Qazi Zaheer Ahmad
Chief Executive Officer @ Anthropic
About
I am a senior Governance and Development Consultant with over 33 years of experience in public policy, economic planning, and development program management across Pakistan.I have led and advised large-scale national initiatives in collaboration with government institutions and international development partners, with a focus on governance reform, poverty alleviation, and results-based management (RBM).My experience includes:• Oversight of 1,000+ national development projects under PSDP• Policy advisory roles across planning, privatization, industry, and social protection• Mobilization of USD 36M in industrial investment• Delivery of large-scale compensation and social protection programs in fragile regions• Design and implementation of monitoring & evaluation frameworksI bring a strong understanding of political economy dynamics in South Asia and the Middle East, and have worked in complex, high-stakes policy environments requiring stakeholder coordination at the highest levels.I am currently available for:✔ Remote consultancy assignments✔ Short- and medium-term advisory roles✔ Donor-funded projects (UN, World Bank, ADB, DFID, etc.)Core areas of interest:Governance Reform | Public Policy | M&E | Rural Development | Political Economy Analysis | Institutional StrengtheningEXPERENCE; Previously held senior leadership roles including:• Senior Joint Secretary – Ministry of Planning• Senior Joint Secretary – Ministry of Industries• Joint Secretary – Privatization, Postal Services, Kashmir Affairs• Director General – National Training BureauLet’s connect for consulting opportunities and collaboration.
Pakistan
Islamabad
Program Development
Supply Chain Finance, Development Planning, Managed Extensibility Framework (MEF), Development Coordination, Current Affairs, Real Estate Development Projects, Digital Inclusion, Skill Development, Research and Development (R&D), System Monitoring, Policy Development, International Education, Availability, Socio-economic Development, Privatization, Short Term Planning, Transparency, Overseeing Projects, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Planning for Growth
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Anthropic
Pakistan
• Spearheaded strategic analysis initiatives focused on South and West Asia, leveraging over 35 years of expertise. • Authored articles for international journals, enhancing the organization's visibility and thought leadership. • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to drive impactful discussions on regional strategies.
Self Employed
Self-Employed
Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan
Senior policy professional and geopolitical analyst with over 35 years of experience in public sector leadership, policy formulation, and execution at the highest levels of government. A retired civil servant with extensive expertise in global affairs, economic policy, and international strategy. Academic background includes an MPhil in Development Studies from the Institute of Social Studies (NL), complemented by a BSc (Hons) from Peshawar (1986). Further specialized training includes a diploma in Foreign Trade Diplomacy from Mahidol University, Bangkok (1996), along with multiple professional diplomas across Europe and Asia. Throughout a distinguished career, has contributed to the design, implementation, and evaluation of policies across diverse sectors, with a strong focus on governance, development, and strategic planning. Alongside policy work, an established writer contributing to English dailies since 1994, with a growing focus on geopolitical analysis, international policy discourse, and integrating gender perspectives. Particularly engaged in advancing women’s empowerment through informed policy and analytical writing. Brings a unique combination of practical governance experience, academic insight, and thought leadership, with a continued commitment to shaping inclusive, forward-looking global and national policy frameworks
Chief Executive Officer
Nilex
Islāmābād, Pakistan
Nilex Bonds/ adhesives Islamabad
Independent Consultant
EX SENIOR CIVIL SERVANT FROM GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
Islāmābād, Pakistan
• Provided strategic analysis on South and West Asia, leveraging expertise from a Master's in Development Studies. • Collaborated with international think tanks to address regional challenges and promote sustainable development. • Authored articles for The Diplomat magazine, enhancing visibility on key issues affecting the region.
Senior Secretary
Ministry of Planning
Monitored 1,000+ projects under PSDP.
Senior Secretary
Ministry of Industries
Coordinated industrial growth strategies.
Joint Secretary
Ministry of Privatization
Oversaw disinvestment of PIA, Pakistan Steel Mills, OGDCL.
Joint Secretary
Postal Services
Introduced digital pension and insurance services.
Joint Secretary
Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit Baltistan
Managed compensation (~PKR 100B) for Neelum Jhelum Hydro Project and Dasu Dam.
Director General
National Training Bureau
Designed workforce development programs.
Education
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam
Agriculture and Rural Development
Mahidol University
FOREIGN TRADE DIPLOMACY
Development Studies
Agricultural Economics
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