Leadership & Visionaries
Atif R. Khan
CEO | Entrepreneur | Technology Evangelist | Angel Investor LMKR & LMKT
Founder and Chairman of LMKR, LMKT, and StarTimes Communications Pakistan, Atif Rais Khan has over 30 years of global experience driving innovation in energy, transport, media and agritech. With master's degrees in Mineral Economics and Geology, he combines technical expertise with business leadership. As a visionary leader, Atif has been instrumental in shaping NIC Karachi’s growth, providing strategic guidance to nurture startups and foster innovation.
Sohail Tabba
Chairman
Lucky Cement Limited
As Chairman of Lucky Cement Limited, Sohail Tabba brings a wealth of experience in driving strategic growth and fostering innovation across industries. His visionary leadership has been pivotal in guiding NIC Karachi’s mission to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. By leveraging his expertise in sustainable business practices and corporate leadership, he provides strategic oversight and mentorship, enabling startups to scale effectively and contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth and innovation landscape.
William Bao Bean
Managing General Partner @ Orbit Startups | Emerging Markets Digitalization Investment
With extensive experience in global venture capital and emerging market digitalization, William Bao Bean has been instrumental in guiding NIC Karachi’s acceleration initiatives. As Managing General Partner at Orbit Startups, he brings unparalleled expertise in scaling startups, connecting them to global markets, and fostering innovation in fintech, ecommerce, and healthtech. William’s strategic insights and mentorship empower NIC Karachi’s startups to reach new heights, driving impactful growth and contributing to Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Ali Sohail Tabba
Chairperson Governance Committee
VP – Finance & Operations
Yunus Brothers Group
Ali Sohail Tabba, Director at YB Pakistan Ltd and a key member of the Governance Committee at NIC Karachi, brings deep expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation from Imperial College Business School. With a track record of leading a 50 MW wind farm project and facilitating startup growth at Antler, Ali plays a pivotal role in overseeing strategic decisions, ensuring operational excellence and promoting sustainable development across the ecosystem.
Faisal Jamil
Member Governance Committee
Vice President of Customer Success
LMKR
With two decades of experience in IT services, Faisal Jamil leads diverse engineering teams, delivering high-quality software solutions for major energy exploration and production companies across the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. As a member of the Governance Committee at NIC Karachi, Faisal contributes strategic oversight to ensure effective decision-making and transparency, fostering an integrated work environment to increase project success rates and drive digital transformation across various industry sectors.
Abdul Sattar Jumani
Member Governance Committee
CEO Yunus Energy Limited & Lucky Renewables (Pvt) Limited
Abdul Sattar Jumani, currently serving as CEO at Yunus Energy Limited and Lucky Renewables, oversees 50 MW wind power projects for Yunus Brothers Group. With a rich background in senior finance roles at Mehran Spice & Food Industries, Dewan Mushtaq Group and Baba Farid Sugar Mills, Abdul Sattar brings valuable expertise to the Governance Committee at NIC Karachi, helping guide strategic decisions and fostering growth in Pakistan’s renewable energy and entrepreneurial sectors.
Asim Ishaq Khan
Member Governance Committee
Project Director
NIC Peshawar (LMKT)
Asim Ishaq Khan brings over 15 years of expertise in program management, ICT and SME development. Specializing in transformative strategies and stakeholder engagement, he has contributed to policies on digital transformation and human capital growth. As a member of the Governance Committee at NIC Karachi, Asim helps drive strategic initiatives in sustainable development, tech entrepreneurship and ease of doing business to foster innovation and economic growth.
Ali Asim
Member Governance Committee
Director HR
Lucky & Yunus Energy Portfolio (YBG)
Ali Asim, with over 13 years of expertise in HR strategy and business development, excels in organizational restructuring, talent development, and employee engagement. A Six Sigma Yellow Belt and an MBA candidate at IBA, Ali plays a pivotal role in the Governance Committee, guiding NIC Karachi’s strategic initiatives to foster sustainable growth, talent empowerment, and organizational excellence across its entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Zia Ul Qamar
Member Governance Committee
VP Finance and Operations
at LMKR
Zia Ul Qamar is a skilled finance professional with a strong background in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning. With broad experience across industries, he has led key initiatives in business finance, risk management, and compliance. As a member of the Governance Committee at NIC Karachi, Zia contributes his expertise to guide financial strategies, ensuring operational excellence and organizational growth for startups and entrepreneurial ventures.
Syed Azfar Hussain
Project Director
Syed Azfar Hussain is the Project Director of NIC Karachi and an IVLP alumnus, previously leading NIC Hyderabad. He has worked with over 600 startups, securing Rs. 4 billion+ in investments and creating 100,000+ jobs. He has spearheaded key initiatives like "BuiltByHer," "Karachi Citizen Lab," and "Make Space."
Andeel Ali
Head of Planning & Development
Sobia Ikram
Head of Marketing, PR & Outreach
Sobia Ikram, Head of Marketing, PR & Outreach at NIC Karachi, is a seasoned marketing professional skilled in building client relationships and crafting impactful branding strategies. Passionate about fitness and mental health, she advocates a people-centric approach to foster strong connections and drive organizational success.
Salik Khan
Head of Incubation
Salik Khan, Head of Incubation at NIC Karachi, brings extensive experience in guiding startups through growth and innovation. With expertise in blockchain, AI, and software development, he focuses on helping entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses through NIC Karachi’s incubation programs, creating impactful solutions for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.
Majid Hussain
Head of Operations & HR
Majid is a seasoned HR professional with a diverse background in manufacturing, retail, media, telecommunication and technology. As the Operations Manager, he oversees Employer Branding, Event Management, Recruitment and Sourcing, Administrations, and Employee Relations. With excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities, Majid is committed to driving success and growth at NIC Karachi.
Faizan Ahmed Ansari
Investment Consultant
Faiza Umrani
Legal Specialist
Faiza is a skilled Legal Specialist with expertise in Civil, Customs, Corporate, Consumer and Intellectual Property Law. She stays updated on legal advancements, ensuring clients receive accurate, informed guidance across diverse disciplines with a strong commitment to excellence and professional growth.
Rejja Sehla
Visual Design Specialist
Rejja, the skilled and experienced Communication Designer at NIC Karachi. With a strong passion for creativity, Rejja specializes in designing campaigns, illustrations, books, flashcards, puzzles, and logos for a diverse range of audiences. Her attention to detail and expertise in manual illustration make her a valuable asset to any design team. Rejja is also dedicated to expanding her language skills, currently working towards fluency in Chinese.
Amna Maqdi
Communications Specialist
Amna is an experienced HR and Marketing professional with a passion for continuous learning. With an MBA in Marketing, she has progressed from Assistant Manager HR to Digital Strategist at NIC Karachi. A multilingual individual, she has completed HSK 2B of Chinese language and Arabic and plans to start learning French and German.
Tooba Khan
Community & Outreach Specialist
Tooba Khan, a Software Engineering graduate turned Events Manager at NIC Karachi. With a passion for creativity and entrepreneurship, she excels in writing, designing, and management. Her love for self-help and personal growth has helped her become an efficient leader and event organizer with an eye for detail and good communication skills.
Talia Khalid
M & E Specialist
Talia is an experienced claims professional with expertise in planning and operational improvements. She is skilled in policy development, staff management, and logistics, and has a reputation for resolving problems and driving overall operational improvements. She has a talent for inspiring team members and creating a positive work environment.
Hussain Raza
Growth Executive
Tariq Ali
I.T & Admin Executive
Saleem Hussain
Accounts & Admin Executive
Saleem is a skilled Assistant Manager of Finance, Operations with a strong background in financial management, accounting, and data analysis. He is experienced in managing complex financial operations and has a proven track record of improving financial performance. Saleem is committed to achieving organizational goals and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
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