Sumaira Sultan

Business development, partnerships and institutional leadership professional with 15+ years of progressive experience across corporate, NGO, healthcare, education and development sectors. Proven record in international business development, investor and stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, organizational growth, team leadership and executive reporting. Supported international investor engagement and approximately PKR 1.5 Crore in business opportunities for a Gwadar real estate project, and contributed to a PKR 1 Crore international fundraising initiative for hospital expansion.

Experienced in research-driven outreach, professional communication, presentations, relationship management and performance reporting, with strong interest in expanding into B2B US-market sales and outbound business development.

Executive Assistant to CEO/Chairman & Board → Executive & Travel Assistant → Assistant Manager – CSR & Institutional Projects → Head of Healthcare & Development at MITCHELL'S FRUIT FARMS LTD. (2008 – 2024)

Career Progression: Executive Assistant to CEO/Chairman & Board → Executive & Travel Assistant → Assistant Manager – CSR & Institutional Projects → Head of Healthcare & Development

• Provided strategic coordination across corporate leadership, CSR, NGO management and institutional development, serving as a key liaison between senior leadership, donors, government institutions and external development partners.
• Developed and managed relationships with hospitals, schools, orphanages, charitable trusts, NGOs, INGOs, donors and development organizations to expand programmes and collaborative opportunities.
• Represented the organization at conferences, seminars, workshops and stakeholder forums, strengthening external relationships, visibility and partnership opportunities.
• Coordinated cross-functional follow-up on strategic priorities, maintaining progress tracking, management reporting and timely execution.
• Prepared executive correspondence, reports, presentations, policy briefs and strategic documentation for senior decision-makers and external stakeholders.
• Led teams and supervised recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, performance management, training and capacity-building activities.
• Managed vendor and partner relationships, procurement coordination, budgeting and operational planning while maintaining accountability and continuity.

HEAD OF HEALTHCARE & DEVELOPMENT at Daud Bandagi Hospital – AKRA (Mitchell's Sponsored NGO) | Funded by Mohsin Trust

• Led healthcare operations, institutional development, administrative systems and stakeholder engagement to strengthen service delivery and organizational performance.
• Built partnerships with diagnostic providers including Chughtai Lab and Global Lab and maintained relationships with donors, NGOs, government departments, healthcare authorities, media, community leaders and corporate partners.
• Reviewed operational performance, prepared management reports and tracked key indicators to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PART-TIME) at Canadian City Gwadar (2017 – 2021)

• Supported international business development, investor engagement and client relationship management for the Gwadar real estate project.
• Represented the organization at Cityscape Global Dubai and other promotional forums, supporting overseas investor outreach, networking and brand visibility.
• Coordinated presentations, promotional materials, branding and strategic networking to support business development initiatives.
• Contributed to approximately PKR 1.5 Crore in business opportunities through overseas investor engagement and business development activities.

DIGITAL CONTENT STRATEGIST & CONSULTANT (2024 – Present)

• Lead content strategy for three YouTube channels, including long-term planning, research, audience growth and digital performance optimization.
• Conduct research and develop SEO strategies, scripts, content assets and digital publishing workflows.
• Manage blog content, social media distribution and digital communications across multiple platforms.
• Use AI and digital tools to improve productivity, content quality, research and workflow automation.

M.Sc. in Criminology & Criminal Justice System – Minhaj University Lahore (2021)

MBA in Management & Business Administration – ACTMA / Skill Development Council (2005)

B.A. in Journalism – University of the Punjab (2003)

Diploma in Project Management – Pakistan Institute of Management (2017)