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Talha Khan

CEO, Climate Solutions Pioneer And Venture Builder
Talha Khan

Summary

As a business executive committed to addressing the challenges of climate change, my purpose is to innovate and expand climate solutions that drive meaningful impact for both individuals and the environment. In my most recent leadership role, I successfully established the forefront institution in climate action—Pakistan Environment Trust.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Pakistan Environment Trust

CEO
07.2021 - 12.2023

Job overview

- Scaled the flagship Net Zero Pakistan (NZP) coalition to 20+ member companies and achieved international acclaim (e.g., one of the first initiatives from the Global South to become an official accelerator of the UNFCCC's Race to Zero Campaign).

- Accelerated private sector momentum towards adopting Science-Based Targets , with 6 leading textile companies on track to submit their targets to SBTi by the end of Q1 2024 with support from Pakistan Environment Trust.

- Established the market for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) in Pakistan to enable local companies to meet their clean energy commitments and catalyse an uptick in investment towards renewable energy projects.

- Developed a portfolio of high-integrity carbon removal and avoidance projects which will underpin Pakistan's participation in voluntary carbon markets and unlock up to $200M in annual revenue.

- Built Pakistan's leading talent hub for climate professionals , with a ten-fold increase in the team's size and offices established across Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore

- Convened a diverse ecosystem of local and global organisations in tackling Pakistan's most pressing climate challenges – these include, but are not limited to: CDP, SouthPole, MyCarbon, Inditex, Apparel Impact Institute, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Textile Exchange, Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Aga Khan Development Network, Pakistan Textile Council.

McKinsey & Company
London

Sr Engagement Manager
05.2017 - 06.2021

Korn Ferry

Associate Principal
05.2013 - 04.2017

AIRCOM International (A TEOCO Company)

Solutions Architect - Middle East & Africa
01.2011 - 05.2012

AIRCOM International (A TEOCO Company)

Solutions Engineer
04.2009 - 12.2010

EnterpriseDB

Technical Support Engineer
06.2006 - 04.2009

Education

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
Shanghai

MBA
06.2012 - 2014.02

London Business School
London

MBA
09.2013 - 2013.12

GIKI
Pakistan

Bachelor of Science
08.2002 - 2006.07

Skills

Strategic planning

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Honors Awards

Recipient of the prestigious Shanghai Municipal government Scholarship for MBA studies.

Timeline

CEO

Pakistan Environment Trust
07.2021 - 12.2023

Sr Engagement Manager

McKinsey & Company
05.2017 - 06.2021

London Business School

MBA
09.2013 - 2013.12

Associate Principal

Korn Ferry
05.2013 - 04.2017

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)

MBA
06.2012 - 2014.02

Solutions Architect - Middle East & Africa

AIRCOM International (A TEOCO Company)
01.2011 - 05.2012

Solutions Engineer

AIRCOM International (A TEOCO Company)
04.2009 - 12.2010

Technical Support Engineer

EnterpriseDB
06.2006 - 04.2009

GIKI

Bachelor of Science
08.2002 - 2006.07
Talha KhanCEO, Climate Solutions Pioneer And Venture Builder