Asif is the Chief Global Inclusion Officer  for Warner Bros. Discovery, he was previously the Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact at adidas and has a long and rich career in the diversity and inclusion space with senior executive roles at The Telegraph Media Group, EY Financial Services and the City of London Police. He is a board member for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and a member of the board of advisors for Hedley May. Over his 20-year career he has worked in Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia.  
  
Asif has been credited with impactful global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities and programs across organizations, that have created a strong sense of belonging for all and resulted in truly diverse workplaces. He has been key in building synergies between internal and external D&I efforts within organizations, ensuring diversity and inclusion is embedded in all elements of a business, resulting in innovative, creative and inclusive products and services.   
  
Asif is listed as one of the most influential Global D&I Leaders by Hive Learning, the CIPD’s Top 20 Power list and a LinkedIn Influencer. He is winner of numerous awards including the highly commended Head of Diversity Award at the European Diversity Awards and was honoured with an MBE in 2017 by the Queen and granted the freedom of the City of London in 2016. He is a member of the HR Guild, The Worshipful  Company of Security Professionals, a Companion at CMI and is a Freeman of the City.  

He is a passionate and inspirational Global Leader, co author and a renowned keynote speaker with the ability to empower individuals and create a truly inclusive environment for all. Asif has been key in implementing D&I activities and programs as well as connecting with stakeholders at all levels of organisations to build strong and influential relationships with influencers. Asif acts as a role model, providing governance across businesses on D&I and is committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all.

Asif was granted an honorary doctorate by The Open University in recognition of his innovative and socially responsible business developments and exceptional contributions in the field of diversity, inclusion and belonging globally. He is a regular Tedx speaker, where he has spoken on topics ranging from the journey from Diversity and Inclusion to belonging to creating psychological safety for all.

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PHM Group Limited

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Morgans Recruitment

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Between Technology

✔️ Oversee global roll-out of Digital Active Reception for SEAT SA. 
✔️ Conduct project management of and implement use of tablets within the SEAT Aftersales Network for the entire customer journey, from check-in to check-out, spanning 26 markets in Europe and Latin America. ✔️ Partner with sister brands within Volkswagen Group - Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen and SKODA for a streamlined rollout across the entire group. 
✔️ Liaise with global and local DMS providers, local IT teams and group IT teams regarding systems integrations. 
✔️ Collaborate with Learning and Development teams regarding business change, operational milestones, communication of new strategies across the business and systems training for dealer staff in each market (centralised online training and local face-to-face learning at National Learning Centres and on-site training at each dealership).

Project Manager - Group Tablet Solutions

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK

Manage the following aftersales projects for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK:
✔️ National warranty repairs for roof corrosion on California model range.
✔️ Building a specialist parts ordering process for our British Gas fleet
✔️ National roll-out for Digital Service Schedules, as paper counterparts become obsolete
✔️ National Pilot for Digital Service Reception
✔️ Driving improved network performance of first-time fix in annual audits

Service and Parts Project Manager

Volkswagen Group UK Ltd

✔️ Assume responsibility for analysis, insight and reporting on sales, order-take and order-bank for vehicles on a national level by vehicle model and sales channels to the entire business. 
✔️ Assume supply responsibilities include ensuring that we have enough vehicles at our ports to hit targets, calling-off the correct vehicles in time for shipping to UK ports, and then trucking to individual retailer sites.

Planning Assistant for SKODA UK

✔️ Analyse data from Volkswagen customer satisfaction initiatives and industry surveys for sales and aftersales (namely IACS and NCBS). 
✔️ Seek improvement of experiences of Volkswagen customers interacting with our brand, mostly through our retailer network. 
✔️ Liase with field teams, improving processes and implementing change projects.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Customer Quality Executive

✔️ Support national projects for Volkswagen Group's Paint & Body network by implementing a digital work deployment system for our partners. 
✔️ Develop propositions and implement enhancements for accident repair customers of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SKODA, SEAT, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and marketing agencies.

Paint and Body Commercial Operations Executive

Marks and Spencer

✔️ Allocate and move stock around the network of stores and warehouses for general merchandise.

Business Data Analyst

St Hugh's High School for Girls

✔️ Oversee and manage the implementation of the web-based school management software package RenWeb. 
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✔️ Liaise with staff members and negotiate with suppliers, continuously providing effective communication at all levels from top level management to end users. 
✔️ Deliver presentations and host meetings to steer the project in the right direction.
✔️ Use appropriate project management techniques like Gantt Charts and PERT diagrams to accurately manage each task, individual, tangible and intangible resource assigned for the successful delivery of this project.

Sony

✔️ Conduct financial management of Sales and Marketing Commercial Investment activities.
✔️ Manage accruals and construct balance sheet reconciliations within a variety of functions: duty tax, credit insurance, bad debt, cost of goods sold (COGS) support.
✔️ Report to finance managers and presenting data to business partners.
✔️ Liase with sales and marketing, working with them to improve how local finance meets their individual needs for meeting organisational goals.
✔️ Overhaul outdated techniques and files for improved accuracy and efficiency.
✔️ Analyse data from SAP PRC and BW platforms, posting journals, extensive reporting in MS Excel, using internal SPICE platforms for monitoring commercial investments.
✔️ Train outsourcing teams and new recruits both in person and over the internet.
✔️ Utilize SOX Controls, variance analysis, and daily sales reports for UK and Ireland 
✔️ Calculate provisions for unrealised profit, Sales General and Administration cost controls and cost centre management.

Finance Analyst Assistant

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