners, preparation of expressions of interest, tender proposal preparation including planning, logical framework, time plans, search for and contracting of key experts, drafting of rationale and strategy, financial proposal and layout.• Mapping of key strategic issues & new ideas; execution of selected initiatives & optimizing communication across cross functional lines to foster business growth opportunities, built statistics models, reporting to MD & supervising associates.• Liasing & representing the company on research missions & events and conferences; understanding and managing client expectations and requirements with other Consulting firms, Think Tanks, research centres & public institutions; LSE-London, OECD-France, Deutschland Denken, Expanzio-Hungary, Demos-UK, ESCP-Italy, Red2Red-Spain, AKEP-Greece etc• Review of project documentation & implementation (investment & financial plans, feasibility studies, cost/risk analysis, OPs & appraisal of legal, institutional/structuring, economic/budgeting) including monitoring & technical assistance.• Project Management of European Commission (EC) Study on the “Participation of and Impact on Least Favored Groups of Cohesion Policy in Romania” in coordination with Metro Media Transilvania-Romania.• Youngest Participant to attend the high level conference on "4th EU-India Joint Seminar on Employment and Social Policy", European Commission, Brussels (Belgium), 2010(http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=88&langId=en&eventsId=269&furtherEvents=yes)

  • Management Consultant

    • Apr 2009 - Mar 2010

    - Coordinated the evaluation of “European Social Fund” (ESF) > 60billion euros to account for the use of ESF resources and assess the effectiveness, efficiency and impacts of ESF assistance in member states during the entire programming period (2000-2006): DG Employment (European Commission).- Assisted the mid-term evaluation of the community programme for employment & social solidarity-PROGRESS (2007-2013), DG Employment (EC), to provide analysis & policy advice on Progress policy areas, monitoring & reporting on the implementation of EU legislation and policies, promoting policy transfer and to relay the views of the stakeholders & society at large.- Led the “Internationalization of Italian Universities” project with a focus on India and China to strengthen tie-up and exchange programs between students, researchers and teachers, Govt. of Italy, Rome, Italy.

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  Intesa Sanpaolo

  • Milan Area, Italy

  • Investment Banking Associate

    • 2008 - 2008
    • Milan Area, Italy

    • Performed/developed financial models for DCF valuation, accretion/dilution, merger-modeling & cash-sweep analysis.• Prepared term sheet/loan documentation and pitches for investments; financing/ refinancing with credit department. • Constructed detailed projection, due diligence, valuation/return models; merits/risks assessments of investments/market.• Assisted senior team members in three deals (& syndicated deals) with RBS, BNL, UniCredit Bank; value ~500m Euro.• Prepared a detail report/data on last 25 year of world shipping industry covering KPI’s and projecting future trends.

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  The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Marine Engineer Officer

    • Sep 2003 - Sep 2007
    • Mumbai Area, India

    • Responsible for troubleshooting, management of ship machinery & liaised port officials & surveyors during sailing.• Evaluated the turbine output with Wartsila-Dubai & increased its efficiency by 30% & reduced trip disorders by 80%.• Carried out dry-docking of ship at Cochin Port, India with senior engineer’s & port management, project worth 500k$.• Led & coordinated bunkering operations of crude oils & ensured compliance of regulations laid out by IMO, London. • Coordinated & repaired the ship’s main engine failure, record time of 24 hours (normal 36 hrs) at Singapore mid-sea.• Carried out cargo handling & maintenance of deck machinery like cranes(5-200 tones),derricks, winches, mooring etc.• Strategized turbine filter change with sister ship filter (savings ~95000$) & restructured fuel & inventory management.• Led & prevented Oil spill into sea (marine-pollution) at Haldia, India & increased maritime safety & mobility onboard.• Sailed on merchant vessels across Asia and Middle-east on tankers.• Received 1 year workshop competency certificate from Indian Naval Dockyard (Indian Navy), Mumbai. • Carried out workshop operations and on-board training on Naval Aircraft Carriers (Vikrant & Viraat), Submarines (Russian & German) and Frigates series. • Member of Maritime Union of India.