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Khurram Majeed

Company: Bureau Veritas Group

Designation: Executive Vice President

Country: United Arab Emirates  

Khurram Majeed is a dynamic and future-focused executive leader with over 23 years of experience in digital industrial solutions, automation, and the energy sector. As the Executive Vice President for the Middle East, Caspian, and Africa at Bureau Veritas, he plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s strategic growth. Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, operates across 1,600 locations with a mission to enhance quality, safety, and sustainability standards worldwide. Majeed’s leadership is instrumental in expanding the company’s influence, ensuring businesses meet evolving regulatory requirements while fostering innovation in sustainability and digital transformation.

Throughout his career, Majeed has held leadership positions at some of the world’s most renowned technology conglomerates, including Johnson Controls, GE, Baker Hughes, and Emerson. He has successfully led cross-functional teams to develop and implement customer-centric digital solutions, focusing on energy efficiency, decarbonization, smart cities, and sustainable infrastructure. His expertise spans multiple industries, from oil and gas to automation and building technologies, where he has consistently delivered visionary strategies that drive operational excellence and business resilience. With a deep understanding of AI and machine learning applications, he is dedicated to leveraging advanced technologies to enhance built environments and address pressing global sustainability challenges.

Majeed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore. He has further refined his leadership acumen through executive education programs at Wharton Business School and GE Crotonville. His outstanding contributions have been recognized with multiple CEO and Chairman Awards during his tenure at Emerson, GE, and Johnson Controls. Having lived and worked in Pakistan, Qatar, Malaysia, Singapore, the USA, and now Dubai, UAE, he brings a global perspective to business leadership, positioning himself as a driving force behind innovation and transformation in the industry.

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