← Back to Team
Vardah Malik

Vardah Malik

Founding Partner, Amanah 21

15+ years of investment strategy, policy and ESG financing expertise across public and private sectors

Professional Experience

Over 15 years of diverse professional experience in investment strategy, policy and ESG financing. Worked across a wide range of public and private sector initiatives including investment climate reforms, public-private partnerships, renewable energy and climate change initiatives across countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.

Key Highlights

  • CEO, Profectus Advisory Services (Pvt) Ltd since 2019
  • Senior Climate Finance Expert at P3A - Public Private Partnership Authority
  • Climate Finance Advisor for Pakistan Climate Financing Activity
  • Investment Advisor, Sustainable Energy & Economic Development (SEED) Programme
  • Sr. Investment Officer at IFC/World Bank Group
  • Expert in climate finance, PPP strategy, and sustainable investment structuring
  • Led investment pipelines exceeding $4 billion with major international and local investors
  • Board Member of multiple governance and public-private partnership institutions

Top Skills & Expertise

Private Equity
Investment Banking
Corporate Finance
Climate Finance
ESG Financing
Carbon Finance
Sustainable Development
Public-Private Partnerships
Investment Advisory
Policy Development