Extensive experience in promoting commercial and investment relations through a well-sought after network of business organizations and individual companies in the private and public sectors. Pankaj is well adept with the business, security and cultural developments across continents and brings with him a rich understanding of diverse societies and cultures.
Pankaj is an international trade and investment specialist, with three decades of experience in trade facilitation roles, diplomatic relations with key leadership and has led and strategized market entry for companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia (MEASA), and Australasia regions.
He has established himself as the preferred choice for those entering Middle East markets and for conducting studies, market analysis of potential and risks. Pankaj has been an advisor to think tanks, business organizations, governments and companies.
Pankaj is well suited to represent companies, investor groups, government trade bodies and lead policymakers in strategic planning, negotiation and international business and investment development. He can assist in setting up your business, close deals and negotiate agreements on your behalf. His foundation in cross-cultural relations is an asset for any new entrant in the market.
Pankaj has been the longest serving Australian Trade and Investment Commissioner in the Middle East Africa region. He is the youngest individual to ever be appointed as the International Trade and Investment Commissioner with the longest tenure. Due to his long standing services and contributions to the trade investments and economic welfare of the country, he received his Australian citizenship.
He has extensively traveled across Australasia, South Asia, Middle East and Africa while developing lasting business and personal networks among business and government leaders.
Hosted over 75 trade missions and high-level delegations led by Industry and Government Ministries
Supported and facilitated over $6.5 billion of trade and investment, and over 600 new companies in the Middle East region.
Awarded by Australian Trade Commission for high performance for 3 consecutive years
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