Operations Manager
OperationsMukaram Hussain keeps the engine running at HMD Publishing. As Operations Manager, he coordinates across all departments to ensure every client project moves smoothly from brief to delivery. Mukaram manages timelines, communicates progress to authors, and resolves bottlenecks before they become problems. His organised approach means clients always know where their project stands.
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