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Skills and Experience

Lt. Gen (R) Ali Kuli Khan Khattak is a distinguished military and business leader. An alumnus of Aitchison College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he also holds a Master’s degree from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. After retiring as Chief of General Staff from the Pakistan Army in 1998, he joined his family’s prominent industrial group in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He currently serves as Chairman of Ghandhara Automobiles Limited and Ghandhara Industries Limited and is the Chief Executive of Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited. His diverse leadership extends across automotive, insurance, textiles, construction, and financial services.

Other Directorships and Offices

• Ghandhara Nissan Limited
• Ghandhara Industries Limited
• Ghandhara DF (Pvt.) Limited
• Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited
• Bannu Woolen Mill Limited
• Gammon Pakistan Limited
• The Universal Insurance

Board Committee Membership

• Member Board Audit Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited
• Member Board HR&R Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited

Skills and Experience

Mr. Ahmed Kuli Khan Khattak brings with him a unique blend of military discipline and business acumen. A retired Wing Commander of the Pakistan Air Force, he served for over two decades and was awarded various honors during his tenure. Post-retirement, he transitioned into the corporate world with 25 years of experience in the automobile and textile sectors.

He has served on the boards of multiple companies, including Ghandhara Automobiles Limited, Ghandhara Industries Limited, and Universal Insurance Company Limited. His strategic oversight has significantly contributed to the group’s business growth and diversification.

Other Directorships and Offices

• Ghandhara Nissan Limited (CEO)
• Ghandhara Industries Limited (CEO)
• Janana D Malucho Textile Mills Limited
• Bannu Woollen Mills Limited
• The Universal Insurance Company Limited

Board Committee Membership

• Member Board Audit Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited
• Member Board HR&R Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited

Skills and Experience

Mr. Manzoor Ahmed, assumed charge of the post of Managing Director (Acting), National Investment Trust Limited on February 14, 2025 Being, COO, he has been successfully managing the operations and investment portfolio worth over Rs. 215 billion.

He has experience of over 33 years of the Mutual Fund industry and has been placed at many key positions within NIT that includes capital market operations, investment management, product development, research and liaising with the regulatory authorities. He has also served NIT as its Managing Director (Acting) twice from May 2013 to May 2014 and September 2017 to February 2019. He is M.B.A. and also holds D.A.I.B.P. He has also been the Council Member of The Institute of Bankers Pakistan. Presently, he is pursuing Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) level III.

Mr. Ahmed has also attended various training courses organized by institutions of international repute like London Business School (LBS) UK, Institute of Directors, London and Financial Markets World, New York (USA). Mr. Ahmed has vast experience of serving on the Boards of various top-ranking companies of Pakistan belonging to the diverse sectors of economy. Currently, he represents NIT as Nominee Director on the Board of Directors of many leading national and multinational companies including commercial banks of Pakistan.

Mr. Ahmed is a Certified Director from Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance. Mr. Ahmed is member of the Defence Authority Country & Golf Club – Karachi, Rotary Club- Karachi and is also member of Executive Committee of a Hospital for welfare of underprivileged.

Other Directorships and Offices

• Askari Bank Limited
• Hub Power Company Limited
• Soneri Bank Limited
• Pioneer Cement Limited

Board Committee Membership

• Member Board Audit Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited
• Member Board HR&R Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited

Skills and Experience

Syed Ahmed Iqbal Ashraf is a senior banking executive with over 34 years of global and domestic experience. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK), he began his career abroad and has worked across the UK, USA, and UAE before returning to Pakistan.

He has held prominent roles including President of National Bank of Pakistan and MD/CEO of PAIR Investment Company Limited. His expertise in financial strategy, corporate governance, and institutional leadership makes him a key asset to GTR’s board.

Board Committee Membership

• Chairman Board Audit Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited

Skills and Experience

Mr. Ikram Sehgal is a renowned security analyst, entrepreneur, and corporate leader. He has served on the boards of several notable institutions, including K-Electric and Bank Alfalah, and is a former Director of the East West Institute, USA.

He has actively contributed to global think tanks such as the World Economic Forum, the Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce, and the International Organization for Migration. He has also advised on CPEC-related projects through the National Institute of Strategic Communication, Peking University, China. Mr. Sehgal is a regular speaker at strategic forums and is a Certified Director from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.

Other Directorships and Offices

• Askari Bank Limited
• Hub Power Company Limited
• Soneri Bank Limited
• Pioneer Cement Limited

Board Committee Membership

• Member Board Audit Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited
• Member Board HR&R Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited

Skills and Experience

Mr. Muhammad Kuli Khan Khattak is an accomplished automotive industry professional with strong expertise in sales, marketing, and business development. He serves as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Ghandhara Industries Limited and has played a key role in driving innovation and strategic growth.

A graduate of Bahria University with BBA and MBA degrees, he has further sharpened his business insight through a specialized course in business development from the London School of Economics. He is also a Certified Director from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.

Other Directorships and Offices

• Ghandhara Industries Limited
• Ghandhara DF (Pvt.) Limited
• Gammon Pakistan Limited
• The Universal Insurance Company Limited

Skills and Experience

Ms. Nazia Qureshi is an experienced banking professional with a career spanning over 23 years. She began at Deutsche Bank AG and later joined Habib Bank Limited, where she worked in the Corporate and Investment Banking Group for 19 years. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Director from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.

Ms. Qureshi has worked extensively across sectors such as power, FMCGs, packaging, and pharmaceuticals, with deep expertise in structuring and executing complex financing transactions. She also serves on the boards of charitable organizations focused on education for underprivileged children.

Other Directorships and Offices

• Nimir Resins Limited

Board Committee Membership

• Member Board HR&R Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited

Skills and Experience

Mr. Naeem A. Sattar is a finance and governance professional with over 22 years of experience in accounting, taxation, budgeting, and corporate secretarial practices. He currently serves as Company Secretary at Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Pvt.) Ltd. (PKIC). A Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (FCMA), he previously worked with A.F. Ferguson & Co., one of the country’s premier accountancy firms.

Mr. Sattar is a Certified Director from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance and plays a vital role in maintaining regulatory compliance and ethical business conduct at the board level.

Other Directorships and Offices

• Raqami Islamic Digital Bank Limited

Board Committee Membership

• Member Board Audit Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited

Skills and Experience

Mr. Atif Anwar is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as Head of Treasury, Capital Markets, and Financial Institutions at Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Pvt.) Ltd. (PKIC). With an MBA in Finance and over 18 years of experience in financial institutions including Faysal Bank and MyBank, he specializes in treasury operations and capital markets.

Mr. Anwar is a Certified Director from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance and represents PKIC on the boards of various companies, contributing valuable insights in financial structuring and investment strategy.

Other Directorships and Offices

• Raqami Islamic Digital Bank Limited

Board Committee Membership

• Member Board HR&R Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited

Skills and Experience

A transformational leader with over 20 years of impact, Mr. Hussain Kuli Khan has been at the helm of Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Company Ltd (GTR) as a CEO since 2015. His journey with GTR began in 2006 as General Manager of Plant and Logistics Operations and moved up to Chief Operating Officer (COO) by 2009 where he introduced strategic initiatives and strengthened supply chain.

Prior to GTR he was at JDM Textile Mills Ltd (1997–2006) where he was Executive Finance and Executive Director of Finance and helped to establish fiscal discipline and operational efficiency. Mr. Hussain’s philosophy is to empower teams, innovate and deliver customer centric solutions.

Outside GTR he has shaped industry policies as President of Landhi Association of Trade and Industry (LATI) and Chairman APTMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He is also a Certified Director from Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG), and serves as an Independent Director at Air Link Communication Limited, a trailblazer in Pakistan’s telecom sector renowned for transforming the nation’s technology and telecommunication landscape through a decade of remarkable growth.

Mr. Khan has a Business Administration degree from Gettysburg College, USA with advanced professional training in Europe. With inherited entrepreneurial wisdom and modern governance, Mr. Hussain promotes ethical leadership and talent development and has made GTR a resilient industry leader in Pakistan’s changing economic landscape.

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS AND OFFICES

• Airlink Communication

BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

• Member Board HR&R Committee – Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited