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Shehryar Khawar

@shehryarkhawar

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Experienced military leader and multidisciplinary analyst specializing in research, HR and creative content.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I seek an executive role that leverages my strategic analysis, HR leadership and creative content expertise in an innovative, impact-focused organization.

I am a retired Major with 25 years of service in the Pakistan Armed Forces and extensive experience across research, analysis, project management and human resource leadership. I combine operational experience in security and anti-terrorism with a track record in large-scale organizational HR management.

I have transitioned into civilian roles as a chief analyst, senior socio-economic development analyst, content producer and award-winning film writer, working with international production houses and research institutes. My writing credits include film scripts, academic and commercial content, and contributions to prominent publications.

My career highlights include designing evaluation systems and simulators for military training, leading humanitarian relief and POW management, renovating and managing commercial projects that improved revenue and customer engagement, and founding multiple private enterprises in security technology, real estate, hospitality and creative production.

I bring strong digital and IT skills, project management experience, and exceptional soft skills—leadership, negotiation, critical thinking and emotional intelligence—and I am seeking an executive-level role where I can apply strategic, analytical and creative strengths to drive impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Socio-Economic Analyst

Current

Development.org

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Conducting socio-economic analysis and program advisory work for development projects since March 2024, delivering evidence-based recommendations to stakeholders.

Data Analysis Program Evaluation Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Policy Analysis

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Chief Analyst, South Asia

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Institute for National Defense and Security Research

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Serving as Chief Analyst for South Asia, producing strategic research on regional security, terrorism, and great-power relations to inform policy since January 2024.

Research Analysis Security Studies Policy Writing Report Writing

Current

Chief Editor & Content Producer

Current

The Long Hand

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Serving as Chief Editor and Content Producer since 2020, managing editorial teams, producing high-volume commercial and academic content for international clients.

Editorial Management Content Production Team Leadership seo writing Content Strategy Quality Assurance

Current

Film Writer

Current

NN Media Productions

Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 1 month)

Freelance film writer for NN Media Productions (Atlanta) since 2015, writing award-winning short films and scripts for international audiences.

Screenwriting Dialogue Writing Creative Writing Collaboration Storyboarding

Senior General Manager

Bashir Pipe Industries

Nov 2023 - May 2024 (6 months)

Led operations and group-level functions as Senior GM and Group Operations Director, overseeing manufacturing and HR for plant operations from November 2023 to May 2024.

Operations Management Manufacturing HR Leadership Project Management Process Improvement Procurement Team Leadership

Founder & Creative Lead

Khuwaabgar

Jan 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 11 months)

Established and operated an interior decor and art production company delivering design, exhibitions and bespoke art projects from January 2018 to December 2023.

Interior Design Art Production Project Management Creative Direction Photoshop Client Management

Founder & Director

Munafaah Real Estates

Jan 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 11 months)

Founded and managed real estate and construction operations, handling sales, purchases and project development from January 2018 to December 2023.

Real Estate Development Property Management Sales Project Planning

Associate Partner

Optimus Trading Solutions

Jan 2017 - Dec 2023 (6 years 11 months)

Co-founded and managed a retail security and technology firm, overseeing sales, importing biometric/security systems and project delivery from 2017 to December 2023.

Security Systems Biometrics Sales & Management Import Export Project Delivery Technical Support Client Relations

Film Writer

Kohinoor Film Productions

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Wrote scripts and songs for Kohinoor Telefilms & Productions from 2018 to 2021, contributing to film and television creative output.

Screenwriting Dialogue Writing

Writer & Chief Editor

The Yellow Grid

Jan 2011 - Dec 2020 (9 years 11 months)

Worked as writer and Chief Editor for The Yellow Grid (Dubai) producing and editing content for digital and print platforms from 2011 to 2020.

Content Writing Editing Editorial Management Research Feature Writing Digital Publishing Team Coordination

Writer & Chief Editor

24x7

Jan 2011 - Dec 2020 (9 years 11 months)

Served as writer and Chief Editor for 24x7 (UK), producing commercial and academic content and managing editorial workflows from 2011 to 2020.

Content Strategy Research Client Management SEO

Training & Staff Officer

Pakistan Army

Completed a 25-year career in the Pakistan Army with roles in command, staff, training, operations, counterterrorism and HR leadership across multiple postings.

Leadership Operations Management Hostage Negotiation Training Development HR Management Strategic Planning