Akbar Mohammad Paktian

Mr. Paktian is the Manager for the Commercial Department at the Afghanistan Cricket Board. His key responsibilities include partnering with world-leading brands for both short-term and long-term sponsorship of cricket events. As a manager, he is also tasked with setting up coordination and cooperation schemes among various stakeholders to ensure the reliable and efficient implementation of commercial projects. Developing the team’s capacity and providing a conducive working environment are his main focus areas.

Fourteen years ago, he began his career as a self-motivated and disciplined team player. Always curious about the aspects surrounding his functional area, he consistently sought to innovate and simplify processes. This proactive approach contributed to his seamless career advancement. As a manager, he has fostered an inclusive cultural environment where his subordinates and colleagues feel motivated, empowered, and trusted. He has strived to hire, develop, and maintain highly skilled and capable teams.

Mr. Paktian has been entrusted with several critical transformation projects, including MTN Geographical Expansion, the transition of Ericsson Managed Services, HUAWEI Data Packet Inspection and Policy Control, Moore Global Afghanistan Corporate Planning and Business Development, and Tetra Tech Afghanistan Civil Aviation Enterprise Solution.

He has developed the capability to handle and maintain essential operations. He led the Service Delivery Department of MTN for eight years, managed the SAP Value-Added Reseller and implementation team for three years, and governed Ericsson Managed Services for four years.