Barkha Shah

Barkha Shah is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management and consulting, particularly within the public sector and education. Currently serving as Project Director at IAG since May 2019, Barkha leads high-profile consulting projects in the GCC with a focus on innovation and strategy. Previous roles include Team Lead at the Special Monitoring Unit within the Chief Minister's Office in Punjab, where oversight was provided for key initiatives in education and health, and a Consultant at Adam Smith International, responsible for developing a sector plan for special education in Punjab. Barkha’s career also features positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers as Project Manager and various roles as an Independent Consultant and Researcher in the MENA region. Barkha holds an MPhil in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge and a BSc in Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences.