Zohaib Awan is the Group Director of Business Development at j. awan & partners and azakaw, where he spearheads the group’s commercial and client engagement strategy. His work focuses on helping regulated businesses navigate compliance, streamline operations, and scale with confidence, delivering solutions that bridge commercial growth with regulatory integrity.​

Zohaib’s background is rooted in business development, marketing, procurement operations, and RegTech. He joined the board of directors at azakaw in 2020, supporting the company’s transformation from concept to platform during its foundational years. His last role was as a Senior Director of Business Development at tag (a dentsu company) in Canada, where he led strategic brand initiatives, integrated marketing programs, enterprise sales, and go-to-market partnerships across North America, driving growth at the intersection of brand, technology, and business performance.​

Zohaib holds academic credentials from Seneca Polytechnic (International Business Administration Diploma) and American University in Dubai (BBA, Finance). He also undertook the Organizational Leadership program at Harvard University, where he sharpened his focus on strategic thinking, team development, and systems leadership. His approach blends cross-disciplinary learning with real-world execution, enabling him to drive sustainable growth whilst delivering meaningful outcomes for the group and the clients he serves.