Professional Profile
Seasoned Management Consultant & Financial Strategist with nearly 30 years of global experience, including 15+ years in executive leadership, driving multimillion-dollar transformation programs in the public sector, financial management, and business process reengineering. Proven ability to forge strategic alliances, lead high-growth practice, and deliver complex governance reforms across Pakistan and UK.
Experience in steering public sector reforms, ERP and digital transformation, strategy execution, financial management and large-scale program management for governments and international organizations (UNDP, FCDO, World Bank, etc.). Adept at board-level negotiations, consortium leadership, and cross-border business development. His ability to blend strategic vision with operational execution has enabled him to consistently deliver complex, high-impact assignments in challenging environments.
Core Expertise:
- Large-Scale ERP & Digital Transformation
- Performance Management & Strategy Execution
- Public Sector Governance & Financial Reforms
- Business Growth & Strategic Partnership
- Financial Management & Budget Optimization (PPBES, GRBI)
- Governance & Change Management
- High-Performance Team Leadership
- Program & Project Management
Experience
With over two decades of experience across public sector reform, private advisory, and international finance, Ayub has led large-scale transformation programmes valued multi-million dollars, funded by global institutions including the FCDO, USAID, EU, World Bank, and UNDP. Ayub has designed and executed board-approved growth strategies, securing long-term partnerships with more than ten international organisations. His work spans governance restructuring, financial modernisation, and digital transformation for central and provincial governments, delivering measurable fiscal efficiency improvements. He has also served on consortium boards for complex, multi-stakeholder programmes, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and a consistent project success while building and mentoring high-performing team.
Earlier in his career, he drove private sector growth through strategic market entry across the Philippines, the UK, and Pakistan, and through international alliances. He led feasibility and market studies across pharmaceuticals, telecom, and hospitality, directly influencing investment decisions exceeding $100 million.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Fellow Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)
CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING
- Certified Balanced Scorecard Professional – BSP (BSI, USA)
- Training on Project Management Methodology (PMI – USA)
- Training on Change Management Leadership (John Kotter Methodology)
- Training on PPBES & Gender-Responsive Budgeting (UNDP)