Shoeb Lodhi is a Chief Operating Officer and growth strategist with 21 years of experience leading operations, technology, and revenue systems across the USA, UAE, Canada, UK, Pakistan, and Australia. He is currently open to senior roles including COO, VP Operations, and Head of Growth at technology, SaaS, real estate, or AI-native companies. He previously served as COO at Elixir Technologies where he led 100+ engineers and retained $32M in business, and as Head of Growth at Zingo Groups in Dubai. He specializes in AI automation, CRM architecture, RevOps, and full-funnel revenue systems. He can be reached at [email protected] or via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/shoeblodhi.
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21 years building
things that actually work.

I'm Shoeb Lodhi — a C-level operator and growth strategist who has led 100+ person teams, retained $32M in enterprise business, and built revenue systems across six countries. I'm looking for my next senior role.

21+
Years across operations, technology and growth
$32M
Enterprise revenue retained as COO at Elixir Technologies
100+
Engineers and professionals led simultaneously
6
Countries: USA, UAE, Canada, UK, Pakistan, Australia
Core strengths

What I bring to a senior role

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Operations at scale

Led 100+ person cross-functional teams. Built SOPs, org structures, and execution systems from scratch. From startup chaos to enterprise discipline.

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Revenue and growth architecture

Full-funnel growth systems — paid acquisition, CRM, AI automation, lead qualification, and conversion optimization. Not strategy decks. Working systems.

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AI and technology integration

Hands-on with AI automation, voice agents, n8n workflows, GoHighLevel, Vapi, and custom integrations. CS background. I build what I design.

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Multi-market execution

Operated across USA, UAE/GCC, Canada, UK, Pakistan, and Australia. Deep understanding of market nuance, hiring norms, and regional GTM strategy.

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Business development

Closed $218.5K in enterprise deals in a single fiscal year. Named Best Closer 2024. Experienced in partnerships, vendor management, and board-level comms.

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Product and platform thinking

CS degree from COMSATS 2004 combined with executive experience. Can bridge engineering, product, and business in a way most operators cannot.

21 years of output

Career highlights

Current · May 2025 – Present

Head of Growth — Zingo Groups, Dubai UAE

Leading strategic growth across sales, marketing, and operations for a UAE-based real estate and holiday rental platform. Built integrated marketing engine across GHL, Monday.com, Meta Ads, Google Ads, and all major UAE property portals.

Apr 2023 – May 2025

Sr. Business Development Strategist — Software Finder LLC

Closed $218.5K in deals with Fortune 500-tier companies in FY 2023–2024. Awarded Best Closer of the Year 2024. Led full-cycle enterprise prospecting and contract management.

Jan 2020 – Nov 2021

Chief Operating Officer — Elixir Technologies

Led 100+ engineers and professionals. Transitioned product to subscription model, migrated enterprise clients, retained over $32M in business. Oversaw rebranding and Vision 2020 initiative covered by major US alliance partners.

Jun 2019 – Dec 2019

COO and Brand Head — Techlets Pvt Ltd (now WALEE)

Founding role in building what became WALEE — Pakistan's leading influencer marketing platform. Secured PKR 19M in IGNITE seed funding. Launched AI-based influencer automation at a Google Business Group co-hosted event.

Feb 2018 – Apr 2019

Sr. Software Product Marketing and BD — Alachisoft

Grew NCache product presence in the .NET ecosystem. Led content, webinars, trade shows, and open source community. Redesigned company website.

Dec 2004 – Jan 2014

Director BD and Manager Technical Support — Vertical Systems Inc, USA

Nearly a decade at a US hospitality technology company. Built and managed a 24/7 Tier III support operation. Progressed from Technical Support Supervisor to Director of BD and Marketing.

Numbers that matter

Proven results

$32M
Enterprise business retained

As COO at Elixir Technologies, led migration to subscription model and retained the full enterprise client base through the transition.

$218K
Closed in one fiscal year

At Software Finder, closed $218.5K with companies generating $500M+ in annual revenue. Awarded Best Closer of the Year 2024.

100+
Team members led

Managed cross-functional teams of engineers, marketers, and support professionals across multiple time zones and markets simultaneously.

What I am looking for

My ideal next role

🏛️

COO or VP Operations

A company scaling from 50 to 500 people where operations, technology, and growth need to be unified under one executive who can think and build simultaneously.

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Head of Growth or Chief Growth Officer

A revenue-focused leadership role in technology, real estate, or SaaS where AI-driven systems can create a step-change in performance.

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Remote-first or UAE / North America based

Open to remote roles globally, on-site in Dubai UAE, or relocation to North America for the right opportunity. Available immediately.

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Industries I know deeply

Technology and SaaS, real estate, hospitality, e-commerce, healthcare and aesthetics, immigration services, and AI-native businesses.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoeb Lodhi available for hire?+
Yes. Shoeb Lodhi is currently open to senior roles including COO, VP of Operations, Head of Growth, and Chief Growth Officer positions. He is available for remote roles globally, on-site roles in Dubai UAE, or relocation to North America.
What kind of roles is Shoeb Lodhi looking for?+
Shoeb is looking for C-level or senior leadership roles — primarily COO, VP Operations, or Head of Growth — at companies scaling from 50 to 500 people in technology, SaaS, real estate, e-commerce, or AI-native businesses.
How many years of experience does Shoeb Lodhi have?+
Shoeb Lodhi has 21+ years of experience spanning operations, technology, business development, and growth strategy across markets including the USA, UAE, Canada, UK, Pakistan, and Australia.
What industries has Shoeb Lodhi worked in?+
Shoeb has deep experience in technology and SaaS, real estate, holiday homes and hospitality, e-commerce, immigration services, medspa and aesthetics, and AI-native businesses.
Where is Shoeb Lodhi based and can he work remotely?+
Shoeb is currently based in Pakistan. He is open to fully remote roles globally, on-site positions in Dubai UAE, and relocation to North America for the right opportunity.
What are Shoeb Lodhi's biggest career achievements?+
Key achievements include retaining over $32M in enterprise business as COO at Elixir Technologies, leading a cross-functional team of 100+ engineers and professionals, closing $218.5K in deals in a single fiscal year and winning Best Closer of the Year 2024, and playing a founding role in building WALEE — now Pakistan's leading influencer marketing platform.
Does Shoeb Lodhi have experience with AI and automation?+
Yes. Shoeb specializes in AI automation systems, voice agents, CRM architecture, n8n workflows, GoHighLevel, and full-funnel revenue automation. He holds a BS in Computer Science and has been building AI-integrated business systems for over a decade.
How can I contact Shoeb Lodhi about a job opportunity?+
You can reach Shoeb via email at [email protected], connect on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/shoeblodhi, or book a 30-minute introductory call through shoeblodhi.com/contact.
Has Shoeb Lodhi led large teams before?+
Yes. As COO at Elixir Technologies, Shoeb led a cross-functional team of over 100 engineers and professionals across multiple countries and time zones.
What CRM and marketing tools does Shoeb Lodhi specialize in?+
Shoeb specializes in GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Salesforce, Monday.com, Meta Ads, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, n8n, Vapi, WhatsApp Business API, and GA4. He designs and implements full MarTech stacks from scratch.
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Let's have a real conversation

If you're building something that needs an operator who can lead people, build systems, and drive revenue — I'd like to hear about it.