About Rizwan Ahmed
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Gender Male
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Job Fuction Administration
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Academic Level Master’s Degree
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About me
Col. Rizwan is a dynamic and results-driven professional with an MBA from IBA and 33 years of distinguished experience spanning administrative, operational, and general management leadership. As Chief of Administration, his core competencies extend across General Administration, Facilities Management, Security, Industrial Relations, and Government Affairs. With a proven record of scaling functions and delivering organizational excellence, he brings deep understanding of business operations, financial management, and compliance frameworks. Renowned for his analytical and data-driven approach, he consistently drives operational improvements, resource optimization, and cross-functional alignment. A strategic leader and trusted partner to executive teams, he excels in project management, change management, cost optimization, and steering transformative initiatives. Well-connected with public sector institutions, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies, he leverages strong networks to safeguard organizational interests and deliver meaningful results.
Education
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2001 - 2004
IBA Karachi
Master in Business Administration
I have passed MBA from IBA Karachi with majors in Finance and Accounting.
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1989 - 1991
PMA Kakul
Bachelors in Science
I have passed BSc from PMA Kakul.
Experience
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2023 - Present
National Insurance Company Limited, Karachi
General Manager - Administration and Real Estate
 Leading pan-Pakistan teams of Admin & Real Estate, reporting centrally to the Head Office.
 Delivering administrative support to enable nationwide insurance operations worth PKR 30+Bn revenue.
 Managing real estates valued at PKR 25+ Bn with annual rental income of PKR 100+ Mn in Pakistan & Dubai.
 Heading facilities management for buildings, equipped with HVACs, gen sets, elevators, and allied MEP systems.
 Administering medical facilities for over 3K employees and dependents, worth PKR 300+ Mn annual value.
 Managing a fleet of 100+ allocated/pool vehicles all over Pakistan, with fuel expenses worth 10 Mn a month.
 Managing security, janitorial, travel desk, logistics, protocol assignments, café, gym and event management.
 Managing high-value vendors, contractors and tenants’ relationships as per agreements under PPRA rules.
 Managing recurring and new initiatives requisitions/procurements with transparency under PPRA compliance.
 Delivering under public sector governance, regulatory and audit authorities’ framework.
 Handling Government Relations, especially the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and investigative bodies.
 Managing CBA matters amicably as management’s focal person. -
2021 - 2023
Gatron - Novatex Group, Karachi
Executive Advisor to CEO
 Directly reported to the Executive Directors on Govt. Affairs, Administration, Security, and Legal matters.
 Managed high value real estate assets from acquisitions to registrations and physical control of the properties.
 Headed govt. relations and law enforcement agencies liaison to officially represent on behalf of owners.
 Managed local security issues for a non-profit university hospital located in a rural community.
 Led the new University Charter and the acquisition of land in education city initiatives for a Medical University.
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2020 - 2021
Women University Swabi, KPK
Registrar & Director Administration Women University Swabi, KPK
 Delivered as Registrar and performed the most pivotal role as custodian of university seal.
 Headed all the administrative departments and their teams to enable academic discourse.
 Administered the development projects of new university campus worth PKR 4.5 Bn value.
 Managed foolproof security and safety for the University campuses.
 Headed contractual employee’s regularization as permanent faculty and staff.
 Supervised timely procurement as per public rules and regulations.
 Acted as focal person for Education Departments, Governor’s (Chancellor) Secretariat, and other authorities.
 Performed as Secretary for all the statutory committees, bodies, and selection boards.
 Launched the first Women IT Park project as first ever initiative across the province in any university. -
2018 - 2019
Salim Habib University, Karachi
Registrar & Director Administration
 Headed all the administrative departments and their teams to enable academic discourse.
 Administered the construction of new campus building expansions and existing structure renovation projects.
 Guided facility management for a large campus comprising academic and living blocks.
 Efficiently managed the transport fleets and cafeteria services through outsourced vendors.
 Managed the foolproof security, safety, fire alarm and crisis management for the 7 acres of campus area.
 Developed policies for sports complex administration and conducted several mega-sports events.
 Led event management for the learning sessions, open house, orientation, career fairs and outreach activities.
 Established linkages and partnerships with international centers, non-profits, and industry organizations.
 Performed as Secretary for all the statutory committees, bodies, and selection boards.
 Organized regular board meetings and annual budget approvals from the board.
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2016 - 2018
Aman Foundation, Karachi
Deputy General Manager - Business Development & Industry Liaison
 Joined as Senior Manager and elvated to Deputy General manager within a year.
 Achieved resource mobilization of PKR 125 Mn+ from CSR, consulting and capacity building sources.
 Managed US$ 10 Mn+ value funded projects in collaboration with international, national, and CSR donors.
 Achieved 6000+ enrolments, 4000+ jobs placements at 500+ industrial partners for the youth skills program.
 Led career fairs, convocations, orientations, sports and fund raising events for the youth skills program.
 Established the relationships with industry leadership, high net-worth entrepreneurs and CSR entities.
 Managed liaison, reporting and coordination with the donor agencies (USAID/GIZ, etc.) and regulatory bodies. -
2014 - 2016
Askari Security, Karachi
Senior Manager Operations - Cash In Transit
 Headed Cash-in-Transit security operations with over fifty armored vehicles and hundreds of security crew.
 Managed PKR 750 Mn annual revenue portfolio while serving 100% banks and other corporate clients.
 Administered the multiple outsourced ATMs’ efficient cash management services.
 Achieved 100% revenue recovery against annual KPIs within the first two quarters, before the close of FY.
 Managed physical security operations of 2K+ guards deployed at clients’ facilities/assets across Karachi. -
2001 - 2014
Pakistan Army
Lieutenant Colonel
 Served Pakistan Army for twenty-four years from 2nd Lt. in 1991 up to Lt Col. in 2014.
 Delivered military services in the field and at staff positions while directly reporting to senior General officers.
 Served at Infantry Directorate GHQ and coordinated ‘Army Training Report’ for review by COAS.
 Managed IT projects’ financials worth over PKR 2 Bn+ at Communications & IT branch GHQ.
 Commanded three infantry units consecutively in Kashmir, Karachi and Parachinar.
 Led military operations against enemy’s ceasefire violations at LoC, Kashmir and militants in tribal areas.
 Conducted selection/training of National Guards reservists and newly enrolled recruits at Karachi.
 Headed UN Logistics management at Congo Africa, achieved 100% reimbursements in USD for wet lease assets.
 Participated in Kargil war, at glaciated mountain peaks in northern areas.
 Led military cargo office at Port Qasim and handled thousands tonnage of cargo efficiently without demurrage.
 Conducted several high-profile legal inquiries related to espionage, mutiny, murder and fraudulent incidents.
 Certified in several military courses including Unit Command, Logistics and Budget Management, Joint Electronic Warfare, Mid-career, Infantry Weapons and Junior Leaders courses.
Honors & awards
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2015
Tamgha - I - Imtiaz
I got this award based on meritorious military services.