NORHYDRO - Key Persons
Ambassador Babar Amin is a former career Diplomat who recently retired in BS - 22, after 33 years of meritorious and devoted affiliation with the Foreign Service of Pakistan.He also served for two years with the Government of Punjab as a PSS Officer, in the Services and General Administration Department, as well as Industries and Mineral Development Department, prior to joining the Foreign Service.Some of his significant assignments abroad included serving as Ambassador of Pakistan to Norway with concurrent accreditation to Iceland, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Australia with concurrent accreditation to Fiji, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. He also remained Consul General to the Chinese provinces of Guangdong (including Shenzhen), Fujian, Hainan, Hunan, and Guanxi; Deputy High Commissioner, High Commission of Pakistan to India, Counsellor at the Embassy of Pakistan Beijing and Deputy Head of Mission accredited to the UN Offices in Vienna as well as IAEA.Served as Pakistan's first ever National Coordinator/Additional Secretary for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO); besides serving as Director General (Policy Planning and Public Diplomacy); Director General (ECO and CARs), Director General (China & SCO); Director Southeast Asia Pacific and Director Foreign Secretary's Office, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.Besides dealing with foreign policy issues, Ambassador Amin has vast experience of facilitating cooperation in economic, trade, tourism, social development, education, science & technology, and health sectors. He gained immense experience by working with the CPEC Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) as DG (China) and CG Guangzhou. He was also instrumental in establishing pragmatic collaboration in higher education, vocational training, B2B IT engagements, as well as showcasing opportunities for Pakistani professionals, doctors, pharmacists, nurses and paramedics in Australia and Norway.Held administration, finance, human resource and protocol management positions in many Pakistan missions abroad as well as at the Ministry of Foreign affairs In the capacity of Head of Mission, remained the Controlling Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.
Javad Mushtaq : Multi-award winning social entrepreneur, early stage impact investor, systems leader and diversity pioneer from Norway. Working with startup generation, impact investments and development of innovation ecosystems in Africa, Asia (Pakistan) and Europe. Working with impact organizations to make systemic impact towards 2030. Previous background from Corporate Strategy and M&A. Founder and CEO of several social enterprises in the field of Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Lifelong learning and Youth and Entrepreneurship. Leader of Global Shapers Oslo, part of GSC, an initiative by World Economic Forum. Part of several boards of directors, board of advisors and mentor for several startups
Job Titles:
- Country Manager
- Country Manager of Norhydro Pakistan Ltd
Mohsin Ayub, Country Manager of Norhydro Pakistan Ltd. He is a postgraduate degree holder in Energy System Engineering from National University of Engineering and Technology Pakistan. Mohsin possesses hands-on experience as a Renewable Energy Engineer, working with Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in Pakistan. His focus has been on rural electrification through off-grid and localized micro/mini hydro power generating units. Mohsin has also led diversified portfolio of projects working in a consultancy firm as associate renewables and development.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Advisory Board
- Chairman of the BOD Global Pedlars AS
Otto Evjenth. Member board of advisors, Otto is the Chairman of the BOD Global Pedlars AS Executive Director of WGM SA(and affiliated companies), a group dedicated to enhanced deployment of communication for social development. He is also President of GMCD Sdn Bhd, a company co-owned by AIBD (Asian Institute for Broadcast Development) and WGM, and developing and offering services to broadcasters. Otto holds Degrees in Organisational development, Public administration, and Public Law from University of Bergen. Advanced Executive Program IMEDE/ Switzerland, and AFF in Norway.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board
- Partner
Robert Storbekk, Partner & Chairman of the Board. Storbekk holds a Master of Science, electrical engineering, and has broad experience within the Norwegian and international power industry. Formerly employed as chief engineer and head of the Grid Investments Department at Eviny AS. Eviny is the second largest power company in Norway. Storbekk. has been Managing Director of EnergiUnion AS since 1993 and is the founder and co- founder of several companies in Norway and abroad.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Member of the Board
- Partner & Member of the Board
Rukhsar Hamid, Partner & Member of the Board. He is also the CEO of NorHydro´s partner and shareholder Global Pedlars and is coordinating the initiatives taken for the establishment of the clusters established for the joint operations in Pakistan. Rukhsar Hamid holds a Norwegian bachelor's degree in political sciences and International Relations. He has held positions with Norwegian Public case processing services and for some years been engaged as an active entrepreneur in the development and implementation of international services for enhancement of sustainable livelihood.
Engr. Sulaiman Wali Khan is a highly experienced and accomplished engineer who has dedicated 37 years of his life to the development of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. His expertise in planning, surveying, designing, and implementing various development projects has contributed significantly to the region's growth and progress. Through his leadership and technical skills, Engr. Sulaiman has left an indelible mark on the sectors of energy, transport communication, physical planning, housing, public health, agriculture, animal husbandry, and more. Engr. Sulaiman Wali Khan's contributions to sustainable development in Gilgit-Baltistan are commendable. He served as the Director General of the Chairman's Inspection Team for the Northern Areas, where he meticulously monitored the Annual Development Programs for 2007-08 and 2008-09. With a focus on performance evaluation, he produced reports for various line departments, including education, health, public health engineering, water and power, agriculture, and forest departments.