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Usman H. Malik

Profile

Seasoned Project Director with 24+ years’ experience leading large-scale energy, infrastructure, and policy programs across Pakistan. Proven success managing multimillion-dollar projects for World Bank, USAID, ADB, KfW, IFC, and EU, driving sustainable power generation, efficiency, and reform. Chartered Engineer (UK) recognized for strategic planning, institutional capacity building, and delivery of over 4,500 MW in energy projects.

Core Expertise

Project & Program Leadership | Power Generation (Thermal | Hydro | Solar | Biomass) | Energy Efficiency & Policy | Infrastructure Modernization | Stakeholder & Donor Relations | Technical Feasibility | Contract & Risk Management | Institutional Reform

Professional Experience

PITCO (Pvt.) Ltd. — Director / Project Director   2003 – Present  |  Lahore, Pakistan

Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering development and infrastructure projects in the energy sector, spanning generation, distribution, renewable integration, and efficiency improvement.

Highlights:

  • Directed implementation of 4,500 MW+ of generation capacity (hydro, solar, combined-cycle, coal, cogeneration).
  • Led USAID Power Distribution Program (US $230 M)—operational audits and reforms across all nine DISCOs.
  • Guided formulation of National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Policy and Provincial Action Plans (World Bank).
  • Oversaw K-Electric Network Improvement Plan and Dhabeji Pumping Complex Energy Efficiency Project (2024).
  • Managed energy and carbon audits for PSO and the High Commission of Canada.
  • Provided policy, legal, and technical advisory to NEECA for organizational strengthening and EE governance.
  • Directed IFC Captive Solar and KfW Energy Scoping initiatives for renewable investment readiness.

Education

University of Cambridge, UK
M.Eng. (1999)
B.A. (Hons.) Engineering (1998)

Certifications

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) – Engineering Council UK
  • Professional Engineer (PE) – Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Member – Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), UK

Key Achievements

  • Delivered projects exceeding USD 1 billion in cumulative value.
  • Built cross-functional teams and partnerships improving energy access and efficiency nationwide.
  • Recognized for advancing renewable integration and sustainable infrastructure in Pakistan’s power sector.