
Syed Mehmood Ul Hassan
@syedmehmoodulhassan
I've led enterprise operations, governance, resilience, and public affairs across energy, government, defence, and United Nations environments.
What I'm looking for
At Pakistan Petroleum Limited, I led corporate and shared-service functions supporting 5,000+ people across 50+ sites, spanning security, administration, IT, procurement, CSR, government affairs and operational support. I strengthened controls, reporting and surveillance arrangements, improving incident response by 40% and accelerating decision-making by 35%.
Across government, defence and United Nations assignments, I've directed large-scale operations, advised senior leaders on risk and continuity, and built trusted partnerships with ministries, regulators, law-enforcement agencies and communities. I bring 35+ years of experience converting complex priorities into accountable delivery in high-risk, regulated environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager – Corporate & Shared Services
Pakistan Petroleum Limited
Jul 2022 - Nov 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Led enterprise-critical portfolio spanning security, administration, corporate communications, IT, procurement, CSR, government affairs, and operational support. Advised executive management and the Board on resilience, risk, compliance, and crisis readiness.
Senior Manager – Security, Land Acquisition & Community Relations
Pakistan Petroleum Limited
Nov 2016 - Jul 2022 (5 years 8 months)
Oversaw security, field access, and community relations for 50+ operational sites, including high-threat locations, maintaining a zero-fatality record. Redesigned security contracting model, delivering annual savings above 15% and reducing security incidents by 60%.
Regional Director – Operations & Investigations
Anti-Narcotics Force, Government of Pakistan
Sep 2013 - Sep 2016 (3 years)
Directed provincial intelligence, investigation, and interdiction operations with responsibility for 1,200 personnel across 36 districts. Coordinated multi-agency activity and strengthened collaboration with FIA, Customs, and provincial police.
Director of Studies
National Defence University
Aug 2010 - Jul 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Designed and delivered executive programmes in strategy, leadership, crisis management, governance, and operational planning for senior civil and military leaders from 19 countries. Led academic planning, simulations, and strategic exercises.
Deputy Military Secretary / Chief Protocol & Security Coordination
President of Pakistan Secretariat
Aug 2004 - Jul 2007 (2 years 11 months)
Managed executive-level coordination, logistics, staff administration, and protocol for national and international engagements, including more than 40 state and international visits. Worked across ministries, diplomatic missions, intelligence agencies, and protection units.
UN Military Observer
United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
Mar 1999 - Apr 2000 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted ceasefire monitoring, security assessments, patrol coordination, and incident reporting in a multinational conflict-zone mission. Worked with counterparts from 19 countries, contributing to early-warning analysis and confidence-building.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
COMSATS University Islamabad
MSc, Project Management
Completed an MSc in Project Management from COMSATS University Islamabad in 2016.
National Defence University
MSc, War Studies and Defence Management
Completed an MSc in War Studies and Defence Management from the National Defence University in 2008.
University of Balochistan
BSc (Hons), War Studies
Completed a BSc (Hons) in War Studies from the University of Balochistan in 1996.
University of the Punjab
BA
Completed a BA from the University of the Punjab in 1983.
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