An experienced sales professional specialising in Online Payment Solutions. With a successful track record of delivering complex multi-channel, multi-national and multi-currency payments products to some of the UK's largest online businesses, I have helped merchants significantly grow their business by streamlining their checkout processes and opening new sales channels. Additionally, with acute knowledge of the challenges international expansion presents, I have helped merchants get access to local payment methods and develop risk/fraud management policies. Specialties: Merchant Services, Payment Gateways (PSP), E-commerce, Direct Debits, Local European Payment Mechanisms (e.g. GiroPay, sofortuberweisung, Carte Si, Carte Bleu, POLi etc.), E-wallet Programs, Interchange rates, Card Scheme rules, Fraud and Risk Management

Global Payments Lead @ From October 2015 to Present (3 months) London, United KingdomVP Sales, Ecommerce @ Oversaw all e-commerce sales and account management activity globally (except US). Delivered on an aggressive 20% YoY growth target. Responsible for strategy, market development, channel partners and operational budget for several international offices. From April 2014 to October 2015 (1 year 7 months) Strategic Account Director @ Responsible for business development, retention and service delivery. I was tasked with forming strategic partnerships with PSPs, ISOs, ecommerce platform providers, shopping carts and resellers. As the end-to-end owner of the relationship, I was responsible for all commercial, operational, technical and legal aspects. From April 2013 to April 2014 (1 year 1 month) London, United KingdomSales Director @ Responsible for developing and implementing business strategies with tactical plans, translating leads into net revenue through closing direct/cross selling initiatives. From September 2012 to March 2013 (7 months) London, United KingdomStrategic Account Director - Channel & Key Accounts @ Responsible for managing, retaining and growing an allocated portfolio of strategic business accounts. The primary objective was to grow revenue from key merchants and partners in addition to new business development. I was also the first point of contact for these accounts, ensuring service delivery was in line with/ahead of client expectations. From August 2011 to September 2012 (1 year 2 months) Cambridge, United KingdomAccount Manager @ From August 2009 to July 2011 (2 years) Cambridge, United KingdomManager Client Services @ From January 2006 to June 2009 (3 years 6 months) Greater New York City AreaMerchandiser - Planning @ From September 2003 to August 2005 (2 years) London, United Kingdom

MSc., Advanced Computing @ King's College London, U. of London From 2004 to 2005 BSc. Hons., Business Information Systems, Information Technology @ Middlesex University From 2000 to 2003 Zeeshan F. is skilled in: New Business Development, E-commerce, Payments, E-payments, Mobile Payments, Strategic Partnerships, Payment Gateways, Management, Account Management, Payment Card Processing, CRM, Electronic Payments, Business Strategy, Sales, Merchant Services