Nationality Pakistani Alma mater University of the Punjab | Residence Islamabad, Pakistan | |
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Born 27 May 1946 (age 70) ( 1946-05-27 ) Jalandhar, India Occupation Businessman, Entrepreneur, Manufacturing Specialist, Consultant Known for Business and Entrepreneurship, Training, Mentoring, CBI Expert, Chairman EDB, Mentor | ||
Imtiaz ali rastgar cultural aspects of quality in manufactring industry icqi 2011 piqc
Imtiaz Ali Rastgar (born 27 May 1946) is a serial entrepreneur and is founder and Chairman of Rastgar Group. Imtiaz Rastgar is a manufacturing specialist and a consultant for Marketing and Exports.
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- Imtiaz ali rastgar cultural aspects of quality in manufactring industry icqi 2011 piqc
- Early life
- Business career
- Companies founded
- Articles
- Seminars
- Interviews
- References
Imtiaz Rastgar is one of the best known entrepreneurs of engineering sector in Pakistan. He has been a member of Boards of several government organisations. Over the years, Imtiaz Rastgar has participated in inception of the various trade bodies e.g. Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, PAAPAM (Pakistan Association of Automobile Parts & Accessories Manufacturers), QPSP (Quality & Productivity Society of Pakistan), PFA (Pakistan Foundry Association), TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) Islamabad Chapter.
As Founder Charter Member of TiE Islamabad, Imtiaz Rastgar mentors young entrepreneurs and also chairs the Higher Education Commission’s Committee on Knowledge Transfer so as to bring an economic impact from interaction between businesses and the Universities of Pakistan. Imtiaz Rastgar frequently participates in various seminars as a trainer and a guest speaker. He is considered an expert in the automotive industry and is the key advisor of Pakistani Automotive magazine ‘Automark’. As an expert in the CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries) programmes, he guided and coached more than 50 SME's (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) in their efforts to export to Europe. Though not all companies were successful, many of these companies improved their business operations. His commitment, practical experience, vast network and knowledge of the industry contributed to the success of the CBI programmes in Pakistan.
Early life
Imtiaz Ali Rastgar was born on 27 May 1946 in Jalandhar, India. Later, his family migrated to Pakistan. He attended PAF (Pakistan Air Force) Public School, Sargodha and Gordon College, Rawalpindi. Imtiaz Rastgar graduated from Hailey College of Commerce, Lahore in 1966.
Imtiaz Rastgar earned a diploma in metal casting technology from PITAC (Pakistan Industrial Technical Assistance Centre) Lahore in 1967. Foundry processes captivated him so much that in spite of lack of resources, he founded Rastgar Engineering.
Business career
Companies founded
Imtiaz Rastgar, a visionary leader and a successful entrepreneur, has laid the foundations of the following business organizations:
Articles
Imtiaz Rastgar is a knowledgeable person who writes on different topics.
Seminars
Imtiaz Rastgar frequently participates in various seminars as a guest speaker.
His articles and presentations are taught in various universities. He often delivers lectures in universities e.g. NUST (National University of Sciences and Technology), Comsats, Bahria, PIDE (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics) and participates as a trainer in workshops.
Interviews
Imtiaz Rastgar is considered an example of a self-made man. He is among those few entrepreneurs whose success story has been shared on National Television Network of Pakistan, The Pakistan Television (PTV)
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