Aamir Riaz is a Programme Officer in International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and is currently part of the team at its Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.
In line with the Global Objectives of ITU and Regional Initiatives of the Asia-Pacific region, he has been working on the development of ICTs in the region through country-specific actions, sub-regional and regional activities across the region. He has implemented several initiatives and projects in partnership and collaboration with international/regional organizations like ASEAN, APT, PIRRC, etc.; Administrations including, MSIP-Korea, DoC-Australia, SRMC-China etc., and industry including Intelsat, Nokia, Forum Global, Ericsson etc.
Mr. Aamir is currently involved in ITU development activities particularly in areas related to telecommunication policy, ICT market regulations, and wireless innovation strategies with an emphasis on issues related to Radio Frequency Spectrum.
Prior to joining ITU in 2013, he had been working in ictQatar (now CRC Qatar) from 2010 to 2013 as National Spectrum Manager where he implemented several management and planning initiatives. From 2007 until 2010 he performed his duties as Assistant Director in the Strategy and Development department of the Pakistan Telecomm Authority.
Mr. Aamir is an Electrical Engineer from National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Pakistan and possesses an advanced degree in Radio-communication from École Supérieure d'Électricité (SUPÉLEC) France.