15 Jan Syed Muhammad Junaid
A progressive man with a decorated career, rearing the advertising landscape into the digital era; Junaid is the personification of “new age”. He has experienced and enabled, first-hand, the transformation of conventional to digital media in the span of his 18-year-old career.
Junaid has a strong instinct when it comes to the business vision. Constant vigilance over evolution and a keen understanding of its impact make him the ideal individual to do what he does best; transform and empower organizations with talent, tools, and technology.
Countless successful ventures have taken off under his wing; He is the co-founder of IO Digital under which he has won several distinguished digital businesses; Nokia, Zong, and Engro Corporation are just a few of them. He also managed to globalize the business by successfully expanded operations in key markets.
Prior to IO, he represented Isobar, a full-service digital agency, Posterscope, a Digital OOH company, and D2D, an econometric modeling specialist brand under Dentsu Aegis Network, to build client’s footprint across capabilities due to ever-changing consumer convergence.
In 2012, he won Carat affiliation and successfully managed to retain an integrated media business of Global clients like Nokia & Philips in the market.
His efforts and achievements were recognized across the board and earned him the honor of winning two distinguished network awards for Best Strategy & Best Productivity, by Nokia Global Management Team at Carat.
Junaid has a strong focus on the strategy, innovation, and business value that brands are looking for across markets. He has an in-depth understanding of the everchanging digital landscape and he ensures that it is permeated through IO’s work in the market.
Openness to adapt new things and enthusiasm to learn makes Junaid what he is today. He is constantly exploring new territories, in business and in the physical world too, his love for travel sparks his inspiration.
Despite having a notorious reputation for being a workaholic, Junaid is most content when he is surrounded by his family and loved ones. His business acumen and passion for professional growth is reflected in his accomplishments and has established his position as a thriving entrepreneur.