Khalid Saleem
About Khalid Saleem
Khalid Saleem is the President Director at PT Arup Indonesia and has extensive experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects across South East Asia and Australia.
Current Role at PT Arup Indonesia
Khalid Saleem currently holds the position of President Director at PT Arup Indonesia, a role he has been in since 2021. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, he is integral to the company's strategic leadership and operational management. Alongside this, Saleem also serves as the Country Leader for Indonesia at Arup, a position he has fulfilled since 2020. His work focuses on overseeing key infrastructure projects within the country, ensuring they align with Arup's global standards and objectives.
Previous Positions at Arup
Before assuming his current roles, Khalid Saleem worked at Arup as an Infrastructure Leader in 2020 for 8 months. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, he was responsible for leading infrastructure-related projects, contributing to the company's success within the region. His role involved significant project oversight, coordination, and leadership to ensure the successful completion of various infrastructure initiatives.
Experience in Australia
Khalid Saleem has extensive experience in Australia, particularly in Brisbane and Cairns. He served as a Senior Engineering Manager at Albem Operations Pty Ltd from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he worked as an Interface Manager for the Smithfield Bypass Project in Cairns during this period. Saleem also held the role of Project Manager for the Brisbane Inner City Bypass Upgrade from 2017 to 2018 and was the Principal Project Manager for SMEC in Australia and New Zealand from 2017 to 2018. His contributions to these roles highlight his expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
Major Infrastructure Projects
Throughout his career, Khalid Saleem has been involved in numerous high-profile infrastructure projects. He was the Project Director for the Jakarta MRT CP202 project in Indonesia, showcasing his leadership in rail transit systems. He managed the South Sumatera LRT project and the HCMC Metro Line 1 -- CP1a project in Vietnam, further demonstrating his expertise in metro infrastructure development. Saleem also led the Trung Luong to My Thuan Expressway project in Vietnam and played a key role in the Wyaralong Dam Alliance project in Australia. His extensive project management experience spans various sectors, including transportation and water infrastructure.
Educational Background
Khalid Saleem holds a Master of Engineering Science (MEngSc) from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), which he completed in 1996. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering with Honors from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore in 1992. His academic background in civil engineering has provided a strong foundation for his professional career, enabling him to manage and deliver complex infrastructure projects across multiple countries.