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Education
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Accomplishments
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Hasnain N. Butt

Commercial & Strategic Leader
Dubai

Summary

Seasoned executive with 15+ years of leadership experience across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and consulting. Proven track record in driving commercial growth, M&A execution, regulatory expansion, and P&L delivery across Nordics, GCC, and emerging markets. Adept at building regional operations from the ground up, leading cross-border teams, and executing market entry strategies. Combines analytical rigor with strategic thinking and operational excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Senior Consultant - Commercial Operations

Enexi Pharma ApS
01.2025 - Current
  • End to end business value chain creation and implementation. This was a huge task considering I planned both inbound and outbound value chain, so from manufacturing to end sales.
  • Outcoursing of 3PL and logistical services and selection of partners.
  • Contractual negotiations and final selection and agreements with wholesalers and prewholesalers.
  • Portfolio selection for various markets and developing strategies for product launches keeping regulatory requirements in view.

Commercial Operations Director – Nordics & MENA

Mashal Healthcare A/S
05.2021 - 01.2025
  • Founded and led multi-region healthcare distribution company.
  • Generated 29M DKK in sales in Nordics in Year 1; built full GDP-compliant operations.
  • Registered 54+ products across Iraq, KSA, Cambodia, Oman, Kuwait, and Mauritania.
  • Opened Dubai office; established full-scale distribution in Nordics & MENA markets.

Director – Operations & Business Development, Nordics & Baltics

Aristo Pharma Nordic ApS
10.2017 - 04.2021
  • Led business integration post-acquisition; achieved 35% cost savings.
  • Oversaw transfer of 300+ MAs and managed health authority engagement.
  • Delivered budget-aligned operational P&L and regional expansion strategy.

M&A and Commercial Director

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
11.2013 - 09.2017
  • Spearheaded M&A and licensing initiatives; closed multiple multi-million Euro deals.
  • Led acquisition of Leo Pharma's skincare portfolio and €28M respiratory plant in Ireland.
  • Developed commercial pricing frameworks and flex funding strategy.

Senior Management Consultant (Healthcare Focus)

Ernst & Young LLP
09.2010 - 09.2013
  • Led strategy and M&A projects for Novartis, Sandoz UK, and NHS.
  • Reduced operational costs by 9.4% at Sandoz; developed revenue assurance strategy.

Business Transformation Manager – MENA Region

Alcatel-Lucent
05.2006 - 09.2009
  • Delivered $7.5M in cost savings; led outsourcing and restructuring programs.
  • Won Alcatel Excellence Award for landmark regional transformation initiative.

Education

MBA -

London Business School
01.2017

MSc - Engineering Business Management

University of Warwick
01.2010

BS - Electronic Engineering

GIK Institute
01.2004

Skills

Business Development & Market Expansion

Certification

GMP for Leaders (Pharmakon, Denmark)

References

References available upon request

Accomplishments

  • Built a pharma distribution network across 7 countries with projected $11M in revenue.
  • Closed a €38M licensing deal for a Phase-3 product in the Nordics.
  • Achieved 35% cost reduction post-M&A integration at Aristo Pharma.
  • Raised €30M in EU-backed funding to support acquisition of Leo Pharma’s skincare portfolio.
  • Reduced operating costs by $7.5M across 6 MENA countries at Alcatel-Lucent.

Availability

Open to relocation or hybrid/remote senior roles in UAE, KSA, Nordics, or broader Europe in pharma, biotech, or healthcare industries.

Software

ERP, Business Central, Odoo, SAP, Microsoft Office, Project Management tools like Primavera etc

Interests

GMP and GDP environments & Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Senior Consultant - Commercial Operations

Enexi Pharma ApS
01.2025 - Current

Commercial Operations Director – Nordics & MENA

Mashal Healthcare A/S
05.2021 - 01.2025

Director – Operations & Business Development, Nordics & Baltics

Aristo Pharma Nordic ApS
10.2017 - 04.2021

M&A and Commercial Director

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
11.2013 - 09.2017

Senior Management Consultant (Healthcare Focus)

Ernst & Young LLP
09.2010 - 09.2013

Business Transformation Manager – MENA Region

Alcatel-Lucent
05.2006 - 09.2009

MSc - Engineering Business Management

University of Warwick

BS - Electronic Engineering

GIK Institute

MBA -

London Business School
Hasnain N. ButtCommercial & Strategic Leader