Mr. Arif Habib
Chairman
Mr. Arif Habib is the Chairman of Arif Habib Group and Chief Executive of Arif Habib Corporation Limited, the holding company of Arif Habib Group. He is also the Chairman of Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited, Aisha Steel Mills Limited, Javedan Corporation Limited (the owner of Naya Nazimabad) and Sachal Energy Development (Pvt.) Limited and Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Limited.
Mr. Arif Habib remained the elected President/Chairman of Karachi Stock Exchange for six times in the past and was a Founding Member and Chairman of the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited. He has served as a Member of the Privatisation Commission, Board of Investment, Tariff Reforms Commission and Securities & Exchange Ordinance Review Committee. He has been a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC) and the Think-Tank constituted by the Prime Minister on COVID-19 related economic issues. He has also remained a member of the Prime Minister’s Task Force on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and a member of Advisory Committee of Planning Commission.
Mr. Habib participates significantly in welfare activities. He remains one of the directors of Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), Habib University Foundation, Karachi Education Initiative (KSBL), Arif Habib Foundation and Naya Nazimabad Foundation as well as trustee of Memon Health & Education Foundation (MMI).
Corporate Responsibilities
As Chairman
Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited
Fatimafert Limited
Sachal Energy Development (Private) Limited
Javedan Corporation Limited
Aisha Steel Mills Limited
Arif Habib Development and Engineering Consultants (Private) Limited
Sapphire Bay Development Company Limited
Arif Habib Foundation
Naya Nazimabad Foundation
Black Gold Power Limited
Essa Textile and Commodities (Private) Limited
As Director
Arif Habib Corporation Limited
Arif Habib Equity (Private) Limited
Arif Habib Consultancy (Private) Limited
Fatima Cement Limited
International Builders and Developers (Private) Limited
NCEL Building Management Limited
Pakarab Energy Limited
The Pakistan Business Council
Pakistan Engineering Company Limited
Pakistan Opportunities Limited
As Honorary Trustee/Director
Habib University Foundation
Karachi Education Initiative
Memon Health and Education Foundation
Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy
Memon Education Board
Mr. Nadeem Riaz
(Non-Executive Director)
Mr. Nadeem Riaz has experience of over 32 years in the real estate market developing and managing renowned and award winning residential, commercial and retail projects. He is a pioneer in developing international standard shopping malls in Pakistan, transforming the dynamics of the retail industry.
Mr. Riaz is a member of both International Council of Shopping Centers and Middle East Council of Shopping Centers, since 2002.
Directorships
DHA Dolmen Lahore (Private) Limited
Dolmen (Private) Limited
Dolmen Project Management (Private) Limited
Dolmen Real Estate Management (Private) Limited
Grove (Private) Limited
International Complex Projects Limited
Retail Avenue (Private) Limited
Sindbad Wonderland (Private) Limited
The Dolmen Foundation
Mr. Naeem Ilyas
(Independent Director)
Mr. Naeem Ilyas has over 30 years of strategic cum operational management level combined experience. He has served in senior positions across corporates including FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Process Industry, Building MEP Design Consultancy, Digital healthcare, Proptech, e-Commerce, Information Technology.
Engr. Naeem Ilyas is a Pakistan Engineering Council registered Professional Engineer (PE) and associated as MEP Design Engineering & building services, having MBA, LLB, MA (Eco), PGD (NILAT) degrees/diplomas and has specialization in operations management from LUMS / McGill. He has founded REIT Academy and Institute of Real Assets Development & Management (IRADM).He is CEO at Magna Engineering (Pvt) Ltd and Director at Easy Health Tech Int’l Pvt Ltd , Infinitum Technologies Pvt Ltd and some other companies.
He has been instrumental in developing e-commerce land scape in Pakistan, attended exposure study trips at MIT, Harvard Business School and Stanford University in USA and successfully exited from well- known ecommerce business after arranging road shows in Boston, Silicon Valley, Washington and UAE.
He is also serving as a board member of HANDS (not for profit), has also served as Justice of Peace and member CPLC for several years , Founder Chairman PQATI (BQATI), Vice Chairman LATI, Chairman EFP-NICC Forum, Managing Trustee of MPF Educational Trust , Secretary General of Memon Professional Forum(MPF). He during his academics received President Talent Farming Scholarship and IAESTE Student Exchange Trainings in Central Asian States. He has professional hands on experience and trainings in Canada, Japan, Germany, China and Middle East. He is member of Pakistan Institute of Corporate governance (PICG), ICSP and Certified Director from IBA, Karachi. He has also served as visiting faculty member at ICMAP, NED University, IBA –Karachi, Hamdard University and others.
Corporate Responsibilities
Magna Engineering (Private) Limited (Chief Executive)
Parents Pakistan (SMC-Private) Limited (Chief Executive)
As Director
Easy Health Tech Int’l (Private) Limited
Fahim, Nanji & Desouza (Private) Limited
Institute of Holistic Rehabilitation & Inclusion (IHRI) (Private) Limited
Infinitum Technologies (Private) Limited
Ms. Tayyaba Rasheed
Independent Director
Ms. Tayyaba Rasheed has more than 20 years of rich and diverse experience in corporate and Investment Banking. Her area of expertise includes investment banking, corporate finance and relationship management with profound understanding of structured financing, infrastructure advisory, capital markets and islamic finance. She has closed numerous landmark Infra and capital market deals in her career. She was last serving as Head of Investment Banking Group at a large commercial bank. Prior to that she had worked in a senior position at CIBG NBP and Bank Alfalah where she started her career as Management Trainee Officer. She is currently working in the portfolio management function of one of the large Multilateral Banks.
She holds an MBA degree from IBA and is a CFA, FRM charter holder. She holds Real Estate Developer Finance Certification from Moody`s and various Islamic Banking certifications from NIBAF and IBA CEIF. She has completed the Directors Training Program and is a certified Independent Director.
Corporate Responsibilities
As Director
Aisha Steel Mills Limited
United Brands Limited
Mr. Muhammad Noman Akhtar
(Independent Director)
Mr. Muhammad Noman Akhter is a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). He brings with him over 19 years of diversified experience in public and private organizations. He served in Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for more than 13 years. Prior to joining SECP in May 2008, he worked with Pakistan Cables Limited, A. F. Ferguson & Co. He started his career from Taseer Hadi Khalid & Co. a member of KPMG International.
Corporate Responsibilities
Proton Technologies (Private) Limited (Chief Executive)
Gratus Consultants (Private) Limited (Chief Executive)
Gratus Solutions (Private) Limited (Chief Executive)
Partnerships
Faizan Associates
AabPara Residency
KNJ Builders and Developers
Mr. Sajidullah Sheikh
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Sajid Ullah Sheikh is a Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. His association with Dolmen Group spans over 12 years and he is currently working as Group Director Finance at the Dolmen Group. He started his career with KPMG Taseer Hadi and Co. later joined Avery Dennison Pakistan before associating with Dolmen Group.
Corporate Responsibilities
Grove (Private) Limited
DHA Dolmen Lahore (Private) Limited
The Domen Foundation
Mr. Abdus Samad A. Habib
Non-Executive Director
Starting his career at Arif Habib Corporation Limited, Mr Samad Habib developed his experience in sales, marketing and corporate activities working his way up through various executive positions.
In 2004, Mr Samad Habib joined Arif Habib Limited leading the company as its Chairman and Chief Executive. He played a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the company where he specialized in capital market operations and corporate finance. Several noteworthy Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and successful private placements took place under his stewardship, showcasing his exceptional financial acumen and deep market insight.
Mr Samad Habib transitioned to Javedan Corporation Limited, in 2011, as the driving force behind the transformation of a dilapidated cement plant to a vibrant living community, Naya Nazimabad. Mr Samad Habib has been pivotal to advancing positive societal change, providing the city’s middle class an elevated standard of living. His dedication, passion for social betterment and optimism are set to further transform the area with the largest commercial precinct development in the city presently under planning.
In 2019, Mr. Samad Habib took on the role of CEO at Safemix Concrete. Guided by his strategic acumen, Safemix Concrete has undergone a remarkable transformation from a lossmaking entity to a profitable enterprise.
Corporate Responsibilities
Javedan Corporation Limited (Chief Executive)
Safemix Concrete Limited (Chief Executive)
As Chairman
NN Maintenance Company (Private) Limited
As Director
Aisha Steel Mills Limited
Arif Habib Corporation Limited
Arif Habib Equity (Pvt.) Limited
Arif Habib Foundation
Arif Habib Development and Engineering Consultants (Private) Limited
Black Gold Power Limited
Nooriabad Spinning Mills (Pvt.) Limited
Pakistan Opportunities Limited
Power Cement Limited
Rotocast Engineering Company (Pvt.) Limited
Sapphire Bay Development Company Limited
Sukh Chayn Gardens (Pvt.) Ltd.
Sachal Energy Development (Private) Limited
Essa Textile and Commodities (Private) Limited
Parkview Corporation (Private) Limited
As Trustee
Memon Health and Education Foundation
Mr. Faisal Nadeem
(Non-Executive Director)
Mr. Faisal is a director at the Dolmen Group, one of Pakistan’s leading real estate organizations. He has been involved in the development, marketing and management of prime commercial and retail real estate projects including Dolmen Mall Clifton.
Mr. Faisal started career as Manager Special Projects associated with the development of Dolmen Mall Tariq Road, Dolmen Mall Hyderi, Dolmen Food Courts, The Harbour Front Office Tower and Dolmen Mall Clifton.
He later served in the capacity of Director Leasing, for the Dolmen property portfolio. He is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Dolmen Real Estate Management (Pvt.) Limited, which manages over 2 million square feet of prime retail and commercial space.
Corporate Responsibilities
As Director
International Complex Projects Limited
Sindbad Wonderland (Private) Limited
Grove (Private) Limited
Retail Avenue (Private) Limited
DHA Dolmen Lahore (Private) Limited
Dolmen (Private) Limited
Dolmen Project Management (Private) Limited
Dolmen Real Estate Management (Private) Limited
Salfo Pakistan (Private) Limited
The Dolmen Foundation
Mr. Muhammad Ejaz
Chief Executive
Mr. Muhammad Ejaz is the founding Chief Executive of Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Limited, Pakistan’s pioneering REIT Management Company. He has been associated with Arif Habib Group since August 2008 and sits on the board of several group companies. He has spear headed several group projects when these were at a critical stage during their execution.
Prior to joining Arif Habib Group, Ejaz has served at senior positions with both local and international banks. He was the Treasurer of Emirates NBD bank in Pakistan and served Faysal Bank Pakistan as Regional Head of Corporate Banking Group. He also served Saudi-Pak bank (now Silk bank) as Head of Corporate and Investment Banking. He also had short stints at Engro Chemical and American Express bank.
Ejaz did his graduation in Computer Science from FAST, ICS and did MBA in Banking and Finance from IBA, Karachi, where he has also served as a visiting faculty member. He has also conducted programs at NIBAF-SBP and IBP. He is a Certified Director and also a Certified Financial Risk Manager.
He actively participates in the group’s CSR initiatives especially those, which render services in the fields of health and education with emphasis on female literacy.
As Director
Arif Habib Corporation Limited
Arif Habib Development and Engineering Consultants (Private) Limited
Javedan Corporation Limited
Sachal Energy Development (Private) Limited
Sapphire Bay Development Company Limited