Naima Ansari
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- aansari.naima@gmail.com
- +92 336 8522422
Professional Summary
Entrepreneur, trade leader, and mentor with over 16 years of experience in project management, women’s economic empowerment, youth engagement, and international trade facilitation. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at the Azerbaijan–Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (APJCCI), with a proven record of leading multi-stakeholder initiatives linking public and private sector actors. Former President of IWCCI (2021–2022) and Vice President of FPCCI (2014).
Recognized as a U.S. State Department Alumna, selected for the Fortune–U.S. State Department Global Women’s Leadership Program (2024). Naima has led large-scale national projects, trained over 5,000 women entrepreneurs and 2,000 youth, and successfully delivered 150+ workshops. She combines creative innovation and policy insight to drive inclusive economic growth and institutional collaboration.
Professional Experience
- Senior Vice President Azerbaijan–Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (APJCCI
- President Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IWCCI)
- Vice President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI)
- CEO Innovations (Film & Animation Studio)
- Executive Director Product Development Hub
- Honorary Coordinator (Business Liaison) Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat
- Voluntary & Advisory Engagements
Key Skills
- Project Management & Leadership
- Private Sector Engagement
- Policy & Advocacy
- Capacity Building & Training
- Trade Facilitation & Export Development
- Multi-Stakeholder Coordination
- Communication & Public Relations
Development Cooperation Experience
- U.S. State Department Fellowship Alumna, Global Women’s Leadership Program (2024)
- Collaborations with UNWOMEN, UNDP, TEVTA, NAVTEC, and GEN Pakistan on skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship initiatives
- Experience with public–private partnerships, donor coordination, and women’s inclusion programs across provinces
