Raja Emanuel
@rajaemanuel
Project Director and co-founder with 15+ years leading cross-functional projects, country operations, budgeting, and business development.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Project Director and co-founder with 15+ years of progressive experience across project direction, country management, financial operations, and HR & administration in Pakistan, the UAE, and the United States. Most recently, as Co-founder and Project Director at SE Worldwide Inc., I lead overall project direction from planning through execution, manage budgets and resources across active projects, and build durable client and partner relationships that support business growth.
Previously, as Country Manager at Solution Technology Associate Inc. (USA), I directed project management, market analysis, and marketing & sales strategy, and I planned, pitched, and negotiated business deals within a long-established American company. I bring strong capabilities in strategic planning, corporate governance, economic review & analysis, and research-driven decision-making—supported by hands-on experience with HRIS/MIS systems, payroll administration, and day-to-day office operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-founder / Project Director
SE Worldwide Inc.
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Co-founded SE Worldwide Inc. and oversee overall project direction from planning through execution and delivery. Manage operations, budgeting, resources, and client/partner relationships while leading cross-functional teams.
Country Manager
Solution Technology Associate Inc. (USA)
Feb 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Led project management and market analysis for U.S. operations, including marketing and sales strategy and budgeting oversight. Planned, pitched, negotiated, and executed business deals as a non-equity associate.
Partner
J&R Financial Processors LLC (USA)
Sep 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Negotiated payment processing arrangements with companies operating outside the United States to ensure smooth transfer of funds and business continuity.
CEO / Entrepreneur
Gill Brother Solutions
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year)
Founded and led a U.S.-based international call center and software house.
HR Assistant
GGI Retail (GGICO PSC, UAE)
Dec 2015 - May 2016 (5 months)
Worked as an HR Assistant at GGI Retail (GGICO PSC, UAE).
Served as an Officer for IR, Administration & HR at Schneider Electric Pakistan.
Administration Executive
Al-Abbas Fabrics
Mar 2013 - Jul 2013 (4 months)
Worked as an Administration Executive at Al-Abbas Fabrics.
Office Manager
Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan
Aug 2008 - Sep 2012 (4 years 1 month)
Managed office operations as an Office Manager at the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Karachi
Master of Business Administration, Finance
2010 - 2017
Completed an MBA with a focus on finance at the University of Karachi from 2010 to 2017.
University of Karachi
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a B.Com at the University of Karachi in 2009.
NCR College
F.Sc (Pre-Engineering), Pre-Engineering
Completed F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) at NCR College in 2005.
St. Luke's High School
Matriculation, Secondary Education
Completed Matriculation at St. Luke's High School in 2002.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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