
Zoulkifli Salle Abdoul Fatahi
@zoulkiflisalleabdoul
I grow international trade, logistics, and manufacturing businesses through partnerships, market expansion, and contract negotiation.
What I'm looking for
I’ve grown businesses across Cameroon, Africa, and the Middle East through international trade, logistics, manufacturing, and B2B sales. As Founder and Managing Partner of SAF WoodWorks, I secured partnerships and contracts while improving internal operational policies.
At TRANSAX International Logistics, I expanded operations across 16 African countries through international-agent partnerships. I’ve also led market expansion, supply chain optimization, import/export compliance, and contract negotiations for PPG Pack & Trading, MEKZ, and BERICAP Middle East, converting four of six target accounts in my first year at BERICAP.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & CEO
SAF WoodWorks Sarl
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Founded and grew a woodworking and handicraft manufacturing business, securing partnerships and contracts across Cameroon. Implemented internal policies to enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness.
Founder, CEO
Modern Science Laboratoryware Ltd
Jul 2020 - Present (6 years 3 months)
Founded and scaled an international trading company representing brands including MSA, Research Chemicals, Jupiter Glassware, and Geotechnical Instruments. Developed markets for chemical reagents and laboratoryware across Central and West Africa.
Managing Partner
PPG Pack & Trading Ltd
Spearheaded market expansion across Africa for an international packaging trading business. Secured strategic partnerships and optimized supply chain operations to improve responsiveness across international trade activities.
Head of Sales & Business Development
Transax International Logistics
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)
Expanded logistics operations across 16 African countries through partnerships with international agents. Coordinated logistics and trade finance compliance for door-to-door oversized cargo solutions.
Business Development Consultant
Mekz Limited
Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 11 months)
Built and managed client relationships for an international raw material and packaging trading company. Negotiated contracts and closed sales to expand the company pipeline in Central Africa.
Regional Outside Sales Representative
Bericap Middle East FZE
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Established new Central African markets for a multinational packaging manufacturing company. Converted 4 of 6 target accounts in the first year and reduced procurement costs by 20%.
Accounting Teacher / Department Head
Ministry of Secondary Education
Jan 2010 - Dec 2016 (6 years 11 months)
Led the Accounting Department and supported academic planning for business education. Created practical lesson plans and mentored students, receiving the Best Teacher award in 2013.
Native English Tutor
Londonhouse Yabanci Dil Kursu
Designed and delivered engaging lesson plans to improve learners' English proficiency. Facilitated speaking clubs that supported communication skills and learner confidence.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Istanbul University
Master of Science, Finance
Pursued a Master of Science in Finance, but the degree was not completed.
University of Douala
Bachelor of Business Administration, Quantitative Business Techniques
Pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Quantitative Business Techniques, including Accounting and Economics.
Institut Universitaire Du Golfe de Guinee
Associate of Applied Science, Accountancy
Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Accountancy.
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