Experience

The Future Connoisseurs

• United States
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  The first of its kind in the world, this by-invitation-only, membership-based alliance brings together an exclusive legion of elite designers, innovators, and thought-leaders who propel the luxury industry into the future. Connecting these visionaries with high-end connoisseurs allows designers to prioritize their artistry, craftsmanship, and futuristic vision without the need to compromise or strive for commercial appeal. The first of its kind in the world, this by-invitation-only, membership-based alliance brings together an exclusive legion of elite designers, innovators, and thought-leaders who propel the luxury industry into the future. Connecting these visionaries with high-end connoisseurs allows designers to prioritize their artistry, craftsmanship, and futuristic vision without the need to compromise or strive for commercial appeal.



City Tech, CUNY

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Professor & Mentor

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Lecturing various courses related to Luxury and Branding. Commissioned by the University, Chocolate Luxe event was a student-driven production addressing campus Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. I co-chaired this four-month project where I delivered a Keynote speech on Futurist Trends for Connoisseurs of Luxury and organized and moderated a Panel Discussion with key professionals in the field of fashion and technology. Lecturing various courses related to Luxury and Branding. Commissioned by the University, Chocolate Luxe event was a student-driven production addressing campus Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. I co-chaired this four-month project where I delivered a Keynote speech on Futurist Trends for Connoisseurs of Luxury and organized and moderated a Panel Discussion with key professionals in the field of fashion and technology.



Shahzad HAIDER

• United States
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant, Curator & Author

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  An international luxury industry expert and an academic scholar with practical marketing experience of 22+ years. Mr. HAIDER has successfully created exclusive niche and top international luxury brands for the “Connoisseurs of Luxury”. With his global marketing career as a mentor, he has created luxury icons that heed global recognition. An international luxury industry expert and an academic scholar with practical marketing experience of 22+ years. Mr. HAIDER has successfully created exclusive niche and top international luxury brands for the “Connoisseurs of Luxury”. With his global marketing career as a mentor, he has created luxury icons that heed global recognition.



The Scent

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Curator

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

  The First International Celebration of Artistic & Niche Fragrances in the Middle East held in January 2018, in Dubai. An event par excellence bringing together the world’s best Artistic Perfumery from around the world. An innovative celebration with an artistic flair and promises to be an olfactory platform for buyers and fragrance enthusiasts globally. We aim to become an international source of the most innovative, artistic and ultra-exclusive perfume collections and a significant reference point from an international perspective impacting international markets. The SCENT aspires to become a global center of artistic niche perfumes and an exclusive international stage dedicated to innovation and excellence in the fragrance industry. Show less



The Fragrance Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman

  • Oct 2008 - May 2019

  Fragrance Foundation Arabia was founded on the 27th of October 2008 by signing the license agreement with Rochelle Bloom and Miss Mary Ellen Lapsansky, president and vice-president of The Fragrance Foundation, New York,US and Shahzad HAIDER as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Fragrance Foundation Arabia in Dubai. Fragrance Foundation Arabia was founded on the 27th of October 2008 by signing the license agreement with Rochelle Bloom and Miss Mary Ellen Lapsansky, president and vice-president of The Fragrance Foundation, New York,US and Shahzad HAIDER as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Fragrance Foundation Arabia in Dubai.



Esmod Dubai - The French Fashion Institute

• United Arab Emirates
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Faculty

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2012

  Head of faculty of Masters in fashion marketing degree courses. Curriculum and lectures were planned as per the Esmod International Fashion university group guidelines. ESMOD Dubai is the only French Fashion University fully dedicated to professional fashion education in the Middle East. Head of faculty of Masters in fashion marketing degree courses. Curriculum and lectures were planned as per the Esmod International Fashion university group guidelines. ESMOD Dubai is the only French Fashion University fully dedicated to professional fashion education in the Middle East.



Nestlé

• Switzerland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Brand Manager

  • 1996 - 1999

  Managing brands in terms of sales, distribution, launches, ATL, BTL, merchandising and promotions. Managing brands in terms of sales, distribution, launches, ATL, BTL, merchandising and promotions.