Arifa Chakera

Arifa ChakeraAbout Me:

I started out as a Civil Engineer (presently a Chartered Civil Engineer) working for the Water and Wastewater industry from 1997 to 2004, after that moved in Project and Change Management to expand my experience within expertise and also industry.  I have worked within large construction projects through to transformation of businesses.  I now focus on adding value to your business through aligning and engaging your people and process.  

Specialist Sectors

Utilities, Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Construction and Engineering

Expertise

Project and Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Corporate and Leadership Coaching, Mergers and Divestment  

Companies I Work With

All companies trying to increase the profit through their people and process

What My Clients Say About Me

"Arifa and Crystal Clear Management Solutions Ltd were asked to provide Corporate and Leadership support to my Senior Category Managers to enable them to meet the 2011 financial targets, increase the team's performance and establish effective processes to improve interaction with key stakeholders. The coaching and implementation sessions to each of my Senior Category Managers were carried out within 2 months to suit the work schedule and embedded real and effective change within the Senior Category Managers to meet their performance targets. This has been further enhanced with positive feedback received from the team and the stakeholders. Arifa showed great insight within the supply chain function and an excellent understanding on how to motivate and create ownership within the team resulting in sustainable performance"

"Arifa is an amazing Business Coach. She understands her client's needs and thinking process to such a high degree that the results obtained are astonishing! Thank You Arifa!"

"Arifa did a piece of development/coaching work with one of my key staff and the results have made an immediate positive impact on our business growth plans. Arifa is always professional, personable and just a great person to be around. I would gladly recommend Arifa to any of my customers, associates or business contacts."

What I Like To Do In My Pastime:  Rock climbing, running (road and cross country) and astanga yoga…

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Chamber Mentors

  • Brian Allmey

    An experienced Director and Non Exec with a speciality in Franchising & Licensing.

  • Alice Amsden

    Marketing and Brand Strategy Specialist.

  • Arifa Chakera

    Helping To Grow Your Business Through Your People.

  • Geoff Clark

    Expertise in commercial operations including product management, marketing and supply chain.

  • Colin Glass

    Expert in Accountancy, Budgeting & Forecasting, Taxation, Auditing & Raising Finance. Also an experienced Non-Executive Director.

  • Ian Hargreaves

    Sales & Marketing specialist with a genuinely broad commercial experience.

  • Ian Howat

    Expert in Leadership Development, Finance and Sales & Marketing.

  • Denis Kaye

    Specialist in Financial and Business Development Issues across a variety of sectors.

  • David McCartney

    Expertise in Strategic Planning, Change Management, Process & Systems and Profit Improvement.

  • Peter Slevin

    Expert in Facilitating Clarity, Developing Effective Business Strategies & Identifying Tactical Implementation Opportunities for Growth.

  • Peter Watson

    With a Marketing background, Peter's expertise is in evaluating where a company is in its marketplace & developing the right Strategic Plan.