Sayed Habib

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates26 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led Danube Home to become a top retail brand.
  • Pioneered a data-driven approach to market trends.
  • Championed sustainability and global franchise expansion.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Retail industry with a focus on home improvement and business development.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentCategory Management

Other Skills

Retail Store OperationsP&L ManagementCustomer Service ExcellencePerformance ManagementTeambuilding/Training/SupervisionMarket Trends AnalysisVendor Performance EvaluationCompetition MappingSpace ManagementCategory Management processCompetitor analysisDevelop Product AssortmentNew Product IntroductionBudgeting & Cost ControlsShrink Reduction/Loss Control

About

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.

Experience

Danube home

4 roles

Director

May 2023Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Currently employed as Director @ Danube Home , I oversee entire operation aspect of company while developing strategy and responsible for P&L.
Retail Store OperationsP&L ManagementCustomer Service ExcellencePerformance ManagementTeambuilding/Training/SupervisionLeadership+1

Director Of Business Development | E commerce | Franchisee

Promoted

Feb 2021Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

General Manager Business Development

Feb 2017Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

DGM Buying and Business Development

Sep 2009Present · 16 yrs 7 mos

  • Joined as product Manager for Home furnishing division. Promoted to oversee new product launch and development of all product ranges like Furniture,electrical, doors, Kitchen, innovative flooring products etc. Manage a AED 36 Million Category, 60-employee, big-box location; direct all departments; enforce sound merchandising and loss control strategies; execute corporate programs, promotions and policies; and drive optimal customer satisfaction, associate productivity and P&L results.
  • Professional Profile
  • Work with Sales and Marketing departments for new product development and strategic vision to source new products with innovative packaging or concepts that fit organizational niche market.
  • Identify consumer trends which will generate solid recommendation to grow sales for the category.
  • Evaluate vendor performance by establishing key vendor performance metrics Including; on time delivery, quality, adequate shelf life and fulfillment levels, drive improvement in vendor compliance within each metric.
  • Competition mapping: Develop awareness about the organized, unorganized Category segments and Identifying their strengths and weaknesses. Identifying competitors in each and every brand comparing their prices, their supplies with that of ours .Comparing the physical appearances of category, and Area allocation per brand of competitors.
  • Space Management: Analyze space allocation Brand-wise with respect to the Sales generated, Stock capacity & Season, sales / sft, contribution / sft. Increase or decrease space allocation and make alteration of fittings on the basis of such analyses.
Product DevelopmentMarket Trends AnalysisVendor Performance EvaluationCompetition MappingSpace ManagementCategory Management

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Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Digital Transformation — Business/Managerial Economics

NIILM CMS

MBA — Marketing & Finance

Jan 1998Jan 2000

Utkal University

Gradguate in Economics

Jan 1994Jan 1997

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

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