In 2008 Zia expanded his business operations to the UAE for the Middle East region

that resulted in excellent initial success and in early 2009 Catalyst was sought out, following
a global search, by the Chairman of Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAP) to transform and
manage LAP, with direct investments of $8 billion in a range of businesses including
Telecom, Construction, Oil & Gas and Airline.

Catalyst mandate, under Zia's leadership included expansion of the portfolio to $30 billion
over the 5 year contracted period, with base management fee of approx. $100 million.

Following the Libyan revolution, Zia has provided significant Nation Building advisory
services to the new Libyan regime including development of strategic business ventures and
transformation of key institutions working at the Ministerial level.

Currently, Zia has been retained by Netoil Inc. to lead its Investment strategy, business
ventures and multi-billion $ acquisitions in the MENA region . In this role, Zia is working
closely with the Netoil Chairman, Mir Roger Tamraz and reports directly to him.
7th
Recognised by political leaders of Australia for his contribution in
many areas. The Honourable Tony Abbot, Prime Minister of
Australia maintained a highly respected relationship from the days of
the John Howard Government, where he had various Ministerial roles.
 Extensive work with
Woolworths in
transformation of
Australia's largest
retailer. Hosted various
thought leadership
business events with
Roger Corbett , CEO of
Track record of working Woolworths and
with Mr David Murray, Institute of Company
former long term, CEO Directors. Zia
of Commonwealth Bank maintained a close
of Australia & Chairman working relationship
International Forum of with the Woolworths
Soveriegn Wealth Funds Board.
Led a land mark project for the China's
Electrcity Industry to develop strategies
for securing the supply of Coal and other
mineral resources for the long term.

Zia was appointed by the President of

State Grid Corporation as the leader
of the joint Chinese and Australian
team of Industry experts, who
commended Zia for his capabilities
along with the Prime Minister of
Australia, Mr John Howard.