Omar Yar Khan's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Omar Yar Khan has worked in the fields of public relations, marketing, and business development. He has also worked with the government and in the areas of economic development, trade, and employment. Omar Yar Khan has a degree in Liberal Arts from the University of British Columbia.

🎓 Education

Omar Yar Khan is a successful entrepreneur and education advocate who has many years of experience incivil and business administration. He has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario in Political Science and has been teaching at Katimavik Elementary School in Kuwait since 1994. From January 1991 to January 1993, Omar Yar Khan was a student at Roland Mitchener PS in Toronto, Canada.Omar was first elected to the Kuwait parliament in 2005, and has since been a vocal advocate for the education of mothers and children in the Gulf state. He founded the non-profit organization, " Sakram Education Project" in 2006, which aims to providequality education opportunities for mothers and children in the Gulf state. He also has a Doctorate of Laws from the University of Birmingham in England.Omar Yar Khan is currently working as an entrepreneur and education advocate in the United Arab Emirates. He has been a keynote speaker at numerous conferences throughout the UAE and has been interviewed by leading global media outlets. He has also created a successful online course on business administration for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's administrators at the University of Dubai.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Omar Yar Khan has over 20 years of experience in the World of Politics, being successful in passing legislation and making strategic decisions. He is skilled in conversational French, Urdu, Hindi, Stakeholder Relations, Policy, Politics, Government, Microsoft Office, French, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Public Affairs, Open Government, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Speech Writing, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Research, Legislation, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Reputation Management, Spokesperson, Fundraising, Community Development, Corporate Communications, Nonprofits, Economic Development, Leadership, Human Rights, Diplomacy, Public Sector, Crisis Communications, Legislative Management, Government Relations, International Relations, Lobbying, Crisis Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Political Science. Omar Yar Khan is currently a Vice President - Public Affairs/Deputy Audience Engagement Leader - Government at Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Chief of Staff at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care from August 2014 to August 2016. Chief of Staff at Office of the Minister of Government Services from November 2011 to November 2013. Chief of Staff at Office of the Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment from November 2013 to August 2014. Senior Policy and Stakeholder Relations Advisor at Office of the Attorney General from November 2007 to November 2011. Senior Policy and Stakeholder Relations Advisor at Office of the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities from June 2005 to October 2007. Assistant Consultant - Public Affairs at Hill and Knowlton from April 2004 to April 2005. International Trade Consultant at Canadian Trade Office of the Council of Great Lakes Governors from October 2001 to April 2004. Senior Vice President - Corporate and Public Affairs at High Tide Inc. Vice President - Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies from October 2016 to June 2018. Senior Policy and Stakeholder Relations Advisor to the Minister at Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development from June 2005 to October 2007. Assistant Consultant - Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies from April 2004 to April 2005. National Cannabis Sector Lead at Hill+Knowlton Strategies from October 2019 to December 2020. Vice President Marketing and Business Development at Hill+Knowlton Strategies from June 2018 to October 2019. Chief of Staff to the Minister at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care from August 2014 to August 2016. Chief of Staff to the Minister at Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Growth from November 2013 to August 2014. Chief of Staff to the Minister at Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services from November 2011 to November 2013. Senior Policy Advisor to the Attorney General at Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General from November 2007 to November 2011. Senior Vice President - Corporate and Public Affairs at High Tide Inc.