Irfan Kawoosa — CEO
I am a Business & Public Administration graduate with over 9 years of experience in business development, international expansion, and revenue growth, working across multiple industries and geographies. My core strength lies in building new markets from scratch and scaling them through a mix of strategy, partnerships, and on-ground execution. Currently, I serve as Assistant Vice President – International Expansion at Statiq, where I lead the company’s expansion across the UAE and Middle East. I am responsible for market entry strategy, go-to-market planning, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, revenue diversification, and international operations, with a strong focus on building scalable and commercially viable EV ecosystems. In my role, I work closely with government entities, regulators, enterprise customers, developers, and strategic partners to align business objectives with local market requirements. I have been deeply involved in setting up regional operations, planning local manufacturing and assembly, structuring partnerships, and driving consistent revenue growth in a new and competitive market. Prior to Statiq, I led market expansion and portfolio growth at GuestHouser and BluSalz (Hospitality & Holiday homes), driving entry into key Indian markets adding 100+ properties to the portfolio. I have also built and exited an entrepreneurial venture in handicrafts and traditional art, giving me first-hand experience of building businesses end-to-end. My professional journey spans EV Auto Tech, EdTech, Luxury Retail, and Hospitality, allowing me to transfer growth strategies across industries while adapting to local market dynamics. I have consistently worked on new revenue creation, market penetration, and scaling operations, balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day execution. Earlier in my career, I spent a year preparing for the Indian Civil Services, an experience that shaped my approach to leadership through discipline, resilience, and long-term thinking, values I apply to complex business and growth challenges. I thrive in high-growth and startup environments, particularly where ambiguity exists and markets need to be built rather than inherited. I believe strong outcomes come from clarity of strategy, depth of execution, and collaborative partnerships, with just enough humour to keep the journey enjoyable.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B growth strategist with expertise in international market expansion and revenue optimization.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 12 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- International Expansion
- Market Entry
- Revenue & Profit Growth
- Business Development
- Partnerships
- Fundraising
- Market Research
- Market Penetration
- Business Operations
- Market Expansion
- Corporate Sales
- Market Development
- International Business Development
- Demand & Supply Strategy
- E-commerce
Career Highlights
- Led international expansion for EV ecosystems.
- Achieved fivefold revenue growth in one year.
- Built scalable market strategies across diverse industries.
Work Experience
Statiq
Assistant Vice President - Head of International Expansion (1 yr 11 mos)
Business Head - Vertical (6 mos)
Head of Investor & Franchise Relations (1 yr 4 mos)
Manager of Anything/Everything/Random (1 yr 4 mos)
BluSalz Hospitality Pvt Ltd
Manager - Business Development & Growth (1 yr 1 mo)
GuestHouser
Manager - Luxury Home Consultation (1 yr)
Kawoosa Arts & Crafts
Head of Corporate Sales (2 yrs 7 mos)
International Business Development Manager (1 yr 1 mo)
Career Break
Career transition (2 yrs 2 mos)
Indigo Kashmir
Co-Founder - Demand & Supply Strategy (1 yr 4 mos)
Education
Master of Arts - MA at Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor's Degree at University of Kashmir