Nahid Majid Obe

Nahid Majid OBE currently serves as a Senior Investment and Project Finance Advisor and Senior Urban Advisor at UNOPS since July 2022. With a robust background in urban planning and sustainable development, Nahid previously held the position of Director Global Cities and Urbanization at KPMG International, where leadership extended to advising on sustainable place-making and urban financing across multiple global regions from 2018 to 2021. Additional experience includes roles such as Strategy, Investment and Planning Director at Aventa Capital Partners, and Chief Operating Officer/Chief Executive of the Regeneration Investment Organisation at UK Trade and Investment, where Nahid pioneered investment strategies for UK regeneration projects. Past positions also encompass directorships at the Design Council Cabe and The Mayors Fund for London, among others, showcasing a significant contribution to urban regeneration and community initiatives. Education credentials include a Masters in Urban Design and BA in Urban Planning from the University of Sheffield, along with a BA in Urban Planning Studies from the University of Westminster.