In a surprising career move, seasoned media and marketing professional Javed Jafri, widely known as JJ, has left Unilever Pakistan after a remarkable 15-year tenure to join a local giant, Habib Bank Limited (HBL), as General Manager, Digital Marketing, Media, and Commerce.
For many media professionals in Pakistan, landing a role in an MNC’s media or PR department is nothing short of a dream. So when someone of JJ’s caliber decides to leave a senior position at one of the most prestigious multinationals to join a local brand, it naturally raises questions.
Could it be corporate downsizing, a halt in professional growth, or simply an irresistible offer from HBL? Only time—or JJ himself—can tell. Given his quiet and private nature, getting a direct statement might not be easy.
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JJ began his career at Pak Mediacom in January 1999, and over the last 25 years, he has contributed to top-tier companies like Tapal Tea, Telenor, Unilever, and even the Malaysian Advertising Association. His longest stints include 15 years at Unilever and 6 years at Telenor, both in senior leadership roles.
An alumnus of IoBM, JJ holds an MBA and BBA in Marketing, and has consistently been regarded as one of the sharpest minds in Pakistan’s media and marketing ecosystem.
The team at MediaBites wishes JJ great success in his new role at HBL and continued excellence in all future endeavors.
