Sayed Habib — CEO
Passionate and visionary leader driving innovation, growth, and excellence in the home improvement industry. As Director of Danube Home, I lead the brand’s strategic direction across 14 countries in the Middle East and Africa transforming the way people experience their homes. Under my leadership, Danube Home has evolved into one of the region’s most admired retail brands, blending creativity, technology, and customer-centricity. We’ve pioneered a data-driven approach to market trends, expanded our footprint through new stores and digital channels, and cultivated a culture of innovation that empowers every team member to think beyond boundaries. From launching new product portfolios to championing sustainability and spearheading global franchise expansion, I’ve had the privilege of shaping Danube Home’s journey, a journey recognized with accolades like Retail Excellence, Great Place to Work, and the Dubai Quality Award. At the heart of it all is one belief: when we improve homes, we enhance lives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Retail industry with a focus on home improvement and business development.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 26 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- Business Development
- Product Development
- Category Management
Career Highlights
- Led Danube Home to become a top retail brand.
- Pioneered a data-driven approach to market trends.
- Championed sustainability and global franchise expansion.
Work Experience
Danube Home
Director (2 yrs 11 mos)
Director Of Business Development | E commerce | Franchisee (2 yrs 4 mos)
General Manager Business Development (9 yrs 2 mos)
DGM Buying and Business Development (16 yrs 7 mos)
Mega Group
Retail Manager (2 yrs 6 mos)
HDFC Bank
Regional Sales Manager (2 yrs 8 mos)
ICICI Bank
Branch Manager CV Loans (Bareilly) (1 yr 2 mos)
Total Fina Elf India Ltd
Area Executive western UP (1 yr 4 mos)
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
Sales executive (2 yrs)
Education
Digital Transformation at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
MBA at NIILM CMS
Gradguate in Economics at Utkal University
General Managemen at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Leading Digitial transfirmaton at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg