Infrastructure Development
Infrastructure planning, project structuring and development programmes.
Dr. Tahir Naeem
Managing Director
Dr. Tahir Naeem is a distinguished development strategist and institutional leader with over three decades of professional experience spanning infrastructure development, public-private partnerships, strategic portfolio management, institutional governance, and technology innovation.
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Professional Overview
His career combines senior leadership in government institutions, higher education, and international development cooperation, bringing extensive expertise in commercial structuring, institutional partnerships, and enterprise development. During his tenure at the Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB), Government of Pakistan, Dr. Tahir managed a portfolio of more than 40 Independent Power Producer projects, including 15 commissioned projects representing approximately 4,200 MW of installed capacity and US$5 billion in foreign direct investment.
Areas Of Expertise
Public-Private Partnerships
Power-sector experience, concession frameworks and institutional collaboration.
Portfolio Strategy
Evaluation and coordination of development portfolios.
Institutional Governance
Strategic planning, governance and organisational development.
Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships
The following experience relates to his previous institutional responsibilities.
Power Policy & Project Structuring
He contributed to the formulation of Pakistan's Power Generation Policy 2002, participated in complex tariff negotiations, and supported major infrastructure and privatization initiatives, developing expertise in project finance, concession frameworks, and public-private partnerships.
Institutional Development & Governance
COMSATS University Islamabad
He subsequently served as Director of Planning, Development & Human Resource Development at COMSATS University Islamabad, where he provided strategic leadership for approximately PKR 20 billion in approved development projects, including PKR 12 billion successfully implemented.
Institutional Collaboration & Research
His responsibilities encompassed institutional expansion, infrastructure development, innovative financing, strategic planning, and governance reforms. He also contributed to national science and technology policy initiatives and established relationships with international development organizations, including IsDB, KOICA, JICA, DFID, and USAID.
Academic Foundations & Professional Development
Executive Education & Affiliations
His international professional development includes executive education at Harvard University, the University of Illinois, and UNU-MERIT in the Netherlands. His institutional affiliations include membership of the Dublin Accord Committee at NAVTTC, Government of Pakistan, and the Pakistan Engineering Council.
Enterprise Development Perspective
His multidisciplinary experience supports the company's ambition to connect capital, expertise, and commercial opportunities to develop sustainable enterprises.
Education & Professional Credentials
- Ph.D. In Economics Of Innovation
- Degree
- Postdoctoral Research
- University of Leicester, United KingdomResearch
- MBA In Management Of Technology
- Asian Institute of Technology, BangkokDegree
- Civil Engineering Degree
- University of Engineering & Technology, LahoreDegree
- Executive Education
- Harvard University; University of Illinois; UNU-MERIT, NetherlandsProfessional Development
Contribution To APDC GLOBAL
As Managing Director of APDC GLOBAL, Dr. Tahir provides strategic leadership across Commercial & Industrial Ventures and Technology Ventures, guiding opportunity evaluation, business development, institutional collaboration, strategic partnerships, and long-term portfolio growth.
Questions About This Profile
What Is Dr. Tahir Naeem’s Role At APDC GLOBAL?
Dr. Tahir Naeem serves as Managing Director at APDC GLOBAL.
What Are The Main Areas Of Expertise?
Dr. Tahir Naeem’s professional expertise includes Infrastructure Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Portfolio Strategy, Institutional Governance.
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