About Us

Planetive is an advisory firm that provides consultancy in areas of Clean Energy, Climate Change, Clean Water, Sustainable Finance and Business Sustainability, to stakeholders from around the globe with key focus on the Middle East and Pakistan.

Planetive locations — Dubai, UAE and Islamabad, Pakistan

At Planetive we contribute towards the global ESG/SDG goals by supporting companies to reach their net-zero targets and bridging the capital gap of sustainability projects as well as project assessment and evaluations. Planetive team is determined to make a positive global change by working on the shared goal of a sustainable and greener world, economy and society with support of our advisors from different parts of the world.

Core focus

  • Clean Energy
  • Climate Change
  • Decarbonization
  • Sustainable Finance
People

Leadership

Ayla Majid
Founder & CEO

Ayla Majid

Ayla is the founder of Planetive and a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum, where she serves on the Global Future Council on Energy. She advances energy transition, sustainable finance, and inclusive economic opportunity through public and private board roles, policy advocacy, and writing on energy, digital transformation, and diversity.

World Economic Forum — read her blogs
Global advisors

Team & Advisors

Agnes Budzyn
Advisor

Agnes Budzyn

Agnes advises on finance and emerging technology strategy. She has led institutional and regulatory engagement across BlackRock and ConsenSys.

Mustapha Mokass
Advisor

Mustapha Mokass

Mustapha is Founder and CEO of Climate Finance Group. He works on climate investment in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

Dr. Ali Adnan Ibrahim
Advisor

Dr. Ali Adnan Ibrahim

Dr. Ali Adnan Ibrahim leads sustainable transformation initiatives in Riyadh. He advises on Islamic finance, sustainable banking, and fintech in the Gulf.

Han Yik
Advisor

Han Yik

Han Yik advises on ESG, capital markets, and long-term investment strategy. He has held leadership roles at the World Economic Forum and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Malak Al Akiely
Advisor

Malak Al Akiely

Malak Al Akiely focuses on food security, commodities, and sustainable agriculture in MENA. She advises on energy and renewables markets.

Operations & specialists

Planetive Team

Kamal Rahim
Head of Strategy & Growth

Kamal Rahim

Kamal Rahim leads strategy and growth at Planetive. He has experience across energy, industrial digitization, and infrastructure sectors.

Umair Hussian Farooqi
Financial Analyst

Umair Hussian Farooqi

Umair Hussian Farooqi is a financial analyst with experience in banking, audit, and accounts. He supports planning, reporting, and compliance.

Zainab Ahmed
Business Analyst

Zainab Ahmed

Zainab Ahmed is a business analyst focused on finance and sustainability projects. She supports research, analysis, and strategy development.

Shahid Jamal
Carbon Credit and Sustainable Agriculture Specialist

Shahid Jamal

Shahid Jamal specializes in carbon credits and sustainable agriculture. He works on regenerative practices and carbon sequestration initiatives.

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Product Engineer

Farhan Hassan Rizvi

Farhan Hassan Rizvi is a product engineer focused on building practical climate-tech solutions. He works across product development, implementation, and continuous improvement.

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Business Analyst

Haram Saad

Haram Saad is a business analyst supporting sustainability-focused initiatives. She contributes to research, data analysis, and project planning.

Hira Mumtaz
Consultant

Hira Mumtaz

Hira Mumtaz is an energy and climate consultant. She works on energy policy, renewables, climate finance, and carbon markets.

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Consultant

Maha Kamal

Maha Kamal is a climate governance and policy specialist. Her work focuses on SDGs, energy transition, and climate policy.

Our Partners

Collaborating with institutions and organizations that share our commitment to sustainable development.

The DO

The DO

A global platform for purpose-driven leadership and systems change.

LUMS

LUMS

A leading university advancing research, policy dialogue, and innovation.

Pakistan Regional Economic Forum

Pakistan Regional Economic Forum

A regional forum promoting economic cooperation and strategic policy exchange.

Mezzan

Mezzan

A financial services partner supporting investment and sustainable growth.

Hawkamah

Hawkamah

A regional institute focused on governance, risk, and board effectiveness.

RELP

RELP

A clean energy initiative enabling policy, risk, and project readiness.

IEF

IEF

An international platform connecting energy producers and consumers for dialogue.

Work with Planetive

Connect with our team to explore advisory, project development, and climate finance partnerships.

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