Zulfiqar Shah

Zulfiqar Shah is the Country Manager for Pakistan Accord and CEO of Health and Safety Accord PVT. In his role, he oversees the implementation of the Pakistan Accord in collaboration with colleagues in Pakistan and Amsterdam. Shah has been associated with the Accord since April 2022, assisting the team with feasibility studies and stakeholder engagement leading up to the launch of the Pakistan Accord in December 2023.

With a Master’s in International Relations, Mr. Shah has 30+ years of experience in management, research, advocacy, training, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on business and human rights. Before this role, Shah worked as the Decent Work Country Coordinator with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). He is a member of the Sindh Human Rights Commission, the Occupational Health and Safety Council, and the Steering Committee of the Action Plan on Business and Human Rights in the province of Sindh, serving in an honorary capacity. Shah began his career as a journalist for English newspapers and magazines in Pakistan, and was honoured with the Lorenzi Natali Award.