Central Power Purchasing Agency (Market Operator)

Mr. Irfan Ali

Secretary, Ministry of Energy (Power Division), Chairman

Mr. Irfan Ali Chairman BOD of CPPA-G and Federal Secretary Ministry of Energy (Power Division)

Dr. Khaqan Hassan Najeeb

Director General, Implementation & Economic Reform Unit/Finance Division, Member

Mr. Dr. Khaqan Hassan Najeeb has extensive experience in developing and implementing structural reforms in key economic areas including energy, public sector enterprises, privatization and investment climate. Deep understanding of fiscal and macroeconomic analysis. Experienced economic manager with a strong history of performance on a series of high profile assignments both, with the Government of Pakistan and Government of Australia. Worked on improving government’s strategy and planning for economic growth and sustainable development. Involved in stakeholder coalition building on strategic policies. Lead policy dialogue, with international partners including IMF, World Bank, Asian Development Bank and JICA. Designed, negotiated and implemented policy credit loans and Extended Fund Facility program.

Mr. Zafar Abbas

Joint Secretary NTDC / Managing Director NTD C, Member

Mr. Zafar Abbas has an extensive Experience in Energy Sector, He is a qualified Engineer from UET Lahore, and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Oil & Gas Management, University of Dundee, Scotland. Mr. Zafar Abbas carries a vast experience of administrative, financial, development matters of NTDC and public sector power generation companies (GENCOs).

Mr. Muhammad Zargham Eshaq Khan

Joint Secretary (Power/Finance), Member

Mr. Zargham Eshaq Khan is practicing Professional Engineer since 1992. Expertise cover planning, design, analysis, specifications, preparation of bidding/ contract documents and project management of various projects relating to power systems both at national and international levels. Specifically projects related to HV and MV power system including sub-stations, distribution systems and network planning and analysis. Current assignment covers management of power sector in Pakistan, policy conception, development and implementation for the power sector covering generation, transmission and distribution.

Mr. Shahid Iqbal Chaudhry

Member, Board of Directors

Graduated in BSc Electrical Engineering Power in 1983 from U.E.T Lahore and acquired Master’s degree in Business Administration from Institute of Management Sciences BZU Multan in 2011. Joined WAPDA in 1983 with total length of 35 years of service.
Vast experience in construction of 500/220/132 KV Grid Stations and Transmission Lines. Completed number of prestigious projects of national importance in collaboration with foreign consultants and equipment suppliers. Extensive experience in Tendering and Contract Management of World Bank and Asian Development financed projects.
Managed construction of Secondary Transmission Grid projects for improvement of distribution of power in MEPCO and IESCO areas. Having substantial experience of Distribution System, Planning & Engineering,Operation and Revenue Recovery. Human Resource Management experience of more than 13,000 employees

Mr. Muhammad Imran

Chief Executive Officer, GENCO Holdings, Member

Mr. Abid Latif Lodhi

Chief Executive Officer CPPA-G, Member

Mr. Abid Latif Lodhi, Chief Executive Office of CPPA and Member BOD has diversified professional experience, spanning over 27 years in power and water utilities sector both in local and international organizations. Representing management to the BOD, loan negotiations with international and local lenders, interaction with ministries, tax departments on various corporate matters.

Mr. Abid Latif Lodhi has extensive experience concerning policy, regulation, strategic corporate planning, corporate performance, pricing, finance and accounting, fund management, taxation matters, ERP implementation, developing of tariff and financial models both for annual and multiyear tariff, project implementation including development of accounting manual and internal audit manual for all power distribution companies of Pakistan. 

Mr. Abid Latif Lodhi has versatile experience of working in different Government and Private Organizations at different levels like Water and Power Development Authority, NTDC, NEPRA, Power and Water Utility Company (MARAFIQ), USAID, IRG, and CPPA-G.