Waleed Akram
Profile
Waleed Akram is the President of the USA- Pakistan Business Alliance and an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management. A proud University of Maryland alumnus, Waleed’s journey embodies resilience, innovation, and a global perspective. Born in Pakistan and raised in the Washington, D.C. metro area since early childhood, he grew up in a multilingual immigrant household that instilled in him a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and collaboration. His professional background spans technology, business strategy, and entrepreneurship. He has worked in private equity operations and led cross-functional global initiatives that integrate business and technology to drive organizational transformation.
About
Beyond his corporate career, Waleed is a partner at Metro Management Group, a diversified company operating across hospitality, construction, and facilities management. Under his leadership, the group has expanded into large-scale infrastructure projects within the construction and real estate sectors. Waleed is also the founder of the Hunger Relief Foundation, a nonprofit that has distributed over 1.25 million meals globally, with active chapters in Pakistan and upcoming expansions in El Salvador and Canada. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to bridging borders through commerce, innovation, and social impact, principles he continues to champion through his leadership at the USA-Pakistan Business Alliance.
