Our Team

Rana Sharif is the Founder and Director of Vertical Village, driven by a vision to make community-led land participation accessible and sustainable. With extensive experience in property and cooperative models, he leads the project's strategic direction, governance, and stakeholder relationships. Rana is committed to transparency, ethical practices, and building a thriving community where members can live, grow, and prosper together.

Sabbir Ahmed Rafi leads IT and Systems at Vertical Village, overseeing the digital platforms that keep the community connected and informed. With a background in software development and systems integration, he ensures the project's technology infrastructure is secure, reliable, and user-friendly. Rafi is passionate about leveraging technology to streamline the member experience and support the cooperative's long-term vision.

Sumaiya Bushra is the Sales Manager at Vertical Village, bringing a wealth of experience in client relations and community engagement. She leads the sales team with a focus on building genuine, lasting relationships with prospective members, ensuring they feel supported at every step of their journey. Sumaiya is dedicated to making the cooperative model approachable and helping families find their place in the Vertical Village community.

Md Azhar Uddin is a Sales Coordinator at Vertical Village, helping prospective members navigate the land-share participation process with clarity and confidence. He assists with enquiries, registrations, and documentation, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for everyone interested in joining the community. Azhar takes pride in delivering friendly, dependable support to every member he works with.

Sogir Ahmed is a Sales Coordinator at Vertical Village, dedicated to guiding prospective members through the registration and onboarding journey. He brings a detail-oriented and personable approach to every interaction, helping individuals understand their land-share options and the cooperative participation model. Sogir is passionate about fostering trust and making the process as seamless and transparent as possible.

Shaikh Mah-Zarin is a dedicated Sales Associate at Vertical Village, passionate about helping prospective members understand the cooperative land participation model. With a warm and approachable manner, she guides individuals and families through the registration process, answers questions about land-share options, and connects them with the right resources to make informed decisions. Mah-Zarin is committed to making every interaction clear, supportive, and welcoming.

Salim brings a long-standing passion for real estate and hands-on building experience to the Vertical Village project. Over the years he has delivered a wide range of residential builds, from granny flats and single-storey homes to two-storey dwellings, consistently completing projects on tight timelines and within affordable budgets. His practical knowledge of cost-effective construction makes him a valuable voice in helping members understand what is achievable on their land share. Beyond the build, Salim is widely known and trusted throughout the local community. His genuine, easy-going nature and willingness to help others have earned him a strong reputation as someone people can rely on. He naturally connects with people from all walks of life, making him an ideal bridge between the project and the wider community. Salim's helpful mindset and approachable personality set him apart, and he plays a key role in fostering the trust, openness and neighbourly spirit at the heart of Vertical Village.

Hany Azzam serves as a Project Associate at Vertical Village, where he helps connect like-minded families and friends to achieve shared goals through the project's cooperative land participation model. Drawing on his strong ties within the local community, Hany brings people together around a shared vision of building community, not just homes. He has a genuine interest in learning and growing his career in land projects, and is passionate about helping participants understand the journey from shared ownership to long-term community living.