Winner. Business Leader of the Year 2023

H.E. Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan

Honorary Consul of Republic of Kazakhstan for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, India
Position: Promoter & Managing Director
Company: MAK Projects Pvt. Ltd.
City: Hyderabad, Telangana
Country: India
Economic/Business Sector: Real Estate Industry

H.E. Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan is a distinguished and accomplished individual who serves as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad, overseeing the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. His impressive journey as a successful entrepreneur and visionary leader has left a lasting impact on both the business and diplomatic spheres.

He was awarded the Honorary Doctorate in Real Estate & Infrastructure by Ecole Superieure Robert De Sorbon, France, and has done his MBA in Business Management.

Entrepreneurial Success

Dr. Nasir Ali Khan is the Promoter and Managing Director of MAK Projects Pvt. Ltd., a premier infrastructure and housing development company. Under his leadership, MAK Projects has played a pivotal role in constructing landmark projects in Hyderabad, spanning both residential and commercial sectors.

Known for their commitment to environmental sustainability, MAK Projects has received numerous awards and accolades for their clean, green, and healthy living spaces.

National Award for Sustainable Project of the Year was awarded to MAK Projects Canadian wood villa at the National Excellence Awards ceremony on November 23, 2022, in Mumbai, India.

Innovative Ventures

MAK Projects collaborated with Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) India to diversify into sustainable luxury wood housing in India.

The Canadian Wood Villa project, a pioneering initiative, combines light wood frame construction, mass timber, and prefabricated construction technologies, showcasing sustainable and certified wood species from British Columbia, Canada.

The project significantly reduces carbon footprint, contributing to environmental conservation.

Sustainability Advocate

The extensive use of wood in the structure has resulted in 481 metric tons of reduced carbon footprint in the project — the equivalent of removing 102 cars from the road for a year.

Diplomatic Achievements

H.E. Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan was appointed as the Honorary Consul by the External Ministry of the Republic of Kazakhstan on January 15, 2021, with the approval of the President of India on January 20, 2021.

He is actively involved in promoting bilateral cultural relations between India and Kazakhstan, emphasizing the exchange of art, literature, textiles, food, and culture.

In December 2021, he was honored with the prestigious Jubilee Medal by the Republic of Kazakhstan in recognition of his significant contributions to the development, statehood establishment, and strengthening of sovereignty.

The Jubilee Medal is a distinguished national honor bestowed upon individuals who have made outstanding contributions to national development and bilateral relations between nations.

In 2018-2019, H.E. Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan was awarded the Asia One Person of the Year award in Dubai, chosen by Consumers & Industry Research Services & AsiaOne magazine.