Journey of success from Kashmir To Australia – Kashmiri Man Receives Australia Day Achievement Medallion :
A distinguished Kashmiri, Kamran Khan, currently based in Chennai, has been honoured with the prestigious Australian Government’s Australia Day Achievement Medallion. Bestowed on January 26, 2024, this recognition is for exceptional performance in government projects or core duties, by Australian Government departments and agencies.
He is presently serving as Senior Director for South Asia for Australian Trade and Investment Commission. He did his school from Burn Hall School in Srinagar. In 1992, he left Kashmir to pursue his remaining education and graduated in Automotive Engineering at the University of Madras, where he ranked 3rd across the state of Tamil Nadu, showcasing his academic prowess. Kamran is married to a renowned Chennai based doctor who is the daughter of former IAS officers of Tamil Nadu who have held prestigious positions, including those of a chief secretary with the Government of Tamil Nadu and have worked closely with the former Union Minister Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah.
Since 2010, his strategic acumen has been pivotal in shaping the infrastructure industry and fostering foreign direct investment into Australia as part of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, under the Australian Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, exemplifying his commitment to economic growth and global collaboration.
As the first Kashmiri to receive the Australia Day Achievement Medallion, Kamran stands as a symbol of pride for Jammu and Kashmir, showcasing the immense talent emerging from the region.
