Sajjad Ahmad Promoted to Head of Product at Property Finder
Portfolio - People | Feb 19, 2025 | Aim Group
Property Finder, a leading real estate marketplace based in Dubai, has announced the promotion of Sajjad Ahmad to the head of product. Ahmad joined the company as a senior product manager in May 2023 and brings extensive experience from other Dubai-based companies such as Hyke, Careem, and SellAnyCar.com. In his new role, he will be responsible for shaping and executing the product strategy by leveraging customer insights, analyzing competitors, and addressing market gaps. Property Finder, established in 2005 by Michael Lahyani, operates across the Middle East and North Africa and attracts over 14 million monthly visitors. The company employs more than 600 people in six regional offices.
Sectors
- Real Estate
- Technology
Geography
- United Arab Emirates – Property Finder is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, and operates across the Middle East and North Africa.
- Middle East and North Africa – Property Finder serves this broader regional market, attracting significant traffic from these areas.
Industry
- Real Estate – Property Finder operates as a real estate marketplace, facilitating property searches and listings in the Middle East and North Africa.
- Technology – The role of head of product involves the strategic use of technology to enhance user experience and service offerings on Property Finder's platform.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Finder | Company | Real Estate Marketplace | A leading online real estate marketplace founded in 2005 by Michael Lahyani. |
| Sajjad Ahmad | Head of Product | Person | Recently promoted to head of product at Property Finder. He has previous experience in product management roles at Dubai-based companies. |
| Michael Lahyani | Founder | Person | Founder of Property Finder, a successful real estate marketplace in the MENA region. |
| Hyke, Careem, SellAnyCar.com | Previous Employers | Companies | Dubai-based companies where Sajjad Ahmad held similar product management positions before joining Property Finder. |
| Product Soch | Community | Other | A Pakistan-based community for the development of product managers, which Sajjad Ahmad is a founding member of. |