Dr. Saeed Zaki is an urban planner and architect with extensive experience in design leadership and large-scale development. His background spans urban design, strategic planning, and multidisciplinary project delivery for public- and private-sector clients.

He earned his Ph.D. in Urban Planning in 2008 from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. His research often intersects with urban sustainability, having published work on topics focusing on water supply privatisation water and its effects on the urban poor.

Dr. Zaki leads the architecture and urban planning projects at BEAM Creative Design Sdn. Bhd.