The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) appointed Mr. Amir Goraya as its new Chief Executive Officer on Monday, marking a strategic shift to strengthen Pakistan’s disaster and climate resilience framework through enhanced governance and innovative financing amid escalating climate threats.
NDRMF appoints Goraya as CEO to fortify Pakistan’s disaster resilience bulwark
ISLAMABAD, Apr 06 (APP):The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) appointed Mr. Amir Goraya as its new Chief Executive Officer on Monday, marking a strategic shift to strengthen Pakistan’s disaster and climate resilience framework through enhanced governance and innovative financing amid escalating climate threats.
Goraya, a seasoned expert in public sector reform and large-scale development programmes, assumes charge immediately, bringing his proven track record in institutional strengthening and strategic leadership to the helm of the fund.
The Board of Directors welcomed the appointment, expressing confidence that Goraya’s leadership will solidify NDRMF’s position as Pakistan’s premier platform for disaster risk management.
This transition arrives at a pivotal moment, as the fund expands its role in risk-informed development nationwide, particularly in the wake of frequent climate-induced calamities.
Under Goraya’s stewardship, NDRMF plans to sharpen its implementation capacity, boost operational efficiency, and forge deeper ties with federal and provincial governments, development partners, academia, and the private sector.
A core focus will be pioneering disaster risk financing tools, including scaling up the Solidarity Fund to bolster financial preparedness and rapid response to disasters.
The board reaffirmed its support for the new CEO, underscoring a commitment to continuity and stability. With this leadership change, NDRMF vows to advance a safer, more resilient, and climate-adaptive Pakistan.
