Asim Zia Qureshi
Senior Manager – Administration
Professional Summary
Asim Zia Qureshi is highly motivated and results-oriented professional with an MBA and over 15 years of leadership experience across multinational organizations in the UAE and Pakistan, including Descon and Nestle. Expertise spans Oil & Gas, Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Textile & Apparel, Manufacturing & Production, and Food & Beverages sectors. Skilled in operational planning, lifecycle project management, human resource mobilization, and stakeholder management. Proven track record in leading cross-functional, multicultural teams, optimizing administrative operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance in high-pressure environments. Recognized for strategic problem-solving, analytical capabilities, and fostering employee development.
Professional Experience
Senior Manager – Administration
ACE Contracting
- Supervise multiple administrative departments including office operations | transportation | accommodation | catering | and overall employee support services.
- Achieved ADNOC approval for company camps at Habshan and managed operational and maintenance matters across Fujairah | Habshan | and Ruwais.
- Coordinated external clearances and audits with ADNOC | HSE | and other regulatory bodies.
Manager – Administration, Construction Division
Descon Engineering
- Directed administrative and operational functions for multi-million-dollar oil and gas projects.
- Optimized contracts and vendor negotiations | achieving 5% cost savings.
- Coordinated mobilization and demobilization of 1200 personnel in compliance with ADNOC regulations. Oversaw approval and operations of a 3000-person camp | including accommodation | catering | transport | and security.
Country Head – Administration, Construction Division
Descon Engineering Ltd
- Managed all administrative and security functions across 9 construction projects nationwide.
- Reduced administrative and manpower costs by 3% and 2% | respectively | and saved PKR 20 million through successful negotiations.
- Oversaw employee engagement | performance management | and government coordination for permits and clearances.
Senior Manager – Administration & Security
Crescent Bahuman Limited (CBL)
- Managed 47-acre facility with 5 plants | labor housing | hospital | and canteens for 4000+ personnel.
- Oversaw security systems including 65 CCTV cameras and acted as Chief Fire Safety Officer| training 35-member firefighting team.
General Manager – Administration
Master Tiles and Ceramics Industries Limited
- Oversaw administrative operations for 2 plants with 7000 employees.
- Managed civil works | security systems (150 CCTV) | permits | and risk assessment strategies.
Manager – Security, Public Relations & CSR
Nestle Pakistan Limited
- Managed security and compliance for 2 manufacturing facilities | including 178 personnel.
- Coordinated CSR initiatives and government relations | including permits and legal compliance.
Manager – Administration, Construction Division
Descon Engineering Ltd
- Directed project administration and HR for 25+ multimillion construction and industrial projects.
- Reduced turnover from 7% to 1% and administrative costs by 5%.
- Oversaw EOBI | Social Security | and SAP HCM system implementation.
Head of Security & Surveillance
Sport Board Punjab
- Conducted security risk analysis and managed safety for national-level events including Punjab Youth Festival 2014 with 264 security personnel.
Military Experience
- Served in multiple command | staff | operational | and instructional roles.
- Recipient of Medal of Distinction (Military) | Gallantry award | and Chief of Army Staff Commendation Certificate.
Education & Certifications
Academic History
MSBA
National University of Modern Languages
BSc
Quaid-e-Azam University