Syed Naveed Akhtar

Syed Naveed Akhtar Project Director & Executive Leadership Coach – IKTAR

Arsalan Rehman
areas of expertise
  • Executive & Leadership Coaching

  • Organizational & Talent Development

  • EQ & Emotional Intelligence

  • Performance Management & Capability Building

  • Sales & Marketing Leadership

  • Change Management & Culture Transformation

  • Strategic People & Business Development

education
  • MBA in Marketing
  • Diploma in Productivity Enhancement
  • Certified in Project Management
  • Certified Corporate Trainer

Syed Naveed Akhtar is a seasoned leadership and business transformation expert with over 28 years of diversified experience across Sales, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Executive Coaching. His rich professional journey includes senior roles with leading multinational and local organizations in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, including Eli Lilly, Genetics, and Medisure.

He brings deep expertise in developing high-performance teams, enabling organizational growth, and coaching senior executives to achieve breakthrough results. With a strong belief that exceptional business outcomes stem from personal growth and human potential, Naveed has trained, mentored, and guided middle and senior-level professionals across industries, helping them unlock their capabilities and evolve into empowered leaders.

Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in driving business success through people-centric development strategies. His approach emphasizes self-awareness, capability building, value-driven leadership, and consistent performance enhancement. Naveed specializes in leadership development, performance coaching, behavioral transformation, mindset shifting, and enterprise-level talent capability development.

At IKTAR, he leads strategic leadership programs, performance development initiatives, and organizational capacity-building projects designed to create high-impact leaders and future-ready organizations. His passion lies in guiding professionals to recognize their potential, realign their goals, and transform their careers and organizations with confidence and purpose.

publications

  • Why Business Leaders Need a Personal Brand

    Introduction: The Strategic Importance of Personal Branding for Leaders in Pakistan In today’s interconnected and digital age, a strong personal brand has become essential for business leaders in Pakistan to differentiate themselves and their organizations. Beyond operational excellence and financial results, leaders are now expected to cultivate a compelling presence that reflects their values, expertise,

    August 3, 2026
  • Mastering Change Management in the Digital Era

    Introduction: Navigating Change in Pakistan’s Digital Business Landscape In 2025, Pakistani businesses confront unprecedented transformation pressures driven by rapid digital innovation, evolving customer expectations, and intensifying global competition. Change management has shifted from a tactical activity to a strategic imperative, critical for survival and growth in an era defined by disruption and agility. Successfully managing

    July 13, 2026
  • Business Transformation: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Introduction: Navigating the Urgency of Business Transformation in Pakistan In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, companies in Pakistan face constant pressure to adapt to technological advances, shifting market dynamics, and rising customer expectations. The ability to drive business transformation has become a critical differentiator for organizations seeking sustainable growth. Yet, transformation is complex—requiring more than

    July 1, 2026

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