Lirim Hajrullahu

Business Development Lead | MBA

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RELATIONSHIP-ORIENTED, INNOVATIVE, GENUINE.

Lirim is a highly motivated and results-driven professional known for his exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. His long professional career as an athlete in the NFL and CFL has instilled in him a strong sense of perseverance, dedication, and teamwork. These qualities have not only served him well on the football field but have also translated seamlessly into his corporate career.

With a wealth of experience in providing advisory services within the realm of corporate finance, Lirim knows how to identify, evaluate, and screen M&A opportunities. Moreover, his diverse background has significantly enriched his ability to build genuine and robust connections with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

At Richter, Lirim’s role is centered on driving business growth, spearheading strategy development, and cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders. His multifaceted expertise, coupled with his MBA degree, positions him as a versatile professional capable of delivering exceptional results with ease. Beyond his technical prowess, Lirim’s unwavering perseverance and innate collaborative spirit serve as the foundation of his accomplishments, underscoring his profound insight into the entrepreneurial landscape.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Niagara University, 2017
Master of Arts (MA), Sport Management, Specialization in Leadership, Western University, 2015
Honors Bachelor of Arts (Hon. BA), Kinesiology, Specialization in Sport Management, Western University, 2013

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Western University Alumni Association, Board of Directors, Since 2024
National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), Member, Since 2020
Telus End Bullying Campaign, Champion, Since 2019
Huddle Up Anti-Bullying Initiative, Member, 2016 – 2018
Beta Gamma Sigma, Honor Society Academic Business Excellence Group, Member, Since 2017
Back-2-School Organization, Owner and Volunteer, Since 2013
Siloam Mission and Variety Kids, Volunteer, 2013 – 2015

PRIZES, DISTINCTIONS, AND NOMINATIONS

Team Captain, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, voted by Coaches and Players, 2018 – 2020
Eastern All-Star Player, Canadian Football League (CFL), 2016 & 2019
Grey Cup Champion, Canadian Football League (CFL), 2017
Most Outstanding Player of the Year, Canadian Football League (CFL), 2014 & 2016
Special Teams Player of the Year, Canadian Football League (CFL), 2014 & 2016
Rookie of the Year, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 2014
Canadian Hall of Fame Inductee, Football Canada, 2012

PUBLIC RECOGNITION

Collaborator: “The Critical Thinking About Sources Cookbook”, Association of College and Research Libraries, A division of the American Library Association Chicago, 2020
Co-author: “Evaluating News Beyond the Headline”, Association of College and Research Libraries, A division of the American Library Association Chicago, 2020

Services

Lirim’s Expertise

Business Strategy & Strategic Growth

Helping business owners and executives solve their toughest problems. We help craft business strategies and explore sustainable strategic growth opportunities through a structured, independent and unbiased approach.