COTHM Global continues to strengthen its industry connections through a meeting with the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC). Ahmad Shafiq, Founder, President and CEO of COTHM Global, along with Richard Sprenger, Chairman of Highfield International, met Muhammad Naseer, CEO of PHDEC, to explore potential areas of collaboration.
The meeting brought together representatives from education, hospitality, and Pakistan’s horticulture and export sectors to discuss opportunities for stronger institutional and industry partnerships.

Exploring Opportunities for Industry Collaboration
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss potential areas of cooperation, explore shared interests, and strengthen connections between education, hospitality, and agriculture.
Discussions also highlighted the potential for stronger linkages with Pakistan’s horticulture and export sectors, encouraging knowledge exchange and collaboration between educational institutions and industry organisations.

Connecting Education with Industry
Connecting educational institutions with industry organisations is important for creating meaningful professional opportunities. Such partnerships can help bridge the gap between academic learning and practical industry requirements.
Through engagements with organisations such as PHDEC, COTHM continues to explore opportunities that support professional development, innovation, and skills advancement.

Promoting Professional Development and Sustainable Growth
COTHM continues to build strategic partnerships with national and international organisations to promote innovation, develop professional skills, and support sustainable industry growth in Pakistan.
The engagement with PHDEC reflects COTHM’s commitment to strengthening institutional relationships and exploring new opportunities that contribute to educational advancement and professional development.
