Munira Sohail is a result oriented, dynamic professional with a proven track record in administrative leadership and have had a seamless transition into entrepreneurship by managing, directing and leading a family run business over the years. She is a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail, and has successfully leveraged her organizational skills and business acumen to navigate the complexities of both corporate administration and entrepreneurial ventures.
Munira is a high calibre and academically accomplished professional with a multi-faceted skill set covering a broad spectrum of industries acquiring a rich and varied experience of over 23 years. She possesses a unique blend of strategic thinking and business acumen to the entrepreneurial landscape. With an exceptional background in engineering, mathematics, MBA and administration, along with a burning desire to innovate and create, Munira is certain to make noteworthy contributions in the start-up ecosystem.
Munira has garnered exceptional leadership skills through various administrative roles, which has helped her to seamlessly pivot to entrepreneurship with a clear vision and an innovative mindset. Her journey reflects a commitment to not just adapting to change but thriving in dynamic environments, navigating challenges, and transforming opportunities into successful ventures.
Munira has worked in dual part time roles as an Administrator and Private Mathematics Tutor whilst continued to be actively involved in the family business. She started her professional career as a faculty assistant at Hamdard Institute of Management and Sciences, where she provided support to the Business Mathematics and Statistics students as part of the MBA work experience. Thereafter she joined Wingreach Limited in London UK, as an administrator where she used to maintain and update all client records and data and carry out any other administrative tasks as and when required.
Thereafter she joined Avicenna Girls school for a brief period, as an O level Math instructor, and transferred the love for Mathematics to young girls and helped them understand the key concepts of the subject. All this while, also being an active private tutor in London, as well as Karachi, Pakistan, volunteering as a tutor.
However, her administrative acumen was formed from the fact that she has been actively part of the family business from an early age. She started with Superstar Enterprises in Karachi, Pakistan, as a Marketing Manager where she developed and implemented comprehensive marketing plans aligned with business objectives, planned and executed marketing campaigns across various channels to reach target audiences and conducted research to understand market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes.
After working for over 2 decades in Superstar Enterprises, she then joined Supreme Seafood Company in Karachi, Pakistan as a Partner where she is currently involved and partakes in processing the full global sales lifecycle, ensuring all sales and shipment processes run smoothly, manage and resolve all customer service issues, oversee all administrative duties, along with enhancing and aiding the growth of the business globally.
In addition to her rich and varied experience and qualifications Munira also partakes in regular philanthropic and voluntary work for the community she is a part of.
She is the Chairperson of the Local Education Board for Kharadar Jurisdiction, taking care of the educational needs of the people aged from 6 month to 18 years. She gives career guidance to university going students within the community, supports students with Mental health related issues, counselling them and depending on their condition, either assist them or refer them to the mental health practitioner and plays a key role in setting up community networking, offering basic English lessons to help those who are unable to speak the language and need support.
Munira's strong administrative background has equipped her with a solid foundation in leadership, resource management, and process optimization, which are necessary skills required as an entrepreneur. Her skillsets also include visionary leadership, effective risk management, and creative problem-solving. Her ventures have been characterized by a customer-centric approach, strategic planning, and a relentless pursuit of innovation.
All these rich and varied experience makes her indispensable and an asset for any business, which deems her perfect for the role of CEO in Settle Bay Inc.
Munira boasts of an exceptional academic career. She holds a B.E in Civil Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, which she cleared with 1st Division. She also holds a gold medal in MBA from Hamdard Institute of Management Science, Islamabad, Pakistan. And currently, she is pursuing MS in Mathematics from the Institute of Business Administration.
Munira holds a profound and dedicated commitment towards whatever goal she sets her eyes to. And through Settle Bay Inc, she is totally focused on contributing to the growth of the Canadian economy by curating jobs and adding to the economy of the nation. She also wants to contribute to the social development of the country and the community by volunteering for educating the underprivileged and marginalised, and give them career guidance.