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Rehan Malik

@rehanmalik1

Founder & CEO at Itqan Leadership Strategia, guiding enterprise transformation and building strategic portfolio governance at the University of Alberta.

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At Itqan Leadership Strategia Inc., I founded and lead a global consulting firm supporting enterprise leaders and teams with executive coaching, leadership development, and transformation advisory. My work focuses on helping organizations strengthen strategy execution, alignment, and values-driven cultures.

At the University of Alberta, I led the “For the Public Good” strategic portfolio, aligning cross-functional programs with executive priorities. I developed dashboards and KPI frameworks to monitor initiatives across Academic, Advancement, Research, and Operations.

As Project Manager for the Service Excellence Transformation, I oversaw project lifecycle work during the university’s administrative and operational restructuring. The University President commended my leadership and execution during this complex transformation.

Earlier, I supported planning and governance for 75+ initiatives at Caterpillar Inc. and managed enterprise technology and business integration initiatives at APP Pharmaceuticals. I’m PMP® certified, with experience spanning portfolio governance, digital transformation, and regulated pharmaceutical systems.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & CEO

Current

Itqan Leadership Strategia Inc.

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Founded and lead a global executive leadership and strategy organization supporting enterprise leaders and teams across multiple sectors and geographies. Provide strategic guidance, leadership development, and transformation coaching focused on leadership effectiveness and organizational transformation.

Executive Leadership Leadership Development Executive Coaching Enterprise Strategy Enterprise Transformation Organizational Culture Strategy Execution Governance Team Building

Strategic Portfolio Leader

University of Alberta

Sep 2018 - Jul 2022 (3 years 10 months)

Led the university-wide 'For the Public Good' strategic portfolio, aligning cross-functional programs with executive leadership priorities. Advised VPs, Directors, and Program Managers on strategic execution, governance, and enterprise-wide alignment.

Strategic Planning Portfolio Management Governance KPI development Executive Communication Cross Functional Collaboration

Project Manager (Secondment)

University of Alberta

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year)

Spearheaded high-impact transformation projects during the University of Alberta's administrative and operational restructuring across all faculties and units, managing initiatives within a consolidated operating budget exceeding $1 billion. Partnered with external consultancy NOUS to deliver enterprise-wide redesigns aligned with the Service Excellence Steering Committee vision.

Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Governance Executive Dashboards Change Management

Digital Product Manager

University of Alberta

Jan 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years 6 months)

Directed delivery of complex, cross-functional digital products, translating business needs into actionable solutions aligned with UDS goals. Collaborated with technical and functional leaders to drive web transformation, research initiatives, and branding projects.

Product Management Digital Strategy Website Transformation Stakeholder Management team development

Technical Project Manager

University of Alberta

Dec 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 1 month)

Led technical delivery of key UDS initiatives, including CMS transition, content strategy, and implementation of project management best practices. Developed and maintained project governance frameworks, timelines, and standards to drive consistent project execution.

Project Management CMS Content Strategy Governance Process Improvement

Program / Project Manager

Caterpillar Inc.

Jan 2013 - Sep 2013 (8 months)

Provided strategic consulting to senior Caterpillar eBusiness Transformation and PMO teams at a Fortune 100 industrial leader. Supported planning and governance for 75+ cross-functional initiatives, developing project and program charters and governance frameworks.

Strategic Consulting Program Management Governance PMO Coaching

Project Manager

RR Donnelley

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Led multi-stream logistics and IT transformation initiatives for Mode Integration, coordinating with global teams and third-party vendors. Delivered monthly rollouts under aggressive timelines using Agile Scrum and PMI methodologies.

Project Management Agile Scrum PMI Logistics IT transformation

Project Manager

APP Pharmaceuticals

May 2008 - Jan 2012 (3 years 8 months)

Managed enterprise-level technology and business integration initiatives across ERP (SAP ECC 6.0), Document Management, Product Lifecycle, and Customer Feedback systems. Delivered cross-functional programs in a regulated pharmaceutical environment, ensuring quality, compliance, and on-time execution.

Project Management SAP ECC ERP Document Management Regulatory Compliance Quality Assurance

Business Technology Analyst

Abbott Laboratories

Jun 2005 - Jul 2006 (1 year 1 month)

Enabled strategic execution, business analysis, and process improvement at Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare leader. Delivered functional requirements, SDLC documentation, and testing support for LIMS and pharmaceutical systems within a regulated, quality-focused environment.

Business Analysis SDLC LIMS Testing Regulatory Compliance