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Abid Husain

Abid Husain

Financial Accountant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Category Manager w/ BSH Home Appliance Corporation

  • Education

    • Wilfrid Laurier University

      2012 - 2015
      Master of Business Administration (MBA) CMA, CPA

    • University of Toronto

      2003 - 2007
      Honours Bachelors of Arts Political Science and Business Management

      Activities and Societies: Marketing Director of the Student Management Association.

  • Experience

    • Medical Mart

      Jan 2013 - May 2015
      Financial Accountant

    • Whirlpool Corporation

      May 2015 - May 2024

      Responsibile for driving successful execution of product development from start to finish of major appliance product launches. Direct influence and ownership of volume, profitability and market share for Cooking Category. Collaborated cross-functionally with (US/CAN) Engineering, Legal, Supply Chain, Sales, Brand, Training and Senior Leadership bringing differentiated impactful products to consumers.Skills Exercised: Project Management, People Leadership, Presentations to Key Stakeholders (Leadership and int/ext Customers), Communication / Teamwork, Decision Making, Process Improvement, and Negotiation. Show less Responsibile for driving overall category performance including volume, profit and market share via compelling pricing, creative promotions, programs and consumer events. Conducted and presented post-promotional analysis to senior leadership resulting in development of new and effective KitchenAid and JennAir in-market programs achieving increased consumer consumption, satisfaction alongside profitability. Consistently collaborated with Brand, Sales, Legal, Finance and Senior LeadershipKey Skills Exercised: Relationship Building, Adaptibility, Contingency Planning, Decison Making, Analytical Thinking, Effective Communication. Show less

      • National Account Manager - CPG and Major Appliances

        Jun 2022 - May 2024

      • Product Manager

        Jul 2020 - Jun 2022

      • Assistant Trade Marketing Manager

        Apr 2018 - Jul 2020

      • Financial Analyst

        May 2016 - Apr 2018

      • Credit Analyst

        May 2015 - May 2016

    • BSH Home Appliances Group

      Jun 2024 - now
      Senior Category Business Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Having Powerful, Advanced Conversations

      LinkedIn
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified Professional Accountant

      Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
      Sept 2015

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Abid Husain
      W Star - 2021 Whirlpool Corporation Jan 2022 "The W Star recognizes and rewards truly stand-out performance among those rated as Exceptional with differentiated impact, results, and leadership. W Star winners are those who are among the best in consistently delivering results and impact to the organization, setting the bar for others, going above and beyond in all aspects of performance, and serving as a role model for the Whirlpool Leadership Model and Enduring Values." - Marc Bitzer, CEO