Professional Background

Ghazanfar-ul-Islam is a distinguished financial strategist and a Certified Director, holding the prestigious status of Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). With a career spanning more than twenty-eight years, he possesses profound expertise in financial and strategic management, including more than twenty years in senior executive leadership roles.

A recognized thought leader, Mr. Ghazanfar-ul-Islam is frequently engaged by leading financial institutions and prestigious universities to share his expertise through keynote addresses. He is a specialist in Islamic Finance, where he has been instrumental in orchestrating and executing high-value, Shari’ah-compliant financial arrangements. His leadership is characterized by a unique blend of technical mastery in chartered accountancy and a forward-thinking approach to institutional growth and Shari’ah-compliant innovation.

Professional Background

Mohammad Asif Haque is an accomplished professional and a pioneer of the Takaful industry in Pakistan. He holds an MBA in Information Systems & E-Commerce from Georgia State University, USA, and is an alumnus of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi (Class of 1998).

He began his career as an Oracle Financials Consultant and has been associated with Dawood Family Takaful Limited (DFTL) since 2008. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of DFTL, he has held several key leadership positions over the years and has played a pivotal role in the Company’s strategic growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation.

Professional Background

Nasir Rizvi is a seasoned Sales & Marketing leader with over 26 years of experience in the Life Insurance and Family Takaful sector. He joined Dawood Family Takaful Limited (DFTL) in May 2009, where he led the successful establishment and growth of operations in Punjab, building a strong regional platform.

In 2014, he was elevated to Head of Sales, driving expansion across the South and North regions, including strategic growth in (KPK) and (GB). Under his leadership, sales teams achieved multiple milestones, breaking industry benchmarks through energy-driven execution, quality focus, and a strong can-do culture.

Promoted in 2018 to Head of Retail Distribution & Marketing, he now oversees nationwide retail distribution and Banca Takaful operations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of the Punjab and is a Fellow of Life Office Management (LOMA), USA.

Professional Background

Mr.Tauqir Shamshad holds Master’s degree in Commerce and Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance from University of Karachi. He has over 25 years of diversified work experience in Finance, Resource Mobilization and Treasury. Before joining Dawood Family Takaful for the last 10 years he has been associated with the highly reputed Asset Management Companies like HBL Asset Management, PICIC Asset Management Co.

and 786 Investments Ltd. in the capacity of Chief Investment Officer. During this tenor, he played an instrumental role in the formation, flotation and management of Income Funds, Equity Funds and Shariah Compliant Funds as well as liaising with Regulators and Trustees.

Professional Background

Nabeel Asif started his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers and later joined LA Fitness an FTSE-listed fitness firm where he expanded his knowledge and expertise in corporate and financial matters as the firm delist from LSE. Subsequently, Nabeel lead external and internal audits for Alliott ME, UAE of firms in the MESA Region. Upon permanent return to Pakistan, he took up the challenge to set up an internal audit department at Puma Energy Pakistan a downstream company in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Later he joined First Dawood Investment Bank a PSX listed Investment Bank as Chief Internal Auditor. Soon afterwards he was assigned dual roles of Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary by the Board of Directors. Nabeel’s entrepreneurship aspirations led him to be a part of Kepler Group of Companies (a start-up in the Oil & Gas Sector) as a Director Finance. Now, he is again part of First Dawood Group as CFO of DFTL.

Professional Background

Naveed Ahmed holds Master’s degrees in Finance and Economics, along with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). He brings over 18 years of extensive professional experience in the financial services sector, with core expertise in Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs.

Throughout his career, he has been associated with several highly reputable financial institutions, including the Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) and First Dawood Investment Bank Limited, where he has contributed significantly to regulatory compliance, governance, and institutional excellence.

Professional Background

Muhammad Khalid holds an MBA degree and brings over twenty-five years of professional experience in organizational administration, corporate advertising, and branding. He began his career in 2000 with Kenlubes Oil, where he developed a strong foundation in corporate operations.

He has been associated with well-reputed organizations, including 3M and BRR Guardian Modaraba. Since 2009, he has been heading the Administration Department of Dawood Family Takaful, where he oversees administrative functions and supports the Company’s operational effectiveness and corporate governance standards.

Professional Background

A seasoned lecturer and corporate trainer with a career spanning since 1999, he possesses extensive experience across academic and professional sectors. His background includes teaching at the Intermediate and Undergraduate levels, complemented by a prolific corporate training portfolio. Having mentored over 20,000 learners, he has delivered specialized business communication programs for prestigious organizations, including UBL, SSGC, and PIA.

Furthermore, he is a subject matter expert in Islamic Financial Concepts and Takaful marketing strategies, having authored numerous books and professional manuals used in both academic and corporate circles.

Professional Background

Insurance industry, bringing over three decades of diversified and results-driven experience to the sector. An MBA in Marketing.

His areas of expertise include strategic team leadership, innovative solution development, capacity building & leadership development, market-driven product innovation, and sustainable business growth.

He commenced his professional journey with EFU Life, where his exceptional commercial acumen and sales leadership capabilities enabled a swift progression into sales and management roles, Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Ansari has consistently delivered superior performance, earning numerous prestigious awards and recognitions across a wide spectrum of roles—from Sales Consultant to Senior Branch Manager. With a strong passion for capacity building and leadership development, he later transitioned into a mentorship and training role, where he conceptualized and delivered specialized regional training programs for sales professionals and management teams.

In his tenure as Regional Head of Corporate Sales (South) at Adamjee Life, Mr. Ansari set new benchmarks of excellence, consistently securing the position of Top Regional Manager throughout his tenure—an achievement that underscores his disciplined execution and market leadership.

In 2018, he joined as Head of Corporate Group Takaful Distribution Network across Pakistan. His visionary leadership and strategic direction have been instrumental in driving consistent year-on-year growth beyond established benchmarks. His contribution continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening institutional performance, expanding market presence, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization. His professional evolution reflects a rare blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and people leadership.

Professional Background

Noman Ali serves as the Head of Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and is a CISO Certified Professional, bringing over 17 years of diverse experience in the field of information technology. His areas of expertise include IT infrastructure management, enterprise software implementation, information security governance, and technology services.

During his career, he has been associated with several well-reputed organizations, including Pak Qatar Takaful, Computer Research Private Limited, and Millennium Software Private Limited. In his current role, he leads the organization’s IT strategy, ensures the implementation of strong information security frameworks, and aligns technology initiatives with overall business objectives.

Professional Background

Syed Talha Bin Adil has 15-years professional experience in Family Takaful & Insurance sector. He started his career from Dawood Family Takaful in 2009. He also worked with Takaful Company Life Assurance in Group Life & Underwriting Department. He rejoined Dawood Family Takaful Ltd and currently working as Senior Manager Group Operations and Re-Takaful Department. He has Master degree in Commerce (Insurance) from University of Karachi.

Professional Background

Tanveer Kolachi holds an MBA and the professional designation of FLMI. He brings with him over 15 years of diversified and progressive experience in the Life Insurance industry, with core expertise in Underwriting and Operations.

Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in managing underwriting processes, operational controls, and risk assessment frameworks, contributing to sound and prudent decision-making. He currently serves as Secretary to the Underwriting Committee, where he plays a key role in coordinating committee proceedings, supporting governance requirements, and ensuring effective implementation of underwriting policies and decisions.

Professional Background

Mr. Jawwad is the Head of Human Resources, with over 15 years of leadership experience in driving strategic and operational HR excellence. He leads the organization’s human resources function, overseeing talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, health Takaful, provident fund management, and performance management systems. His strategic approach and strong organizational partnership have significantly contributed to workforce effectiveness and are highly regarded across DFTL. He aims to build and manage a skilled, motivated, and compliant workforce aligned with the organization’s goals.

Professional Background

Sarfaraz S. Areshia is currently serving as Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Agency Administration Department, where he oversees and manages a wide range of agency operations with extensive expertise in multiple functional areas. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) and brings over 20 years of professional experience in the Insurance and Takaful industry.