PROFESSIONAL RESUME  

SUMMARY

A dynamic, outgoing, reliable and dependable individual with strong communication skills. Survival instinct and sharp business acumen have enabled me to develop a vibrant insurance and real estate business at the forefront of the Kenya business scene. A goal-oriented, responsible and focused individual with honest and integrity.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Appointed as member of College of Insurance Management Board (CMB- 3 yrs term) – (2006)
• Winner of the AIBK BIMA “ Champion Award” - 2004
• Member of the Insurance Advisory Board to the Government of Kenya 2003 ( 3 yr term) and re-appointed for 2006/2009
• Chairman of the Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya – 2001/2003
• CEO and Managing Director of Aristocrats Insurance brokers Ltd, a leading insurance brokerage company in Kenya
• Experienced in all aspects of business and management

OBJECTIVES

• To expand the Safinaz group of Companies at the national and possibly international level.
• To continue with my personal development as a leading businessman by participating in professional business and self improvement seminars.
• To provide assistance and advice to upcoming business people

BUSINESS

• 1986

Assistant General Manager – ALICO Mombasa ( Kenya) ALICO was a leading

insurance underwriter in Kenya.

• 1987-1991

Al-Karim Insurance agency – Mombasa & Karim’s Sports House

Running an Insurance Agency an general manager for the sports shop

• 1992- to present

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Safinaz Group of Companies.

• 1992 to date

Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd

Head office in Nairobi

Opened a branch in Mombasa in 2002

Expanded regionally to Tanzania in 2004

We have an affiliation in Uganda and UK.

• 1992 to date – Alpha Sports Limited

Various sports goods selling retail and wholesale

• 1993 to date – Safinaz Investment Limited

An investment company in various companies.

• 1994 to date – Safinaz Properties Limited

Real Estate Investment in Parklands - Nairobi

• 2000 to date– Sports Monthly Magazine

A sports magazine was launched.

• 2004 to date

Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Tanzania Limited opened in Dar-es- Salaam

• 2004 to date

Embarked on a major real estate development in Lavington – Nairobi. (5 Town houses and an office block) under Jaffrey Investment Ltd.

EDUCATION

• 1975- 1980 :

‘O” levels at H.H. The Aga Khan High School – Mombasa , Kenya

• 1981- 1983 :

Palm Beach Junior College , Florida , USA ( Associate in Arts)

• 1983 - 1985 :

Howard University , Washington DC, USA ( BBA Insurance)

• 1986 :

Certificate in General Insurance at the Insurance Institute of America