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Curriculum Vitae

Ahmad Naeim Akhtar

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Entrepreneurship · Education · Cross-Border Partnerships

Kabul, Afghanistan +93 (0) 787 163 063 contact@kingmining.co

Professional summary

Afghan entrepreneur, executive leader and institutional relationship builder with more than two decades of experience establishing and managing ventures across education, logistics, cross-border trade, mining, infrastructure and energy.

From a family enterprise and a pioneering computer education center in Mazar-e Sharif to companies in Bagram and Türkiye and the leadership of King Mining, his work has focused on building capacity, connecting markets and turning practical needs into workable commercial structures.

  • Executive leadership
  • Venture creation
  • Government relations
  • Commercial negotiation
  • Cross-border partnerships
  • Education & capacity building
  • Mineral supply & trade
  • Regional logistics

Experience

Professional timeline

Select a chapter to open its responsibilities and achievements.

2018—PresentCo-Founder & Chief Executive OfficerKing Mining Corporation Limited · Kabul, Afghanistan

Leads an Afghan company active in mineral sourcing, export coordination and project-opportunity development for qualified regional and international parties.

  • Built and leads commercial opportunities across zinc, antimony, chromite, lead, copper, iron and coal, with evidence maintained at project level.
  • Directs senior relationships with government institutions, investors, local stakeholders, mine and supplier networks, regional buyers and strategic partners.
  • Developed a staged pathway from buyer requirements through material review, sampling, testing, route planning, payment security and contract negotiation.
  • Established channels connecting Afghan resources with Iran-linked routes, Türkiye-based buyers, Pakistan-related opportunities, Central Asia and the Gulf.
  • Led or supported discussions with Rahber Global / Al Habtoor, SONAY Investment, Öztek, Öztürk and other prospective partners.
2020—2023FounderMehdawi · Türkiye

Founded and managed a Türkiye-based company as a continuation of his commercial presence and cross-border institutional engagement connected with Afghanistan, following his relocation to Türkiye in 2017.

2010—2017Co-Founder & Vice PresidentNartzi · Bagram, Afghanistan

Co-founded and managed the company with a business partner, operating in the commercial and logistics environment connected with the United States base in Bagram.

2006—2010Founder & DirectorKhorasan Education Center · Mazar-e Sharif, Balkh Province

Founded a pioneering practical computer and English-language education initiative when public access to personal computers in Mazar-e Sharif was extremely limited.

  • Designed a practical computer curriculum using educational materials obtained from Pakistan and adapted them to local needs.
  • Purchased computer systems from his personal budget so women and men could receive hands-on instruction.
  • Created seven dedicated classes for Afghan girls during the center's four years of operation.
  • Provided free computer courses for education officials and department leaders in Balkh Province.
2004—2006Vice PresidentAkhtar Limited · Afghanistan

Established the company with his father, Yar Mohammad Akhtar—one of Afghanistan's pioneering entrepreneurs—and served as Vice President until the company concluded operations in 2006.

Selected record

Institutional & commercial engagements

  1. Bamian mineral development

    Advanced discussions concerning zinc exports and met with the Deputy Governor regarding regional mineral-commercialization opportunities.

  2. Strategic UAE engagement

    Represented King Mining in senior discussions with Rahber Global / Al Habtoor regarding an operating platform and future cooperation in Afghanistan.

  3. Workforce development

    Engaged labor and social-affairs leadership and regional stakeholders in Mazar-e Sharif on workforce development and cross-border employment frameworks.

  4. National infrastructure dialogue

    Presented 15 priority infrastructure projects introduced by Afghan ministries and coordinated discussions on PIP, EPC and EPC+F models in Istanbul.

  5. Tokat investment discussions

    Discussed power generation, modern agriculture, local development, energy and infrastructure with a Member of Parliament and the Mayor of Tokat.

Background

Education & regional experience

01

Business Administration

Institute of Business & Management Sciences (IBMS)

Formerly affiliated with NWFP Agricultural University
Peshawar, Pakistan · 2004

02

International exposure

Professional and business travel across Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye and Bulgaria.

03

Languages

Dari and Pashto — native proficiency.