Shamshad Akhtar
Chairman at SUI SOUTHERN GAS COMPANY LIMITED
Profile
Shamshad Akhtar is currently the Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Sui Southern Gas Co. Ltd.
She is also the Chairman of Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance, Karandaaz Pakistan, and a Member of the UN Global Women Leaders Group.
Previously, she served as the Chairman of Arif Habib Corp.
Ltd.
from 2019 to 2021 and the Chairman of State Bank of Pakistan from 2006 to 2009.
She has also held positions such as Chairman of Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd., and Director General at the Asian Development Bank.
Additionally, she was an Independent Director at Engro Fertilizers Ltd.
and served as the Vice President-Middle East & North Africa at The World Bank from 2009 to 2011.
Dr. Akhtar has a doctorate degree from Harvard University and the University of Paisley.
She also holds graduate degrees from the University of Sussex, Quaid-i-Azam University, and Islamic University, as well as an undergraduate degree from the University of the Punjab.
Shamshad Akhtar active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SUI SOUTHERN GAS COMPANY LIMITED | Chairman | 2019-04-22 |
Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance
 Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance engages in training and education, creating awareness, undertaking research, publishing guidelines and other resource material. The firm offers director placement, executive education and services, director orientation program (DOW), company exclusive DTP, bank governance, CGLS (DTP), research, boardroom, advisory services. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. | Chairman | - |
| UN Global Women Leaders Group | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Karandaaz Pakistan | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Shamshad Akhtar
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Pakistan | Minister of Government | 2024-03-10 |
| ENGRO FERTILIZERS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2023-08-22 |
| ARIF HABIB CORPORATION LIMITED | Chairman | 2021-04-30 |
| The World Bank | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-08-31 |
State Bank of Pakistan
 State Bank of Pakistan General GovernmentGovernment State Bank of Pakistan provides banking and financial services. Its services include mortgage and payment processing, loan application, credit card application, accounting solutions, tax preparation, financial analysis, insurance and payroll processing services to its clients. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. | Chairman | 2008-12-31 |
Training of Shamshad Akhtar
| Harvard University | Doctorate Degree |
| University of Sussex | Graduate Degree |
| University of Paisley | Doctorate Degree |
| University of the Punjab | Undergraduate Degree |
| Quaid-i-Azam University | Graduate Degree |
| Islamic University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| ARIF HABIB CORPORATION LIMITED | Utilities |
| SUI SOUTHERN GAS COMPANY LIMITED | Utilities |
| ENGRO FERTILIZERS LIMITED | Process Industries |
| PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE LIMITED | Finance |
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Asian Development Bank
 Asian Development Bank SupranationalGovernment Asian Development Bank engages in the provision of trade financing services. It offers investment in infrastructure, health care services, financial and public administration systems, or helping nations prepare for the impact of climate change or better manage their natural resources. It specializes in loans, grants, policy dialogue, technical assistance, and equity investments. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Mandaluyong City, the Philippines. | Government |
| Government of Pakistan | Government |
State Bank of Pakistan
State Bank of Pakistan General GovernmentGovernment State Bank of Pakistan provides banking and financial services. Its services include mortgage and payment processing, loan application, credit card application, accounting solutions, tax preparation, financial analysis, insurance and payroll processing services to its clients. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. | Government |
Arif Habib Dolmen Reit Management Ltd.
 Arif Habib Dolmen Reit Management Ltd. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Arif Habib Dolmen Reit Management Ltd. is a real estate investment trust, a joint venture between the Arif Habib Group and the Dolmen Group. It combines Arif Habib and Dolmen Group, bringing together in finance and investments, market identification, property development and 360 degree property management. The company is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. | Finance |
Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance
Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance engages in training and education, creating awareness, undertaking research, publishing guidelines and other resource material. The firm offers director placement, executive education and services, director orientation program (DOW), company exclusive DTP, bank governance, CGLS (DTP), research, boardroom, advisory services. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. | Commercial Services |
| The World Bank | Government |
| United Nations Economic & Social Comm For Asia & Pacific | Government |
| Karandaaz Pakistan | |
| UN Global Women Leaders Group |
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