Khizar Kazmi

Khizar Kazmi is a Principal for Private Equity, Industrial, and Technology practices with a background in growth, analytics and commercial operations. Drawing on hands‑on experience in high‑growth technology and digital ventures, he brings an operator’s perspective to talent strategy for industrial, tech, and PE‑backed businesses.

Before joining August Leadership, Khizar worked across marketplace, retail and mobility platforms, where he launched digital‑only segments across multiple GCC markets, and led multi‑city commercial teams to deliver double‑digit growth. His work spanned P&L ownership, experimentation and data‑driven decision‑making, giving him a practical understanding of how leaders create value under pressure.

At August Leadership, Khizar partners with PE firms, portfolio companies, industrial groups and tech leaders on C‑suite and senior leadership searches across the US, APAC, Europe, the Middle East and LATAM. As Practice Area Lead for Private Equity, Industrial and Technology, he combines deep market research with structured stakeholder engagement to clarify success profiles, map global talent pools and guide clients through high‑stakes hiring decisions. Known for his analytical rigor and collaborative style, he helps organizations secure leaders who can drive transformation, operational excellence and sustainable growth in complex, capital‑intensive environments.