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Secretary General of the Standards and Metrology Institute...
Name : Mr. İhsan ÖVÜT
Position: : Secretary General of the Standards and Metrology Institute for the Islamic Countries (SMIIC), Turkiye
Profession : International Relations
E-mail : ihsan.ovut@smiic.org; ihsanovut@gmail.com
Phone : +90 532 710 69 27, +90 532 061 07 95
Mr. İhsan ÖVÜT was born in Malatya/Türkiye in 1966 and completed primary, secondary, and high
school education in his hometown. In 1985, he started to study in the Department of International
Relations of the Faculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University, completed the BSc International
Relations program, and graduated from the college in 1989. Then, he began to work at the Turkish
Standards Institution (TSE) at the Department of Bilateral and Multilateral Agreements on 26 August
1991. During his term of office under this Department for 9 years, he followed standardization activities
of various international organizations and conducted the meetings of these organizations in Türkiye.
Furthermore, he was actively involved in managing bilateral cooperation between TSE and national
bodies of relevant countries and in organizing official visits.
On 24 January 2000, he was appointed as the Director of Agreements and Foreign Relations
Directorate, and during his term, he conducted and supervised all international agreements of the TSE,
visits of foreign delegates, relations with Turkic Republics, Islamic Countries as well as TSE Foreign
Representation Offices. As he was the head of foreign relations, he carried out all correspondence of
TSE with ISO and relevant organizations at both technical and administrative levels.
Following his successful tenure as the Director of several Directorates between 2000 and 2011, he was
appointed as the Head of the Training Department of the TSE which was formed in 2012. He worked
hard to improve the existing infrastructure by amending the regulation framework and preparing all
relevant guides for a centralized system. While assuming his duties as the Head of the Training
Department until 14 December 2014, he was elected Secretary General of the Standards and
Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) in the 7
th SMIIC General Assembly Meeting held on 19
November 2014.
İhsan ÖVÜT officially assumed the role of Secretary General of SMIIC on 15 December 2014, he was
unanimously re-elected for the 2025-2027. He continues to serve actively as the Secretary General,
demonstrating steadfast leadership and commitment to the organization's mission.
Throughout his career in TSE and SMIIC, Mr. İhsan ÖVÜT organized several regional/international
meetings, drafted and signed cooperation agreements, took part in official international visits, and
delivered presentations in various events as the head of delegations, session speaker or keynote
speaker; besides, he made major contributions to the preparation process of SMIIC Statute under the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and has led the development of OIC/SMIIC standards and
also carried out projects in ECO-Region and Eurasia Region. During his term in SMIIC and under his
leadership, various projects and tasks have been successfully accomplished including the restructuring
of the Institute, revision of all internal regulations along with the founding Statute, formation of the halal
conformity assessment system, OIC Global Halal Quality Infrastructure, improving technical
infrastructure of SMIIC as well as making SMIIC Technical Committees more active and more
professional. His approach to SMIIC relies on institutionalization of professional administration of SMIIC
on both technical/administrative and he is working intensively to accomplish this goal.
He is married with 2 children and speaks English.
President – Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce
Name : Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh
Position: : President – Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry - FPCCI
E-mail : atif@mujahidgroup.com
Phone : +92-300-8549797
A highly skilled, confident, determined, and motivated
entrepreneur and financial enthusiast with extensive business,
trade, and community experience, is eager to expand the
knowledge base and enhance the prospects of future
entrepreneurial success by immersing oneself in the
realm of Trade & Commerce.
BUSINESS PROFILE
• Hafeez Iqbal Oil & Ghee Inds. (Pvt.) Ltd.
• Mujahid Enterprises Hattar
• Gul Edible Oil Refinery (Pvt) Ltd.
• Platinum Agro Oil and Ghee Industries
• Zakariya Enterprises. (Pvt.) Ltd.
• Atif Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd
• Adeel Hamza Oil Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
• Mujahid Steel Industries (Pvt Ltd)
• Yaqoot Oil Processing & Extracting Mills (Pvt.) Ltd.
• Mujahid Builders & Developers
• AR Solvent & Ghee Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
• Mujahid Properties (Pvt) Ltd
• Pioneer Oil Mills (Pvt ) Ltd
• Green 4 CNG Stations Islamabad
• Mujahid Oil Terminal Karachi
• A Puri Terminal (Pvt) Ltd Karachi
• Comfort Oil Mills (Pvt) Ltd
• lkram Yaqoob Ghee Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
• Karar Steel Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
• Mujahid Oil Refinery (Pvt) Ltd
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• President - Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce &
Industry
• President-ECO CCI
• Vice President-CACCI
• Former President - Islamabad Chamber of Commerce
• Former President - Haripur Chamber of Commerce
• Former Chairman - Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturer
Association
• Life time Member - SAARC Chamber of Commerce &Industry
• National Security Workshop - National Defense University Islamabad
• Conferred upon Award by - President of Pakistan (Export Trophy Award -
2015)
• Conferred upon Award by - Prime Minister of Pakistan
(FPCCI Export Trophy Award - 2019)
• Conferred upon Award by - Chairman Senate (UK PBC Awards 2021)
• Conferred Upon Award by-President of Pakistan for the Year
(ICC Awards 2021)
Managing Director – Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation
Name : Mr. Aftab Ur Rehman Rana
Position: : Managing Director – Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation PTDC
Mr. Aftab Ur Rehman Rana has more than 38-year experience in tourism industry of Pakistan. He is the founder of Sustainable Tourism Foundation Pakistan. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable tourism and has launched number of community based sustainable tourism projects. Presently, he is serving as the Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation. He leads national efforts to promote tourism in Pakistan, focusing on enhancing infrastructure, investment promotion and boosting the country's international profile as a premier tourist destination.
His efforts for the promotion of tourism have been acknowledged internationally and nationally and he has received number of awards including Commonwealth Asia Award for Excellence, the Trainer of the Year Award from the South Asia Tourism Human Resource Development Project, Government of Pakistan’s Better Pakistan-2010 Excellence Award in the field of Tourism Promotion, Pride of Mountains Award for the promotion of Sustainable Tourism and National Tourism Excellence Award 2023 in Ecotourism.
Former Minister of State, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister...
Name : Azam Jamil
Profession: : Former Minister of State, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Tourism Coordination.
E-mail : aj@azamjamil.com
Phone : +92-310-589-8888
Certified CPD Life Coach, Trainer and Inspirational Speaker and has more than 48 years of experience in Hospitality, Tourism, Management, Marketing, Operations, Peoples Management and Training & Development.
JOURNEY
Azam’s schooling journey started at Aitchison College Lahore, Burn Hall Abbottabad, the University of Karachi, and finally Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Azam Jamil is a renowned and sought-after corporate trainer and coach, a former Minister of State, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Tourism Coordination, Government of Pakistan and Chairman of The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation.
Azam Jamil is a renowned and sought-after corporate trainer and coach, a former Minister of State, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Tourism Coordination, Government of Pakistan and Chairman of The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation.
Besides being a hospitality veteran, Azam is an internationally recognized corporate trainer, life coach, and inspirational speaker. Azam has worked with firms such as Habib Bank Ltd, Askari Bank Ltd, Fauji Fertilizer, Jaffer Brothers, Nestle, Aga Khan University, Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Navy, Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Mobil, British American Tobacco, Chevron, Pakistan Cables, Beaconhouse Group and numerous other corporate entities. He has also spoken to thousands of students at schools, colleges and universities across Pakistan.
Azam has held numerous positions during his career which include Chief Operating Officer of the Hashoo Education Division, Corporate Director for Sales & Marketing Serena Hotels South & Central Asia, Corporate Director Training and Development Serena Hotels South & Central Asia, and Senior Consultant for TEVTA Punjab, Akhuwat and Jaffer Brothers Ltd to name a few.
His most recent achievement regarding hospitality and tourism industry includes the conception and execution of two gold standard hospitality schools under the Hashoo and Akhuwat banners.
Azam is also certified to deliver the 7 Habits Program by Franklin Covey.
Azam has also been a leading sportsman and was Pakistan’s national tennis doubles champion. He has represented Pakistan in tournaments at home and abroad. He is also a qualified pilot and has flown for Air Search & Rescue in Colorado, USA. Music is Azam’s passion; he has been playing for over 4 decades.
Before joining Hashwani Hotels and Serena, he held the following positions:
Director Marketing of Berger Paints Responsible for all revenue areas of the Company that included industrial offerings. In addition, he was also responsible for budgeting, planning and expansion projects.
Executive Director of Colony Sarhad Textile Mills and Suhail Jute Mills Ltd. Responsible for trading, exports of finished goods and imports of a wide range of raw materials.
Director Sales / Executive Assistant Manager of InterContinental Hotels
Chief Executive Officer, Hospitality Division at Hashoo Group
Name : Mr. Bastian Blanc
Position: : Chief Executive Officer, Hospitality Division at Hashoo Group
Bastien is a well-experienced and robust professional with a dual MBA from the
renowned Cornell University in New York and ESSEC Business School in Paris. A
passionate traveler and trained chef, Bastien has visited over 105 countries, bringing with him a wealth of global insights and experiences. He is also a member of the Champions of Change Pakistan Group, an initiative of multi-sector leaders committed to gender equality, diversity, and women empowerment within their organizations and the larger community. Bastien's illustrious career includes serving in leading position for industry giants such as ACCOR, Fairmont & Raffles, Interstate Hotels, and more recently Managing Director for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and CEO for TroKadero Hospitality Global.
With over 35 years of enriched experience across flourishing markets in Europe, North
America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, Bastien has won several notable awards and
accolades throughout his career. He is set to bring a world-class outlook to the hospitality division covering a various portfolio around tourism verticals including hotels, restaurants, travel agency, car rental and education, infusing them with a fresh, global perspective and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
CEO, Azerbaijan Tourism Board
Name : Florian Sengstschmid
Position: : CEO, Azerbaijan Tourism Board
Florian Sengstschmid, holds a degree in tourism and sociology and has worked in almost every field within the tourism sector over the past 30 years. He started his professional career within the private sector, initially as an incoming and incentive operator in Austria before working for an international luxury brand 5 stars-hotel as its sales and marketing director.
In 1999 he joined the Austrian National Tourist Board as their regional director for Russia and CIS countries. Whilst in Moscow he also worked as a Commercial Attaché at the Austrian Embassy.
In 2003 he returned to Vienna, joining the headquarters of the Austrian National Tourist Board to oversee the international markets and partner management system.
In 2006, he founded his own consultancy, providing tourism promotion and destination management to public bodies, including several government institutions, the European Union and the United Nations.
He supported a wide range of countries - Estonia, Greece, Vietnam, Bhutan, Hungary, Lithuania, Georgia among others. This led him to oversee an EU Twinning project between Austria and Azerbaijan to strengthen the latter’s tourism industry. Following the conclusion of that project, he established the Azerbaijan Convention Bureau under the former Ministry of Culture & Tourism. After serving as the CEO of Pasha Travel, he was appointed as the CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board in April 2018.
Deputy Secretary General, Turkish Cyprus Chamber of Commerce
Name : Mr. Mustafa ERGUVEN
Position: : Deputy Secretary General, Turkish Cyprus Chamber of Commerce
Profession : Maritime Officer, Executive, Public Servant, International Relations Expert
Biography of Mustafa Erguven
Mustafa Erguven was born in 1982 in Cyprus. He began his university education in the field of maritime studies and graduated from a maritime faculty as a merchant navy officer. To further his career, he pursued a master's degree in international relations, enhancing his knowledge and skills. Erguven started his maritime career as a deck officer in an international company. During his tenure, he gained significant experience in transportation activities as well as the international trade.
Upon returning to Cyprus, he began working as an executive in a maritime company. In this company, he held positions such as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and Company Security Officer (CSO). Additionally, he served as the acting general manager, playing a critical role in the company's management.
Another significant step in Mustafa Erguven's career was his appointment as the chief of staff for the Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). In this role, he contributed significantly to the execution and organization of government operations.
Following his role as chief of staff in the Prime Ministry, he began working as the deputy secretary general at the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (KTTO). In this position, he is responsible for the chamber's international relations, its relations with the European Union, and administrative matters together with the economic issues. Erguven strives to strengthen the chamber's position in the international arena.
Mustafa Erguven has achieved significant success in various fields, ranging from maritime to public service and executive roles in the chamber of commerce. His expertise in international relations and leadership skills continue to contribute to the development of the Turkish Cypriot community and its
business sector.
Former Turkish Minister of Family & Social Services and...
Name : Mrs. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK
Position: : Former Turkish Minister of Family & Social Services and Director General, Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), Republic of Turkiye.
Profession : Economist, Researcher, Former Minister of Family, Labour, and Social Services of Türkiye
H.E. Mrs. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK is the Director General of SESRIC. She holds a BA degree in Economics from İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University, an MSc degree in Accounting and
Information Management from University of Texas Dallas. Mrs. Selçuk has held positions as Researcher, Senior Researcher, and Director of Statistics and Information Department at SESRIC.
During her time in SESRIC, she has led projects related to sustainable development goals, poverty measurement, Islamic finance, women empowerment, education, and more. She has also authored and co-authored statistical and research publications of SESRIC. Mrs. Selçuk was appointed as the first Minister of Family, Labour, and Social Services in the 66th Government of Türkiye in July 2018. During her term, she introduced significant and comprehensive programmes and projects to improve social protection in the country and strengthened social dialogue with trade unions and confederations.
Director of Tourism Industry and Institutions, Borobudur...
Name : Dr. Bisma Jatmika Tisnasasmita
Position: : Director of Tourism Industry and Institution, Borobudur Tourism Authority Board, Ministry of Tourism, Indonesia
Profession : Financial Services Expert, Tourism Sector Strategist, Lecturer
Short Brief of Personal Qualification
Dr. Bisma Jatmika was born in Bandung 43 years ago and received his Bachelor's degree from the Architectural Department at Bandung Institute of Technology in 2003. He continued his studies and graduated from the Master of Management School from Padjadjaran University, and achieved his doctoral degree in Economy from Indonesia Islamic University in 2024. Most of his career relates to financial services and financial management. He worked for a state-owned bank, the Bank Negara Indonesia, in the corporate financing department for 5 years, which developed his knowledge of corporate financial management. He moved to Indomobil Finance and worked for 3 years to develop the machinery financing division which served financial facilities mostly for the mining and palm oil business. He also had experience of leading the financial department of a shipping company for 5 years before he joined the Ministry of Tourism in one of the bodies called Borobudur Tourism Authority Board (BPOB) in 2018 as Director of Tourism Industry and Institutions, and was reappointed for his second term in 2023 – 2028.
During his service in the BPOB, he learned about the tourism sector and formulated several strategies to improve tourism sector performance using a value-creation approach. This approach enables all units in the system to balance achieving the shared objectives. The tourism business ecosystem is a combination of big business and micro-and-small enterprises, and is motorized by stakeholders like the universities, the media, the government and the community (the so-called pentahelix). Every stakeholder must satisfy their goals in order to gain sustainability in the tourism sector. There is also awareness of the main actors supporting each other, in order to gain a direct effect from the tourism sector, especially the economic, social, and ecological effects. This creates a balance of interest among actors, and the BPOB as a government body is present to facilitate and integrate the stakeholders' actions that will lead to sustainable tourism sector performance.
The pentahelix model that Dr. Bisma was created based on the experience of BPOB, which has already facilitated and integrated big business and small business, which leads to service quality and capacity. In this model, business actors should have improvements in human resource competency and institutional capacity, larger access to the market, an opportunity to get financial support, a better understanding of digital marketing, and an easier permit and licensing process. BPOB mostly concerns micro and small enterprises (MSEs) due to their limitation to resources and information, though they are one of the key actors in the tourism sector.
Until now, Dr. Bisma is also a lecturer at Garut University and is also a guest lecturer at the Bandung Institute of Technology School of Business and Management and Gadjah Mada University Department of Architecture. His research theme in MSEs is among the transition change process, mostly from traditional working procedures to digital utilization using the Technology Acceptance Model.
Chief Executive Officer, Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited
Name : Mr. Muhammad Atif Hanif
Position: : Chief Executive Officer, Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited
Profession : Banker, Economist, Published Author, Think-Tank Founder
Mr. Muhammad Atif Hanif is the Chief Executive officer of Al Baraka
Bank (Pakistan) Limited. He is a seasoned banker with 25+ years of
banking experience in leading banks, out of which 18 years has been
with Islamic banks. He comes with a diverse banking experience
including Retail and Corporate banking, both in Islamic and
conventional banks including The Bank of Khyber, HBL Islamic, Dubai
Islamic Bank and Bank Alfalah. Prior to starting his banking career,
his experience of 4 years also includes Capital markets.
Mr. Hanif has also served on various boards including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Pension
& Provident Fund and as Nominee Director for BOK on the Board of Taurus Securities
(Pvt.) Ltd. He has been part the Provincial Government Committee tasked to form
Industrial policy in 2021 for the province of KP involving subsidized financing schemes.
Additionally, he has also been part of the Youth Commission in KP Government tasked
to launch programs for development and rejuvenation of youth in the province.
As Professional & Personal Interests, Mr. Hanif has several Key Publications to his credit.
These include articles on Development of Home Remittance through banking channels
published in The News in 2008 and 2010 which formed basis of Pakistan Remittance
Initiative (PRI). As the Founding member of Pakistan China Institute, a nongovernmental, non-political Think-Tank, he has also been involved in the Promotion of Chinese Language in Pakistan and Socio-Economic Development with China with an
article Published in 2011 in The News.
More so, he has several other published articles focused on socio economic
development. As a pioneer promoter of Olive Plantation in Pakistan he also wrote
articles on the subject in “The News”. He has also written on the Need for Development
of Specialized Higher Education Institutions in under developed areas of the country in
“Pakistan & Gulf Economist”. He has been the Chairman of Horticulture Society of
Pakistan, Peshawar Chapter.
Country Director, Pakistan - Accelerate Prosperity
Name : Ms. Rohma Labeeb
Position: : Country Director, Pakistan - Accelerate Prosperity (A Global Initiative of the Aga Khan Development Network)
Profession : Entrepreneurship and Innovation Leader, Social Innovation Expert
Rohma is currently leading the Accelerate Prosperity Pakistan team to foster entrepreneurship and innovation across the country. Her work at Accelerate Prosperity has also entailed establishing blended learning systems for cross-border learning, as well as strategizing data-driven programs and innovative financing mechanisms for high growth and impact potential businesses. Through her previous work, Rohma has supported over 300 businesses in their growth journey, designed bespoke entrepreneur-focused programs and created strategies for support organizations in similar emerging markets. She has also had the opportunity to lead sustainability efforts within various grassroot level organizations in the country. Rohma holds a Master's in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the London School of Economics and a BBA from the University of Toronto.
Partner – Head of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, MENA...
Name : Mr. Turab Saleem
Profession : Partner – Head of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, MENA, United Arab Emirates
Phone : + 966 56 100 5014, + 971 50 558 1699
Professional Experience
• An influential hospitality industry leader with over 25 years of seasoned
experience dedicated to elevating hospitality, tourism, leisure & real estate
across the MENA region.
• Successfully managed over 160 high-profile projects valued at approximately
$206 billion.
• Originating strategic comprehensive, tailored plans from concept to execution
for landmark iconic initiatives and large-scale transformations.
• Proven track record driving innovative and sustainable growth by inspiring
stakeholders and delivering measurable results in profitability, operational
efficiency and futurizing with technology.
• Trusted advisor in hospitality and dynamic speaker and moderator at premier
global industry forums and news media.
• Excels at new business acquisition and building beneficial partnerships with
influential clients including impactful government agencies.
• Agile and focused business leader of rapidly growing regional division
overseeing independent analysis and research, financial planning and project
management of complex ventures as well as recruiting and retaining top talent.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
• Master’s in Hospitality & Tourism – New York University, USA
• Master’s in Business Administration - Arkansas State University, USA
• Professional Development Program, Hotel Development & Asset
Management, Cornell University, USA
• Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management – IHTTI, Switzerland
Strategic Capabilities
• Strategic Vision & Leadership
• Business Strategy & Planning
• Client Acquisition & Relationship
Management
• Innovation & Creativity
• Conceptualization & Idealization
• Master Planning
• End to End Project Management
& Execution
• Organizational Restructuring
• Financial Planning &
Profitability Management
• Public Speaking & Thought
Leadership
• Leadership & Talent
Development
• Regional Economic & Market
Knowledge
CEO, Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL)
Name : AVM Muhammad Amir Hayat
Position: : CEO, Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL)
Profession : Aviation Executive, Military Officer, Aerospace Engineer
AVM Muhammad Amir Hayat
Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Amir Hayat is the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Having an extremely illustrious and decorated military career, he brings a wealth of experience in aviation engineering and management to the role.
Prior to his appointment as CEO, Hayat has served as the Managing Director of the Aircraft Rebuild Factory at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex. He also held the position of Technical Attaché to Beijing, China, showcasing his diplomatic experience in the aviation sector.
Hayat's academic credentials include a Master's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in National Security and War Studies from the National Defence University. He is also a graduate of the PAF Academy, Risalpur, where he earned a degree in Aerospace Engineering.
During his tenure in PIA, PIA has achieved tremendous growth both in terms of operational and financial viability, recording an operating profit after decades. His role was also instrumental in getting the EU suspension revoked, paving the way for the resumption of Pakistan's national flag carrier in the European, British and North American skies.
Co-Founder - World Women Tourism, Singapore
Name : Dr. Nisha Abu Bakar
Position: : Co-Founder - World Women Tourism, Singapore
Dr. Nisha brings 25 years of pioneering expertise in sustainable tourism development, combining roles as a consultant, practitioner, academic, and corporate trainer. Her work uniquely bridges the implementation gap between sustainability theory and practice in the tourism, hospitality, and MICE sectors.
As a regional and international destination management consultant, she has collaborated with numerous tourism organizations and destinations worldwide, developing comprehensive strategies that balance economic viability with environmental and social responsibility. Her approach emphasizes stakeholder engagement and evidence-based planning through detailed feasibility studies and market intelligence. In Singapore, she has designed and delivered critical sustainability training programs, including GSTC certification initiatives, helping position the nation as a leader in global sustainable tourism.
A recognized authority in halal tourism, Dr. Nisha has significantly contributed to developing sustainable halal tourism frameworks with the leading organisation Crescent Rating, across multiple destinations including South Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan. Her approach emphasizes community prosperity while preserving ecological integrity.
A globally sought-after keynote speaker and subject matter expert, she regularly shares insights at prestigious organizations including UNWTO, PATA, WTO, and ADB. Her exceptional contributions to the tourism industry have earned her several national and international accolades, including the 2024 Most Inspiring Woman in Travel (Asia) by IWTA.
Co-Founder and CEO, Aero Engine Craft Private Limited
Name : Dr. Sarah Qureshi
Position: : Co-Founder and CEO, Aero Engine Craft Private Limited
Profession : Aerospace Engineer, Innovator, Entrepreneur
Short Professional Profile of Dr. Sarah Qureshi
Dr. Sarah Qureshi has a PhD degree in Aerospace Propulsion Engineering from Cranfield University, UK. She is the co-founder and CEO of Aero Engine Craft Private Limited, Pakistan’s pioneering commercial jet engine R&D Company developing the first generation of ecofriendly, contrail-free aero-engines for the global aviation industry. Her company is the first of its kind in the world developing a contrail mitigation hardware technology to bring about a revolution in air travel. Sarah has also co-invented and patented a supersonic commercial aircraft engine for fast travel and stands among very few women engine inventors in recorded history. In addition, she serves as a Visiting Academic at the school of Aerospace at Cranfield University. Sarah holds a Private Pilot License and has also learned acrobatic flying while at Cranfield.
She is also an expert and ambassador at the Solar Impulse Foundation where she evaluates green solutions for the world. Sarah also volunteers occasionally to impart aviation lessons to school children Sarah is considered to be a trailblazer for women in STEM and an inspiration for women leaders in Aerospace around the globe for her leadership role and dynamic professional contributions to her field. Sarah has been listed among the Top 15 global aerospace professionals to follow on LinkedIn and is ranked among the top 10 most inspiring women of her country. She has received a total of 25 awards both by national and international organizations for her achievements in the aerospace industry. She is also a prominent voice on sustainable aviation in the media and her work has been featured on several international platforms. In addition, Sarah holds master’s degree in the field of Aerospace Dynamics from Cranfield University, UK, and has worked on autopilot for the mid-air refuelling of drones. She has also gained extensive experience of working in the local automotive and engineering industry after graduating as a Mechanical Engineer from Pakistan.
Convener FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Tourism...
Name : Mr. Salman Javed
Position: : Convener FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Tourism Economy
Profession : Tourism Expert, Former Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation, Former Director at PIA
Mr. Salman Javed is former Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation and presently Convenor, Fpcci Standing Committee on Tourism Economy &Ex Director,PIA-wherin he served as Area Manager South Europ, General manager Gulf & Middle East as well as GMTourism Promotion and Special Assistant to Chairman PIA.He has also Served as Member of Karachi University Senate and Hony.Treasurer Asian Squash Federation.Presently he is , Member Board of Directors Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation
Director General, Walled City of Lahore Authority...
Name : Mr. Kamran Lashari
Position: : Director General, Walled City of Lahore Authority, Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore
Profession : Civil Servant, Urban Development and Heritage Conservation Expert
E-mail : lashari_27@hotmail.com
Phone : (Off) 92-42-99204201: 99204202 , (Fax) 92-42-99204203 (Mob) 0300-5001718
PERSONAL INFORMATION :
Occupational Group/Cadre
Present Position
District Management Group (1979 Batch) ( 6th Common Training), Government of Pakistan.
Director General, Walled City of Lahore Authority, Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore.
(i) LLB from Punjab University.
(ii) M.Sc (Public Administration) from Virginia Common Wealth University, Richmond – USA.
EXPERIENCE/ HIGHLIGHTS OF CAREER
CITY MANAGEMENT / DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers...
Name : Ms.Qurrat ul Ain
Position: : Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and Founder & CEO of the Institute of Tourism & Hotel
Management (ITHM Faisalabad).
Profession : Tourism and Hospitality Sector Leader, Education Advocate
Board Member, Union of Chambers and Commodity...
Name : Mr. Selcuk Ozturk
Position: : Board Member, Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB)
Profession : Mechanical Engineer, Business Leader
He was born in 1967. After completing his high school education in Konya, Öztürk graduated from İstanbul Technical University (ITU), Department of Mechanical Engineering in 1988.
Between 1988 and 1991, he worked as a mechanical engineer in a private company in the mechanical installation sector in İstanbul. In 1991, he continued his mechanical engineering studies in Konya and worked in a private company in the Organized Industrial Zone. In 1992, he founded KAYI-TES company operating in the machinery installation contracting sector. In 2021, he is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SOVO Mekanik Inc, which he established.
Selçuk Öztürk was among the founding members of MÜSİAD Konya Branch in 1993. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of Konya Chamber of Commerce between 2001-2005. Between 2005 and 2009, he served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of MUSIAD Konya Branch, which he took part in its establishment.
Since 2011, Mr. ÖZTÜRK, who has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Konya Chamber of Commerce, was elected as a Member of the Board of Directors of TOBB in January 2014; as of 04.11.2016, he was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chambers, Commodity Exchanges and Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye Personnel Insurance and Retirement Fund Foundation; At the TOBB Board of Directors Meeting held on 26.12.2017, he was elected as the Vice President of TOBB; He is currently continuing his duty as a Member of the Board of Directors of TOBB. Mr. Öztürk is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of KTO Education and Health Foundation and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KTO Karatay University.
Director, Economic and Social Research Department...
Name : Dr. Mazhar Hussain
Position: : Director, Economic and Social Research Department, Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), Turkiye
Profession : Economist, Policy Researcher, Development Strategist
Mazhar Hussain is the Director of Economic and Social Research at the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), a key subsidiary organ of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) based in Ankara, Turkiye. An economist with 17 years of international development experience, he specializes in conducting policy research, developing evidence-based policy recommendations, and designing impactful development strategies and roadmaps aimed at enhancing the well-being of communities across OIC member states. In his role at SESRIC, Mr. Hussain leads a team of skilled researchers who provide data-driven insights and strategic policy guidance across a broad range of socio-economic sectors. These efforts support the achievement of the OIC’s development objectives, addressing critical challenges and fostering sustainable development through the promotion of intra-OIC cooperation.
Founder & Executive Director, Ascend USA
Name : Ms. Marina LeGree
Position: : Founder & Executive Director, Ascend USA
Profession : Social Entrepreneur, Leadership Advocate, Public Policy Expert
Bio
: Marina is the Founder and Executive Director of Ascend. Her efforts have established a global organization dedicated to helping girls learn and practice leadership through physical activity. With an educational background in international affairs and public policy, she has over two decades of experience in South Asia and the Caucasus region. After her tenure with international aid agencies, Marina launched Ascend as an independent venture in 2015. She holds an MPA from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and an MA from George Washington University. In 2022, she received the Harvard Kennedy School’s Alumni Public Service Award.
Managing Director, Sindh Tourism Development Corporation
Name : Mr. Syed Feyaz Ali Shah
Position: : Managing Director, Sindh Tourism Development Corporation Culture, Tourism, Antiquities & Archives Department Government of Sindh
E-mail : md@stdc.gos.pk / feyaz.shah@yahoo.com
Phone : +92 3217053020
Address : STDC Head Office, Street-16, Block-4, Shahrah-e-Attar, Clifton - Karachi
Personal Statement:
A seasoned and dynamic executive with a rich background in the aviation, airline, and travel industries, I bring a wealth of experience and strategic insight to my current role as the Managing Director of Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC). With a proven track record of achieving superior results in the aviation sector, I am a visionary leader who consistently exceeds sales targets and drives competitive advantage. I thrive on leading teams to success, leveraging my strong communication and negotiation skills to deliver impactful outcomes. A strategic thinker, I have contributed significantly to the growth of the tourism sector and the development of strong industry relationships
Qualifications:
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - University of Karachi, Pakistan (1987-1989)
Specializing in Management, Economics, Statistics, and Communication
With a forward-thinking mindset, I am committed to empowering my teams and advancing the tourism industry in Sindh through innovation, leadership, and collaboration.
Governor of Khorasan Razavi, Islamic Republic of Iran
Name : Mr. Gholam Hussain Mozaffari
Position: : Governor of Khorasan Razavi, Islamic Republic of Iran
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