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Mahiar Afrooz

Mahiar Afrooz

Dubai,DU

Summary

Results-driven Business Developer Director with extensive experience in property development, project management, and strategic leadership. Proven track record in overseeing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality standards, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget. Expertise in luxury and residential property markets, with a strong focus on design excellence, team management, and stakeholder engagement. Committed to driving business growth and delivering outstanding results.

Skilled in negotiation and team collaboration, Adaptable and resourceful leader, dedicated to improving productivity objectives and increasing revenue. Trains and mentors managers to nurture cohesive leadership team that cultivates strong work culture, top quality standards and high employee performance. Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Business Developer Director

Developer
Dubai, UAE
02.2024 - Current
  • Spearhead overall operations and strategic direction of Luxury developer, luxury boutique property development firm known for exclusive residential projects in Dubai.
  • Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
  • Increased new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
  • Generated and achieved regional revenue goals, exceeding targets within company growth strategies.

CEO

M A Design Studio
Stockholm, SWEDEN
09.2016 - 10.2023
  • Increased new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
  • Cultivated strong work culture and high standards to drive employee retention and performance.
  • Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Managed team performance, celebrating successes and identifying areas to improve.
  • Developed innovative, robust design solutions through collaboration with technical teams.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

Partner

XLNT Living
Sweden, SWEDEN
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Partnered in successful development of 260 residential apartments, overseeing all stages of development from concept to handover.
  • Developed and delivered company strategy, responding to legal changes and developments.

Project Manager

Demind Group
Dubai, UAE
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Led project management for construction and design across multiple developments, commercial projects.
  • Prepared and managed project plans from end to end, meeting required milestones.
  • Led meetings with both client and internal teams to facilitate and drive project completion and provide status updates.
  • Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
  • Acted as single point of contact for stakeholders.
  • Managed contract negotiations between clients, seeking mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Negotiated contract terms for maximised client benefit and profit.
  • Notified finance and billing teams of milestone completions to support accurate and timely client invoicing.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Business

Westerlundska
STOCKHOLM
August 1998 - 06.2002

Skills

    Strategic Leadership and Business Development

    Project Management and Construction Oversight

    Budgeting and Financial Management

    Team Leadership and Cross-functional Collaboration

    Negotiation and Stakeholder Management

    Design and Quality Assurance

  • Business development
  • Strategic planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving skills
  • Adaptive leadership
  • Business scaling
  • Operational management

Languages

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
Persian
Fluent
Spanish
Elementary

Certification

During periods between roles, I actively engaged in independent property development, successfully managing the end-to-end process of residential projects. Additionally, I provided consultancy services to other developers, offering strategic guidance on project planning, design, and execution. My consultancy work involved optimizing project outcomes through effective resource management, cost control, and adherence to market trends, further solidifying my expertise in the property development sector.

Timeline

Business Developer Director

Developer
02.2024 - Current

Partner

XLNT Living
01.2021 - 08.2023

CEO

M A Design Studio
09.2016 - 10.2023

Project Manager

Demind Group
01.2011 - 01.2016

Bachelor's degree - Business

Westerlundska
August 1998 - 06.2002
Mahiar Afrooz