Experts

Our Experts

Seasoned professionals bringing deep domain expertise across chemistry, defense strategy, and international dispute resolution.

Prof. Ahmad Adnan

Prof. Ahmad Adnan

R&D Consultant | Chemistry & Industrial Biotechnology

PhD Chemistry, Industrial Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering — Former Vice Chancellor, GC University Lahore

Experience

Decades of academic and industrial research leadership. Supervised 17 PhD and 160 MPhil/MSc theses. Developed strong industry linkages across pharmaceuticals, extractive metallurgy, and biochemical engineering.

Key Highlights

  • Former Vice Chancellor, GC University Lahore
  • Trained in Industrial Biotechnology in Germany and Chemical Safety by SANDIA Labs, USA
  • Contributed to world's cheapest Insulin and Hepatitis B Vaccine production
  • Extensive research in extractive metallurgy and mineral processing
Muhammad Saleem

Muhammad Saleem

General Manager Administration | Strategic Security & Crisis Management

34+ years Pakistan Army service. Former Defence Attaché to Brazil. Corporate leadership at Fauji Fertilizer Company.

Experience

Over 34 years of exemplary service in the Pakistan Army with unparalleled expertise in Security, Administration, Logistics, Project Management, and Strategic Planning. 5+ years of corporate leadership experience as General Manager at Fauji Fertilizer Company.

Key Highlights

  • Defence Attaché to Brazil — led military diplomacy across South America
  • Spearheaded strategic restructuring at GHQ, Rawalpindi
  • General Manager at Fauji Fertilizer Company overseeing Security, PR, HR, and Compliance
  • Exceptional crisis management and strategic execution capabilities
Engr. Dr. Shahid Mahmood

Engr. Dr. Shahid Mahmood

Arbitrator | Dispute Board Expert | Construction Contract Specialist

PhD (Engineering Management), FCIArb (UK), PE — 37+ years in construction delivery, dispute resolution & contract administration. Registered Arbitrator, Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).

Experience

A seasoned Civil Engineer and Contract Management Expert with over 37 years of experience across public and private sector construction project delivery, dispute resolution, and contract administration. Former Member Planning & Design and Member Engineering, CDA. Rendered 17 arbitration awards as Arbitrator/Umpire with 12 upheld by the Courts and none set aside.

Key Highlights

  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK (FCIArb # 6078618)
  • Registered Arbitrator at Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
  • 17 arbitration awards rendered — 12 made Rule of the Court, none set aside
  • Chairman/Member on seven (7) FIDIC Dispute Boards (DB/DAAB)
  • Former Member Engineering & Member Planning, Capital Development Authority (CDA)
  • 30+ international research publications; contributor to the Master Plan of Islamabad and Building Code of Pakistan

Deep Domain Expertise

Our expert panel brings specialised knowledge in industrial chemistry, strategic security, and international arbitration — strengthening Amanah 21's capacity to deliver holistic advisory across complex, multi-stakeholder projects.