Abdulla Hassan Thakur
Chairman & Founder
Abdulla Hassan Thakur
Chairman & Founder
Co-Founder & CEO VC fund | Public Speaker | Mentor | Life Coach | Entrepreneur | Global Thinker |Â Ambassador of Change
Dato' Latt Shariman bin Abdullah JP
President ASEAN Region
Dato’ Latt Shariman bin Abdullah JP
President ASEAN Region
A former senior public servant with
directorship of several private and public
listed companies having high level
management skills and leadership
experience with expertise in negotiations,
diplomacy, legal and public relations.
Currently a Special Advisor of Trade for
the Royal Thai government, a corporate
person and entrepreneur with
involvement in national and international
social initiatives.
Ali Shaibu
President Africa Region
Ali Shaibu
President Africa Region
Chairman, Research & Business Development Committee, West Africa – Supreme Council (SCAAE) | Director, Research & Business Development, AAIHL -Ghana
Dr Faiza Bourhaleb
Head of Innovation group
Dr Faiza Bourhaleb
Head of Innovation group
Master in Theoretical and Particle Physics, specializing in Cosmology and GUT. Majorana award recipient for best researcher under 40 from SIF. 20+ supervised Master’s theses, 40+ research papers in international journals. Impressive contributions.
Kazi Mohammed Riyazuddin
Head of Governance & Compliance
Kazi Mohammed Riyazuddin
Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance
Mr. Kazi Mohammed Riyazuddin is a practicing Cost Accountant, Arbitrator, and Registered Valuer based in Navi Mumbai, India. He has authored the book “Zakat Practical Guide” and contributes articles on various finance-related topics. He also oversees governance and compliance at GICTC.
Mohammed Virani
Working Group member and Head of Group Social Media
Mohammed Virani
Working Group member and Head of Group Social Media
Curator TEDxSIMSREE | Organizer TEDxMaharashtraCollege | Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics | HR College | Wilson College | SRBS | NM College | AIESEC
Dr Faiza Bourhaleb
Head of Innovation group
Dr Faiza Bourhaleb
Head of Innovation group
Master in Theoretical and Particle Physics, specializing in Cosmology and GUT. Majorana award recipient for best researcher under 40 from SIF. 20+ supervised Master’s theses, 40+ research papers in international journals. Impressive contributions.
Azeem Akhtar
UK President and Global Advisor
Azeem Akhtar
UK President and Global Advisor
Azeem Akhtar, is currently the Lead Customer Field CTO at BT Business. Leading a team of world class CTOs, Azeem is responsible for providing thought leadership to multinational clients at C-Level on how digital transformation can deliver their desired business outcomes.
After graduating from King’s College London in Mathematics and Business Management, Azeem went on to complete a Masters in Sea-Use Law, Economics and Policy at The London School of Economics. He commenced his professional career in the oil and gas industry before moving into telecommunications just as the dot.com era was really taking off. Azeem has held senior commercial, finance, business development and technology leadership roles to date and has extensive international experience where he has utilised his business acumen and multi-lingual skills to close landmark deals.
A committed sportsman, Azeem plays cricket, football, squash and tennis and is a die-hard Liverpool FC supporter. Azeem has held non-executive director roles as Chairman of Active Essex, where he passionately led the charge against physical inactivity to improve the quality of life for all people, of all ages in Essex. In addition, Azeem has also served on the Board of Sport England as well as Chairman of Essex County Cricket Club.
In 2016, Azeem was No. 22 in the UK’s Top 100 Most Influential BAME Business Leaders. In 2018, Azeem was nominated for CTO of the Year and in 2019, Azeem was recognised in the Financial Times Most Influential BAME Technology Leaders.
Imam Nur Azis
Strategy Head ASEAN Region
Imam Nur Azis
 Strategy Head ASEAN Region
A sociopreneur, an AFS Returnee, a Chevening scholar and a fulltime father currently living in Jakarta. My interests range from philanthropy , entrepreneurship, blockchain technology, developing startups, coffee to traveling. I am also interested in writing, education, and politics. You can click the button above to support my charity.
Management Team
Dr Faiza Bourhaleb
Head of Innovation group
Dr Faiza Bourhaleb
Head of Innovation group
Master in Theoretical and Particle Physics, specializing in Cosmology and GUT. Majorana award recipient for best researcher under 40 from SIF. 20+ supervised Master’s theses, 40+ research papers in international journals. Impressive contributions.
Dr Wasim Ghori
Interim National Head India
Dr Wasim Ghori
Interim National Head India
Elisa
LATAM Region Coordinator
Elisa
LATAM Region Coordinator
Imam Nur
ASEAN Coordinator
Imam Nur
ASEAN Coordinator
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Operations Team
Yunus
National Coordinator India
Yunus
National Coordinator India
Uves
National Coordinator India
Uves
National Coordinator India
Shukrah Bello
Startups coordinator Nigeria
Shukrah Bello
Startups coordinator Nigeria
Shariffa Rasheedah Aljunied
Head of Halal Retail
Shariffa Rasheedah Aljunied
Head of Halal Retail
Born in Singapore, having lived in Saudi Arabia, and currently residing in Malaysia, this individual is a cosmetic science graduate and product consultant who possesses a fervent enthusiasm for introducing and promoting a diverse array of Malaysia’s outstanding Halal retail offerings on a global scale.
Asad Sayed
Group Leader Oil and Gas Sector
Asad Sayed
Group Leader Oil and Gas Sector
Imran Mulla
Group Leader Oil and Gas Sector
Imran Mulla
Group Leader Oil and Gas Sector
Muneeb Birya
Group leader Food Sector
Muneeb Birya
Group leader Food Sector
Urooj Sameen
Group Leader Mentor-Mentee
Urooj Sameen
Group Leader Mentor-Mentee
Shefa Naz
Social Media Coordinator
Shefa Naz
Social Media Coordinator
7+ years’ experience in Consumer business, Expense management systems, and Advertisement. Currently Senior Advertising Specialist at Amazon India.
Global Working Group
Dr Faiza Bourhaleb
Head of Innovation group
Dr Faiza Bourhaleb
Head of Innovation group
Master in Theoretical and Particle Physics, specializing in Cosmology and GUT. Majorana award recipient for best researcher under 40 from SIF. 20+ supervised Master’s theses, 40+ research papers in international journals. Impressive contributions.
Shariffa Rasheedah Aljunied
Head of Halal Retail
Shariffa Rasheedah Aljunied
Head of Halal Retail
Born in Singapore, having lived in Saudi Arabia, and currently residing in Malaysia, this individual is a cosmetic science graduate and product consultant who possesses a fervent enthusiasm for introducing and promoting a diverse array of Malaysia’s outstanding Halal retail offerings on a global scale.
Kazi Mohammed Riyazuddin
Head of Governance & Compliance
Kazi Mohammed Riyazuddin
Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance
Mr. Kazi Mohammed Riyazuddin is a practicing Cost Accountant, Arbitrator, and Registered Valuer based in Navi Mumbai, India. He has authored the book “Zakat Practical Guide” and contributes articles on various finance-related topics. He also oversees governance and compliance at GICTC.
Mohammed Virani
Working Group member and Head of Group Social Media
Mohammed Virani
Working Group member and Head of Group Social Media
Curator TEDxSIMSREE | Organizer TEDxMaharashtraCollege | Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics | HR College | Wilson College | SRBS | NM College | AIESEC
Uves Y Sareshwala
Gujarat Chapter Head
Uves Y Sareshwala
Gujarat Chapter Head
Commerce graduate with 36 years of multi-field expertise in Finance, Investment, Industrial Valves, Stock Markets, Travel and Tourism, and Dealerships. Offers Education, Guidance, Mentoring, and Counseling for distress-related issues, youngsters, students, and individuals in debt trap. Known for one-on-one motivational sessions.
Shefa Naz
Social Media Coordinator
Shefa Naz
Social Media Coordinator
7+ years’ experience in Consumer business, Expense management systems, and Advertisement. Currently Senior Advertising Specialist at Amazon India.
Global Chapters
Argentina 🇦🇷
Nadia Fatima Pou munt sanhaji
Nadia Fatima Pou munt sanhaji
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Australia 🇦🇺
Mahinoor Shaik
DECObayti Home Decor Founder
Mahinoor Shaik
Sydney Chapter Head
Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Ali Asger Zulfikar Ali
President
Ali Asger Zulfikar Ali
President
As the Marketing Director of Ezzy Group, we excel in Intelligence Solutions, IT services, Aviation, MEP, and Skilled Resource Management. We serve various sectors including telecom, security-intelligence, cyber security, construction, and business solutions. With over three generations of experience, we’ve forged lasting partnerships with national and multinational companies, enhancing our technical expertise in Bangladesh. EZZY GROUP is renowned in all sectors and pioneers digitalization and socio-economic development in Bangladesh. Visit our website: www.ezzygroup.net.
Bolivia 🇧🇴
Yusuf Andrade
Chapter Head
Yusuf Andrade
Chapter Head
Brazil 🇧🇷
Guilherme Ibrahim Guerra (Mahmoud Ibrahim)
Chapter Head
Guilherme Ibrahim Guerra (Mahmoud Ibrahim)
Chapter Head
Canada 
Abdul Illah Faruqi
Canada President
Abdul Illah Faruqi
President
Chile 🇨🇱
Gonzalo Yahia silva Jiméne
Chapter Head
Gonzalo Yahia silva Jiméne
Chapter Head
India 🇮🇳
Syed Ishaq
Bangalore Chapter Head
Syed Ishaq
Bangalore Chapter Head
Vice President – Corporate Alliances Resonate India Pvt. LtdÂ
Founder – Secretary IRA Education  & Charitable TrustÂ
Uves Y Sareshwala
Gujarat Chapter Head
Uves Y Sareshwala
Gujarat Chapter Head
Commerce graduate with 36 years of multi-field expertise in Finance, Investment, Industrial Valves, Stock Markets, Travel and Tourism, and Dealerships. Offers Education, Guidance, Mentoring, and Counseling for distress-related issues, youngsters, students, and individuals in debt trap. Known for one-on-one motivational sessions.
Mohammed Yunus
Hyderabad Chapter Head
Mohammed Yunus
Hyderabad Chapter Head
Experienced senior management professional with 25+ years in hospitality, insurance, real estate, and healthcare. Skilled at leading diverse teams of 5-100+ people across South Asia. Strong troubleshooter and crisis manager, excelling at team-building. Passionate foody, travel enthusiast, storyteller, cook, and fire walker, embracing life to the fullest.
Dr. Mohammad Zubair Ahmad
Delhi Integrated Facilitation Services
Dr. Mohammad Zubair Ahmad
Delhi Chapter Head
Zubair is a seasoned management professional having 22 years of successful, diversified and multi functional experience in different industries. Currently working as Entrepreneurship Coach & Business Consultant. He owns a company https://ifsbiz.in and supports entrepreneurs, Micro Small & Medium companies and Voluntary organisations in achieving their growth potentials.
Asad Rizvi
Haryana Chapter Head
Asad Rizvi
Haryana Chapter Head
I’m Asad Rizvi from Gurugram, India, with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Delhi University. I’ve had a 24-year corporate journey with Honda Cars and Maruti Suzuki, covering R&D, supply chain, scale, and customer insights. Due to COVID-19, I shifted to central consulting.
I’m originally from Bihar and aspire to create scalable, sustainable success stories. Currently, I serve as the Director of VetAgro East Africa, expanding their presence in 8 East African countries. Additionally, I’m developing a global market for Magna, a car perfume company, and advising automotive suppliers on ventures like E-waste, Automotive Accessories, and projects in Saudi Arabia.
Shabnam Parveen
Co-ordinator for West Bengal
Shabnam Parveen
Co-ordinator for West Bengal
Successful and performance – driven Lawyer skilled at performing various legal task in order to provide beneficial legal advice and represent individual and companies in different cases with extensive communication skills, great attention to detail and ability to function well independently and in a team. Specialized in International law, 4years + experience with Litigation, Corporate law, mediation and Centre for Regulatory Studies, Governances and Public Policy.
Indonesia 🇮🇩
Zakaria Abd Latief
President
Zakaria Abd Latief
President
Ireland 🇮🇪
Syed Mohammad Aiman
Interim President
Syed Mohammad Aiman
Interim President
Jamaica 🇯🇲
Kahlil Paris
CEO Trienergen Solutions
Kahlil Paris
Jamaica Chapter Head
Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan
Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan
Interim President
Mexico 🇲🇽
Judith MartÃnez Hernández (Fatima)
Chapter Head
Judith MartÃnez Hernández (Fatima)
Chapter Head
Oman 🇴🇲
Mohamad Tawfiq Ahmed Bin Sultan
President
Mohamad Tawfiq Ahmed Bin Sultan
President
Mohammed Bin Tawfiq Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan is an accomplished executive director and entrepreneur known for launching successful ventures and structuring companies. With a passion for padel sports, he combines his business acumen with a love for innovation. As the Executive Director of Towell International Holding, he has driven growth and positioned the company as a leading player in multiple industries.
Paraguay 🇵🇾
Mohammad Ali
Chapter Head
Mohammad Ali
Chapter Head
Peru 🇵🇪
Elisa Rivadeneira Quiroz
GEOHidraulica SAC as a Analyst Programmer
Elisa Rivadeneira Quiroz
President
Philippines 🇵ðŸ‡
Dir. Aleem Siddiqui M. Guiapal
Program Manager
Dir. Aleem Siddiqui M. Guiapal
Program Manager
Aleem Guiapal, a distinguished civil servant in the Philippines, is renowned for his focus on economic development and the Halal industry. With numerous awards and significant government roles, including Bureau Director of Muslim Economic Affairs, he’s a key figure in driving economic growth. Aleem’s international contributions, policy papers, and speeches have furthered the Halal industry’s development in Southeast Asia, the US, and the Middle East. His impressive educational background includes a Master’s in Development Management and a Fulbright-Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship, making him a highly accomplished professional.
South Africa 🇿🇦
Mohamed Sarif Mukadam
Chapter Head
Mohamed Sarif Mukadam
Chapter Head Cape Town
Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Muath Mubarak
Manager - Knowledge Marketing & Financial Inclusion
Muath Mubarak
Chapter Head
Muath is a Chartered Management Accountant and Workplace Learning Strategist with 15+ years of experience in Banking & Finance. He currently serves as the Manager of Knowledge Marketing & Financial Inclusion at Amana Bank PLC in Sri Lanka. He’s also an Independent Consultant, visiting lecturer at Bristol Institute of Business Management, and a published writer in international journals. His expertise spans Financial Control, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Compliance, and more, with a global reach in his lectures and writings.
Turkey 🇹🇷
Mevlut Hilmi Bilici
Chapter Head Konya
Mevlut Hilmi Bilici
Chapter Head Konya
I’m based in Konya, Turkey, with 27 years of experience in international trade and foreign business management. I’ve worked in 120 countries, establishing factories and companies abroad, and providing consulting services to various sectors, from automotive to textiles. I specialize in joint ventures, factory establishment, BOT projects, and investment consultancy. Currently, I run a furniture factory producing various types of furniture and offer worldwide agency services. I’m here in Turkey, ready to assist fellow members in our group with their business plans, product imports, and target purchases.
Yusuf Korkmaz
Chapter Head Istanbul
Yusuf Korkmaz
Chapter Head Istanbul
Founder & CEO of Cybra, an expert in startup advisory, digital product management, and digital transformation. With a proven record of founding businesses, consulting startups, and elevating their valuations, he’s dedicated to fostering MENAT’s startup ecosystem.
UK 
Azeem Akhtar
UK President and Global Advisor
Azeem Akhtar
UK President and Global Advisor
Azeem Akhtar, is currently the Lead Customer Field CTO at BT Business. Leading a team of world class CTOs, Azeem is responsible for providing thought leadership to multinational clients at C-Level on how digital transformation can deliver their desired business outcomes.
After graduating from King’s College London in Mathematics and Business Management, Azeem went on to complete a Masters in Sea-Use Law, Economics and Policy at The London School of Economics. He commenced his professional career in the oil and gas industry before moving into telecommunications just as the dot.com era was really taking off. Azeem has held senior commercial, finance, business development and technology leadership roles to date and has extensive international experience where he has utilised his business acumen and multi-lingual skills to close landmark deals.
A committed sportsman, Azeem plays cricket, football, squash and tennis and is a die-hard Liverpool FC supporter. Azeem has held non-executive director roles as Chairman of Active Essex, where he passionately led the charge against physical inactivity to improve the quality of life for all people, of all ages in Essex. In addition, Azeem has also served on the Board of Sport England as well as Chairman of Essex County Cricket Club.
In 2016, Azeem was No. 22 in the UK’s Top 100 Most Influential BAME Business Leaders. In 2018, Azeem was nominated for CTO of the Year and in 2019, Azeem was recognised in the Financial Times Most Influential BAME Technology Leaders.
Osama Musa
UK Co-ordinator
Osama Musa
UK Co-ordinator
Osama Musa is the Founder of Muslim Ameer, a leadership consultancy for Muslims. He empowers Muslims worldwide to become better leaders through his expertise gained from working with numerous Muslim professionals and business owners. Osama has appeared on various platforms, including hosting the “Speak Sense” podcast, and is a dedicated Liverpool FC fan, proud Palestinian, and community charity co-founder.
Venezuela 🇻🇪
Carlos Elneser (Said)
Chapter Head
Carlos Elneser (Said)
Chapter Head