Chief Operating Officer
CurrentShams Power, a leading renewable energy developer in Pakistan, has a portfolio of over 30 MW of distributed power. I have played a crucial role in driving the company's growth and success. • Successfully closed contracts worth more than $50 million with leading commercial and industrial players such as Coca Cola, Mondelez, Akzo Nobel, Hyundai, Metro Cash & Carry, and others.• Raised $20 million in financing to scale up our portfolio to 30 MW with Bank Alfalah in an innovative financing structure that utilized a $50 million credit guarantee from GuarantCo Limited, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG).• Signing MOUs for over 200 MW of open access-based opportunities with top national and multinational companies like Pepsi, Coca Cola, Unilever, Nestle, and DG Khan Cement.• Successfully unlocked additional revenue stream through registering and trading the first i-RECs based carbon credits in Pakistan, which added 8-10% to our shareholders' value, and contributed to the country's efforts towards a greener future.• Revamped the branding and marketing of Shams Power to establish it as a leading B2B solar developer, using innovative strategies to promote our brand and increase market share.• Implemented rigorous health and safety measures at the company based on IFC Performance Standards, resulting in a zero-incident record and ensuring the well-being of our employees and contractors.• Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and relevant framework for the company, ensuring our operations align with global sustainability standards and are monitored and reported effectively to relevant stakeholders.• Championed and secured a substantial grant for the Preparing Female Engineers for Clean Energy Jobs initiative, taking a leading role in equipping 150 female engineers with crucial technical and soft skills to enhance their employability in the rapidly growing clean energy sector.