KARACHI
Dr Musharraf Rasool Cyan has joined PIA as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is the first CEO after PIAC’s conversion into Public Limited Company in December 2016.
He brings with him a vast experience of more than 26 years in public sector management, service reforms, project planning and economic development programs.
A professional technocrat with experience of working in various capacities with the government of Pakistan, Dr Rasool holds a PhD in economics from world renowned Georgia State University after completing his Masters in Development Management from University College London.
His doctoral studies in economics focused on pricing, consumer behaviour, taxation, investment in public assets, quantitative methods and analytical tools for efficiency and effectiveness.
Earlier during the start of his professional career, he stood first in the nationwide competitive exam for Civil Service of Pakistan and was awarded the prestigious gold medal in management courses in the Civil Service Academy. He has numerous achievements to his credit, attaining excellence in his work during his illustrious career. He has also been trained in aviation management from Embry-Riddle University, Florida, USA.
Prior to working with ADB, he worked in senior public sector management positions in Pakistan. In recent years, after completing his doctorate in economics, Rasool has worked in various countries including the United States of America. His assignments have involved public sector reforms, behaviour change and economic development. He has provided technical assistance to World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United National Development Program, USAID and other international organisations.
He has authored numerous reports and papers on the public sector in Pakistan and has also published a book titled “Taxation for Pakistan’s Revival” in the year 2015.
