Global Project Advisory

Leadership

Directors with mandates behind them, not just credentials.

Three directors lead the practice, bringing investment banking, engineering delivery and executive operations to every engagement.

Khurram Haris, Director at Global Project Advisory

Director

Khurram Haris

2001 – Present

Investment advisory, deal structuring and growth strategy across public-sector institutions, banks and private capital.

Education

  • MBA, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • PGD / IT, DeVry College of Technology, Canada
  • National Security Workshop (NSW 22), National Defense University, Islamabad

Areas of expertise

  • Business Development
  • Investment Advisory
  • Growth Strategy
  • Contract Management
  • Project Financing
  • Fund Raising
  • Deal Structuring
  • Corporate Relations

Current portfolios

  • CEO & Founder, KH Group / KIMC Management Consulting
  • Executive Director / Advisor, Tumas Pakistan
  • Member, Board of Directors, Bank of Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Previous portfolios

  • Honorary Investment Advisor, Board of Investment, Pakistan
  • Member, PPP Policy & Monitoring Board, Government of Punjab
  • Corporate & Banking Transaction Expert, NAB Lahore
  • Advisor to the Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Pakistan
  • Advisor to the Chairman, Saudi German Hospital
  • Press Aide & Media Coordinator, Private Office of President General Pervez Musharraf
  • Director, Corporate & Investment Banking, MAS Clearsight, DIFC
  • Head of Investments, Barclays Bank
  • Resident Vice President, Citibank, Karachi, Pakistan
Sheraz Ahmad, Director at Global Project Advisory

Director

Sheraz Ahmad

2010 – Present

Engineering consultancy, infrastructure development and construction management, with a practical, ground-realities driven approach to delivery.

Education

  • MBA, Institute of Southern Punjab
  • BSc in Opto-Electronics, Middle East Technical University, Türkiye
  • Masters in Solar Energy Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

Areas of expertise

  • Engineering Consultancy
  • Procurement
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Technical Advisory
  • Project Management
  • Claims Management
  • Contract Administration
  • Construction Management

Key accomplishments

  • Country Director of TÜMAŞ Pakistan
  • Established TÜMAŞ Pakistan operations and built strong partnerships for successful project delivery
  • Delivered infrastructure projects across solid waste management, urban development, public buildings and marine infrastructure
  • Known for a practical, ground-realities driven approach and commitment to quality, safety and sustainability

Professional experience

  • Country Director, TÜMAŞ (Turkish Engineering Consulting & Contracting Company) Pakistan (Mar 2022 – Present)
  • Construction Manager, ADB-201 (Lot-I), 220KV D.I. Khan Zhob Project (Dec 2018 – Jan 2022)
  • Site Engineer, TEİAŞ Bartın ITM189 (2017 – 2018)
  • Site & HSE Engineer, UNES Enerji İşletme ve Bakım (850 MW) (2016)
Shahbaz Khan, Director at Global Project Advisory

Director

Shahbaz Khan

2012 – Present

Strategic operations, international relations and executive management across international markets.

Education

  • BSc in CEIT, Hacettepe University
  • Erasmus Exchange Programme (AI), University of Groningen

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Operations
  • Project Coordination
  • Business Networking
  • Corporate Strategy
  • International Relations
  • Event Management
  • Executive Management
  • Public & Client Relations

Key accomplishments

  • Chief of Staff to His Highness Sheikh Saoud Bin Faisal Al Qassimi, overseeing operations, executive coordination and strategic initiatives
  • Manages international operations including HR, budgets, planning, reporting and policy support to top management
  • Organises high-level meetings and events with government officials, parliament members and leading business organisations
  • Successfully managed large-scale events and accompanied executives during international visits

Professional experience

  • Chief of Staff, His Highness Sheikh Saoud Bin Faisal Al Qassimi (2021 – Present)
  • Operations Manager, Royal Business Club (Sep 2017 – Nov 2021)
  • Business Owner, Royal Deewan Restaurant (Sep 2018 – Mar 2020)
  • Freelance Advisor and Interpreter, Turkish Parliament (Mar 2012 – Feb 2018)
  • Project Coordinator / PR Manager, University of Management & Technology (Sep 2016 – Sep 2017)

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