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

  • KPIs That Actually Drive Business Growth

    Introduction: The Power of Effective KPIs in Pakistan’s Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business environment in Pakistan, companies face increasing challenges—from market volatility and digital transformation to intensifying competition and changing consumer behaviors. To navigate this landscape and achieve sustainable success, organizations must move beyond generic performance measures and focus on business KPIs that

    June 1, 2026
  • The Role of AI in Shaping the Future Workforce

    Introduction: Embracing AI to Future-Proof Pakistan’s Workforce Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining the global workforce, reshaping skills requirements, job roles, and business operations across industries. In Pakistan’s rapidly evolving economy, AI presents both unprecedented opportunities and critical challenges. The integration of AI into workplaces demands new competencies, from technical AI skills to strategic and adaptive

    May 29, 2026
  • Leadership Lessons from Fortune 500 CEOs

    Introduction: The Power of CEO Strategies in Pakistan’s Competitive Market In Pakistan’s dynamic business landscape—marked by rapid digital change, global competition, and growing pressure for innovation—strong leadership is more crucial than ever. Learning from the world’s top CEOs offers valuable insights for local executives and business owners who want to excel. Leadership lessons, derived from

    May 4, 2026

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