Mr. Amir Zafar has more than 32-years experience in diverse fields ranging from aviation, large scale manufacturing to power utility. He has been associated with the energy sector for the past 11 years, and was part of the leadership team that successfully led the turnaround of an ailing utility company. Led business critical projects worth US$ 71 million annually meant to create long-term value for the organization. Carried out due diligence of an ailing Nigerian utility company, and suggested ways to turnaround.
Led multi-disciplinary functions in the Distribution Business at K-electric including New Connections, Project Planning and Implementation, Research & Development, Material & Contract management, Quality Assurance and HSE. As Project Director – Distribution, initiated flagship projects meant to reduce technical and commercial losses. He was responsible for an annual material budget of US$114 million and was instrumental in initiating localization processes meant to ensure self-reliance.
As Chief HSEQ, established Corporate HSEQ within an organization of over 10,500 employees. Reduced employee accidents by 86%, asset damage by 92% and public accidents by 83% in a short span of 6 years. Led the ISO-9001 & ISO-14001 company certification program. He has won many National and International awards in the field of HSE.
Amir holds an Engineering degree with a Masters in Engineering Management. He is also a qualified lead auditor in ISO-9001, ISO-14001 and OHSAS-18001.
Chairman BoD, PESCO
Mr. Amir Zafar
An electrical engineer and energy specialist with years’ long technomanagerial experience, equipped with
- make-things-happen and can-do strategies to achieve the desired results within given time frame and budgetary constraints
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set targets and meet deadlines with professional integrity, competence and confidence
- Knowledge of management principles, strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and quality performance metrics
Total 40 Year Experience.
- 17 Year Experience in Royal Commission (RC), Jubail Saudi Arabia as Power Section Head and Electricity Specialist.
- 01+ Year Experience National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) as Deputy Director Substations Design.
- 02+ Year Experience in AL-FANAR Construction Company, Dammam, KSA as Project Engineer.
- 03 Year Experience in Planning & Engineering Deptt: Area Electricity Board (Now IESCO), Islamabad as Deputy Director Planning
- 04 Year Experience in Protection & Instrumentation Division, Grid Station Operation (GSO) Department Islamabad, Pakistan as Division Manager.
- 4.5 Year Experience in WAPDA Engineering Academy, Faisalabad, Pakistan as Senior Engineer (Training).
- 7.5 Year Experience in Thermal Power Stations, Shahdara (Lahore & Faisalabad), Pakistan as Shift Engineer & Maintenance Engineer.
Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Khan is the Director of Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences) Peshawar. His educational qualifications include a Doctorate in Business Administration from San Diego, California, USA, in 1986. After returning to Pakistan he joined a development financial institution in Islamabad and worked for the promotion of business and industry in the less developed areas of Pakistan. Thereafter, he joined the founding team that established the Bank of Khyber in 1992. A challenging job was to enhance the access to credit for the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in particular, and the country in general. As an Executive Vice President his main areas of responsibilities were banking operations, project financing, and training and research. In 2004, he left the banking sector and conducted research and consultancy assignments in Pakistan and Afghanistan for multinational organizations.
Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Khan joined the Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar in March 2005 as the Joint Director (Academics). He worked with his team members for introducing new academic programmes, developing need based scholarship programmes and enhancing the quality of the pogrammes and facilities. In February, 2013, he was appointed as the Director of the Institute of Management Sciences. His focused areas include fostering linkages with industry and improving the employability skills of the students; honing their skills for working in a knowledge economy, and conducting research that has an impact value for industry and the society.
He has attended various seminars, symposiums and conferences, both nationally and abroad during his academic and professional career spanning over 30 years. His academic interests are in strategy development, financial services and entrepreneurship.
He is a member of the Syndicate of various universities and is a member of various committees of higher education institutions, and the Higher Education Commission. In addition, he is also a member of the Board of Directors of three public sector organizations in Pakistan.
Through out the career worked against Higher & important posts like Dy: Economic Advisor and Dy: Secretary Chief Economic Analyst Planning & Dev Dcptt (Budget & Resources)in Finance Deptt.
- Also worked as Deputy Director Finance 2nd Urban Development Board
- Worked as Executive District Officer Finance Malakand Divsion
- Worked as Project Manager Primary Girls education Project(MuItiple Doners Project)
- Worked as Project Manager Primary Education
- Worked as Project Director Energy Monitoring Cell Finance Dep: (for 8 Years)
- Currently Working as Project Director of Fend Consultants in the project of Land Revenue Infomration system computerization of KPK in 4 Districts Swat,Shangla,Mansehra and Battagram
Total 45 Year Experience.
- Presently working as Project Director at LRMIS Project KPK from April 2014 to date. (06 Year)
- 21 Year Experience as Economic Advisor/Director Finance/Deputy Secretary (Budget & Resources) and different Projects.
Total 12 Year Experience in District Administration and Energy Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Finance
Engr. Gul Nabi Syed assumed charge of CEO PESCO
