Our Global Team

Japan

Meet Our Business Manager – Japan

Amna Kamran is the Business Manager for Japan at Api Placement International, a leading overseas employment promoter based in Pakistan. She focuses on expanding Api Placement’s presence in the Japanese market and facilitating the placement of Pakistani interns and skilled workers through established programs. Her work centers on identifying new opportunities in Japan’s job market, building strong partnerships with Japanese employers, and creating tailored recruitment solutions that align with local labor needs. Amna also oversees the efficient deployment of Pakistani talent to Japan and actively works to strengthen cultural exchange and cooperation between the two countries. For inquiries related to hiring skilled Pakistani workforce for Japan, she can be reached at JapanPartnership@apiplacement.com

Russia

Mr. Jawad Rehman

President, Business Association for Cooperation with Pakistan Chief Operating Officer – Russia, Api Placement International

Mr. Jawad Rehman leads API Placement International’s operations across Russia with over 25 years of executive experience in international recruitment, trade, and institutional partnerships. As COO for Russia and President of the Business Association for Cooperation with Pakistan, he is focused on strengthening economic and workforce ties between the two countries. He drives trade, investment, and institutional cooperation to create reliable pathways for Pakistani talent in the Russian market.

Under his leadership, API Placement International manages recruitment across all federal subjects of Russia. His team works directly with Russian employers and government bodies to open opportunities for professionals, skilled workers, semi-skilled workers, and labor categories. Every process is handled in full compliance with Russian and Pakistani legal requirements. Mr. Jawad Rehman is known for his hands-on leadership, deep market knowledge, and commitment to ethical recruitment. Through his vision and dedication, he continues to expand opportunities for Pakistani workers while building lasting partnerships that contribute to mutual growth between Pakistan and Russia.

Italy

Syed Shan e Raza Kazmi – Director Corporate Outreach, Italy

Syed Shan e Raza Kazmi brings a stellar record of leadership, strategic vision, and exceptional execution to his role as Corporate Outreach Director for Italy, serving as a vital bridge between global industrial demands and premium talent from Pakistan. A distinguished professional renowned for managing international mega-projects, Mr. Kazmi combines a multi-dimensional approach with a highly pro-active mindset to adeptly manage complex market dynamics, transform traditional recruitment, and forecast precise technical skill gaps.

His extensive corporate connections and deep industrial knowledge across European and Asian sectors allow him to seamlessly map out Italy’s emerging workforce voids, particularly its urgent need for skilled trade workers, engineers, and technical specialists driven by automation and infrastructure upgrades. Operating with an uncompromising commitment to operational excellence, he exercises dual-legal mastery over both Italian labor laws and Pakistani emigration regulations, maintaining micro-level attention to every minute detail of the vetting, interviewing, and onboarding processes. By pro-actively exploring the Italian market and aligning its strict legal compliance frameworks with the highly skilled Pakistani talent pool, Mr. Kazmi guarantees secure, ethical, and frictionless cross-border human resource mobility that actively fuels Italy’s economic productivity while opening prestigious international avenues for the entire workforce.

Germany

Overseas Relationship Director – Germany, Api Placement International

Mr. Yousuf Irfan serves as the Overseas Relationship Director for Germany at API Placement International, acting as a vital strategic bridge between Germany’s dynamic market demands and Pakistan’s rich pool of skilled, semi-skilled, and professional talent. With Germany facing critical labor shortages across multiple sectors, Yousuf leverages his extensive, active network and deep market insights to directly match qualified candidates with industries in dire need of manpower. He is a highly proactive, enthusiastic, and visionary leader who brings years of business dealing experience and exceptional professionalism to international recruitment.

Beyond his strong networking capabilities, Yousuf possesses a deep understanding of German corporate culture, compliance regulations, and workplace ethics, making him uniquely equipped to manage complex cross-border employment landscapes. His natural ability to build long-term, high-trust alliances ensures that both European employers and global candidates experience a smooth, mutually beneficial integration process. This rare combination of market expertise, cultural intelligence, and relentless drive makes Yousuf the perfect match for maturing Germany’s workforce demands and leading successful international placement strategies.

China

Dr. Bilal Ahmed – Director of International Relations, China

Dr. Bilal Ahmed serves as Director of International Relations for China at Api Placement International, leveraging a strong network with Chinese companies engaged in CPEC, BRI, and other mega projects across the world. With over 15 years in overseas recruitment and direct access to employers in infrastructure, energy, construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, he acts as the key link between Chinese firms and Pakistani talent. As a doctor, he also maintains close ties with Chinese hospitals and medical groups, creating pathways for doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

The Chinese market continues to offer substantial opportunities through large-scale infrastructure projects, manufacturing and tech expansion in provinces like Guangdong and Jiangsu, and growing demand for skilled trades and healthcare staff. Dr. Bilal focuses on converting this demand into verified, safe, and well-paid roles for Pakistani workers by managing employer coordination, interviews, and documentation in both Urdu and Mandarin.

Bahrain

Syed Qasim Raza – Overseas Relationship Director, Bahrain

Syed Qasim Raza serves as the Overseas Relationship Director for Bahrain at API Placement International, bringing vibrant energy and an enthusiastic approach to his pivotal role. As a young and dynamic executive, Mr. Qasim acts as a proactive force on the ground in Bahrain, actively building direct partnerships with key employers. His high-octane networking strategy focuses on expanding API’s corporate footprint by exploring countless companies across various commercial and industrial sectors in the Kingdom.

Operating directly within the Bahraini market, Mr. Qasim conducts face-to-face meetings with corporate leaders, decision-makers, and HR executives to thoroughly assess their manpower requirements. His comprehensive market coverage ensures no stone is left unturned, allowing him to secure robust job demands specifically for the Pakistani workforce. Through his tireless dedication and on-field presence, Mr. Qasim seamlessly connects Bahrain’s major commercial ventures with premium talent from Pakistan, cementing his position as an invaluable asset to the executive team.