Syed Sarmad Ali First Pakistani to achieve most prestigious milestones in the marketing industry
Syed Sarmad Ali First Pakistani to achieve most prestigious milestones in the marketing industry
At 28, I am proud to become the first Pakistani to achieve some of the most prestigious milestones in the marketing industry:
Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) from the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI), founded in 1933, recognizing professional excellence.
Fellow (MCIM) from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK, founded in 1911—an honor rarely awarded to professionals under 30, reflecting significant strategic impact and expertise.
Third Eye Digital
Registered recognition from VETASSESS, a leading Australian skills assessment authority.
Nominated for Employee of the Year and Student Employability Awards by the University of Newcastle, Australia, where I also serve as the first Pakistani student representative.
In the process of founding my own marketing agency, @ThirdEyeDigital, built on the spirit of Marketing Without Borders to foster transparent, results-driven growth for clients and completing my formal education in marketing.
Coaching leading marketing agencies working with multiple unicorns and consulting billion-dollar organizations with revenues between $5 billion and $10 billion.
Collaborated with organizations surpassing $100 billion in revenue, delivering strategic insights to help them meet ambitious marketing goals.
Selected as an Expert-Vetted Freelancer on Upwork and invited by Toptal, placing me among the top 1% of global talent.
The road wasn’t easy. In Pakistan, I faced rejections, exploitation in form of underpayment and other ways, office politics, and a toxic culture where boot-licking and favoritism often determined success. But your worth is not defined by such systems.
When I moved to the West in 2023, the challenges intensified, but every setback strengthened my resolve.
Do not let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve your dreams. I heard the same, yet here I am—proving them wrong. You hold immense power and are capable of greatness. Believe in yourself and rise!
Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey—this is just the beginning. 💙
If this journey resonates with you or inspires you in any way, let’s connect and grow together connect with me on LinkedIn and let us rewrite our future.
LinkedIn Profile: Syed Sarmad Ali
