Leverage has appointed Saqib Majeed Lone as Country Manager – UAE. The move signals the company’s strong focus on expanding its presence in the Emirates. Moreover, it reflects confidence in internal leadership talent.
Lone steps into the role after nearly four years with the company. During this period, he steadily rose through the ranks. As a result, his promotion highlights both performance consistency and strategic trust.
From Business Development to Country Leadership
Lone began his journey at Leverage in 2022. Initially, he served as a Business Development Associate. Subsequently, he took on roles as Key Account Manager and Business Development Manager.
Throughout these assignments, he drove revenue growth and built strong partner networks. In addition, he managed both B2B and B2C sales portfolios. Consequently, he gained deep market insight and operational experience.
As Country Manager – UAE, he will now:
- Lead revenue and profit growth
- Expand institutional partnerships
- Strengthen customer acquisition channels
- Oversee local team performance
- Drive market expansion initiatives
Focus on Revenue, Relationships and Market Expansion
Lone is known for his results-driven approach. Furthermore, he brings strong expertise in strategic planning and sales management. His leadership style centers on relationship building and measurable outcomes.
The UAE presents significant opportunity in the education advisory segment. Therefore, Leverage aims to sharpen its go-to-market strategy under his leadership. At the same time, the company plans to deepen customer engagement and partner collaboration.
A Forward-Looking Mandate
This appointment marks a new phase for Leverage in the UAE. With Lone at the helm, the company expects faster growth and stronger brand positioning.
Overall, his elevation reflects a clear growth mandate. Going forward, the focus will remain on sustainable expansion and long-term value creation.
