Syed Naveed Akhtar Project Director & Executive Leadership Coach – IKTAR
Executive & Leadership Coaching
Organizational & Talent Development
EQ & Emotional Intelligence
Performance Management & Capability Building
Sales & Marketing Leadership
Change Management & Culture Transformation
Strategic People & Business Development
- 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
Business Mentorship: The Growth Accelerator You Need
Introduction: The Power of Mentorship in Pakistan’s Business Landscape In Pakistan’s rapidly evolving business ecosystem, organizations face mounting challenges—from intensifying competition and technological disruption to talent retention and leadership development. Yet, a powerful and often underutilized driver of sustainable growth lies in business mentorship. Mentorship accelerates learning, builds leadership capacity, and fosters a resilient organizational
September 14, 2026Crisis Leadership: Thriving Under Pressure
Introduction: The Essence of Crisis Leadership in Pakistan’s Business Environment In today’s volatile and unpredictable business landscape in Pakistan, crises—whether economic shocks, political instability, natural disasters, or global pandemics—are inevitable. The capacity to lead effectively under pressure is what distinguishes resilient organizations from those that falter. The art and science of crisis leadership are therefore
September 1, 2026The Science of Motivation in the Workplace
Introduction: The Critical Role of Employee Motivation in Pakistan’s Business Landscape In Pakistan’s evolving and competitive business environment, employee motivation has emerged as a key driver of productivity, engagement, and organizational success. Motivated employees are more creative, committed, and resilient—qualities vital for businesses facing digital transformation, market volatility, and talent challenges. However, understanding what truly
August 31, 2026
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