By
the age of 25, Ashif had fast-tracked his career to an Associate
at Lehman Brothers International Europe, a US Investment Bank
in the City of London where he was responsible for all the Brokerage
and Clearance Costs for Europe. He was also responsible for reducing
the variable costs of the firm and by the following year had qualified
as a Chartered Certified Accountant. Previous to this, his career
gave him the opportunity to re-price MoneyGram International Limited's
European pricing with the introduction of the Euro in January
1999. Whilst still at MoneyGram Ashif was also the Year 2000 Compliance
Officer successfully bringing the office into the new millennium
as well as the Business Analyst offering management and strategic
advice.
At
the same time as progressing his Accountancy career, Ashif has
been maturing his entrepreneurial skills. Businesses in Japan,
UK and more recently in India, ranging over varying industry sectors
have been just some of the businesses Ashif has co-founded and
successfully run.
Ashif's
studies and work experience leave him well placed to strategically
direct small to medium sized businesses over a full spectrum of
varying situations, from rapid growth to mature positioning in
any given market. His specialities are in accountancy, e-business
and e-commerce.As well as being a qualified Chartered Certified
Accountant Ashif also holds a BA Honours degree from the University
of Essex in Accounting and Financial Management and is also looking
into studying for an MA from Leeds Business School 