Profile
Consultant in International Relations and Public Sector with experience across Pakistan and Australia, including as Head of Pakistan’s Trade Mission in Qatar. Public policy and legal professional advising on regulatory approvals, public procurement, taxation, feasibility studies, and M&E.
Core Expertise
Government engagement and policy navigation; approvals and licensing pathways; public procurement advisory; taxation and regulatory compliance; feasibility (financial and non-financial); HR strategy and policy development; governance and operational risk.
Selected Experience
- Diplomatic assignment: headed Pakistan Trade Mission in Qatar.
- Advisory across government/semi-government entities in Pakistan and Australia on policy, procurement, and compliance.
- Designed M&E frameworks and feasibility assessments for public programs and infrastructure initiatives.
Education
- MBA (Tax Management), Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
- LL.B (Hons.), University of Sydney
- B.Sc. (Biological Sciences), University of Western Sydney
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law, NSW
Executive Education
- 35th Common Training Program, Civil Services Academy (Pakistan)
- Evaluating Social Programs (CERP/JPAL/EPoD at Harvard Kennedy School)
- APS Modules: People Management and Staff Issues
Professional Qualifications
- Legal Practitioner, Supreme Court of New South Wales (Australia)
- Advocate, District Courts of Punjab (Pakistan)
Service
- Tehzibul Akhlaq Trust (education)
- Pakistan earthquake relief (2005)
Languages
- English, Urdu, Punjabi
Profile
Consultant in Guest Management and Protocol with deep experience across FIFA, UEFA-linked projects, and national ministries. Designs VIP/VVIP journeys, seating and accreditation strategies, and protocol training for cross-cultural delivery at scale.
Core Expertise
Guest journey and protocol design; seating and accreditation operations; cross-cultural communications; operations planning and readiness; team training and coaching; event-time delivery across ministries and federations.
Selected Experience
- FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: VIP & VVIP Protocol and Seating Coordinator (Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy / FIFA).
- FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023: Guest Relations Coordinator – Seating & Ticketing (Melbourne).
- Arab Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 25, Iraq): Head of Guest Relations and Protocol.
- EURO 2020: guest relations and government liaison roles.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (State of Qatar): protocol mandates across multiple events.
- Earlier: Government of Moscow, International Affairs (Twin-Cities Project).
Education
- Master’s, Sport Marketing and E-Sports Management, Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid – Universidad Europea
- Master’s, International Economic Law (Energy Regulation), MGIMO (MFA Russia)
- Bachelor’s, Political Science & International Relations; Specialist Interpreter (Humanities), Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (PFUR), summa cum laude
- Executive/Professional Education: Professional Diploma in Sports Management, SDA Bocconi; CAS in Football Management, University of Lausanne (UNIL)
Languages
- English, Russian
Profile
Corporate governance and legal & compliance consultant with 20 years of corporate and commercial experience across regulators, real estate investment, consulting, and mega-events. Former Associate Director at Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan; Head of Legal, Expo 2023 Doha. Practical, delivery-oriented counsel focused on enabling speed while de-risking execution.
Core Expertise
Commercial contracts; sponsorships, concessions, and participation agreements; procurement strategy and tender formulation through evaluation; contract interpretation and administration; project governance and risk; legal communications and stakeholder alignment.
Selected Experience
- Head of Legal, Expo 2023 Doha: end-to-end legal leadership for procurement, vendor management, contracting, and operational readiness.
- Associate Director, Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan: regulatory oversight and market supervision.
- In-house counsel, real estate investment (incl. Qatari Diar): transactional support across development lifecycle.
- Consultancy: corporate strategy design (marketing, recruitment), business development leadership, C-suite advisory, supervision of client service legal teams.
Education
- Bar Professional Training Course, Inns of Court School of Law, London
- Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Skills, City University London
- LL.B (University of London, External Programme)
Executive Education
- International Women’s Health & Human Rights, Stanford University
- General Course on Intellectual Property, WIPO Academy
- The Age of Sustainable Development, Columbia University
Professional Qualifications
- Barrister, Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
- Advocate, District Courts of Punjab (Pakistan)
Service
- Society for Human Rights and Prisoners Aid (UNHCR partner).
Languages
- English, Urdu
Profile
Consultant in Behavioural Insights; Associate Professor in Behavioural Science (Warwick Business School); Executive Teaching Fellow at LSE and University of Oxford. Specializes in applying Behavioural economics and neuroscience to improve decision-making across technology, health, finance, security, politics, and education.
Core Expertise
Behavioural diagnostics; intervention design and randomized trials; choice architecture; institutionalizing BI (nudge units, governance); executive education and capability building; ethics and privacy by design.
Selected Experience
- Consulting and training for 50+ organizations globally across public and private sectors.
- Outstanding Contribution Award, University of Warwick (2017).
- Designed and delivered executive programs in Behavioural decision science for senior leaders.
Education
- PhD, Behavioural Science, University of Warwick
- MSc, Decision Science, London School of Economics and Political Science
- BSc, Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE), University of Warwick
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor, Warwick Business School
- Executive Teaching Fellow, LSE (Behavioural Decision Science) and University of Oxford (Behavioural Science).
Languages
- English, Urdu, Punjabi