Mr. Donald Jenkin was born New Zealand in 1947. He has a BSc and MSC(Hons) in chemistry from the University of Auckland. He continued his studies at the University of California, Berkeley, completing a PhD in Wood Science and Technology. Upon his return to New Zealand in 1976 he worked as a research scientist at a government research institute for nine years.

In 1985 he joined Westralian Forest Industries in Perth, Western Australia, where he held a number of senior management positions in technology andoperations.

In 1994 he was appointed CEO of Dyno Industries (WA) Pty Ltd which was the first of a series of positions and directorships held with the Dyno (subsequently Dynea) group of companies in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and China.

He also served on a number of industry and technical committees including as chairman of the ISO subcommittees for particleboard and medium density fiberboard. During his time in Australia, he completed an MBA at Curtin University in Perth.

As part of his duties with Dynea Asia Pacific he was appointed a director of Dynea Pakistan Limited in 2001. At the end of 2011 he retired from Dynea but remained as a director of Dynea Pakistan Limited. To meet the requirements of directors in Pakistan he undertook a course at the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance to become a certificated director in April 2013. During his time as a director, Dynea Pakistan has undertaken a Programme of renewal and subsequent growth.

A Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience in private equity, investment banking, manufacturing, finance, commercial, sales & marketing & supply chain, helping business to improve their operational and financial performance through change management.

Before joining Dynea Pakistan Limited, Mustafa was working as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Limited. There, he made substantial contributions to the localization of raw materials, cost rationalization, and the enhancement of supply chain efficiency. His efforts towards substituting imports led to operational independence for STCL. Furthermore, he worked on exploring sustainable energy sources and maintaining an optimum energy mix.

Previously he also worked with Habib Metro Pakistan Limited where he played instrumental role in strengthening relationship between its Joint Venture partner, METRO and doubling non-METRO rental revenue.

At JS Group, Mustafa oversaw entire investment spectrum from deal origination to execution and portfolio monitoring. He played a pivotal role in enhancing the financial and operational performance of portfolio companies. Notable achievements include spearheading financial restructuring and a private placement of a $43.5 million convertible loan at Airblue, as well as contributing to the team that raised a $269 million leverage buyout during the privatization process at Pak American Fertilizer.

Chief Executive Officer of AICA Asia Pacific Holding Pte Ltd (AAPH) and Senior Vice President of Southeast Asia & Oceania, AAPH.

With an extensive career spanning over 32 years at AAPH, Mr. Lee has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in various roles since joining the Company as a Chemist in 1992. He has from 2021 assumed the responsibility as CEO and Senior Vice President, Southeast Asia & Oceania, AAPH. Prior to this, he was Senior Vice President, Industrial Adhesives, AAPH.

Under Mr. Lee’s leadership, AAPH is committed to realizing its vision to enhance people’s living environment and infrastructure as a Leading and Responsible Adhesives Manufacturer while driving the overall success and development of group of companies within AAPH.

Mr. Adnan Afridi has over 28 years’ international experience in change management, business transformation, innovation and profitability enhancement in blue chip companies, public-sector and high growth situations. His industry experience includes Capital Markets, Private Equity, Financial Services, Real-Estate, Health Care, Natural Resources, Logistics, Large-Scale Manufacturing, Technology and Food sectors, operating in CEO roles with Board level experience.

Afridi has served as the Chairman and the Managing Director of National Investment Trust Limited, Pakistan’s first and largest Asset Management Company. He has previously served as the Managing Director of the Karachi Stock Exchange Ltd and as the CEO of the Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) and Tethyan Copper Company as well as having served on the boards of Gul Ahmed Textile Mills, Trading Corporation of Pakistan, Central Depository Company (CDC) and National Clearing Company (NCCPL as Chairman of the Board). Mr. Afridi was also nominated by the Government of Pakistan as private sector nominee to the SECP Policy Board for a 4-year term that concluded in November 2022.

Mr. Afridi’s contribution to social causes is well known. He is a key member of the Kidney Center Board (Chairman) and was previously the President of the Old Grammarians Society focusing on fund raising for education scholarships and a former board member of YPO Pakistan and is currently a Board member of YPO-Gold Pakistan.

In addition to NITL, Mr. Afridi serves as an independent director of the following companies:

• Bank Al Habib Limited.
• Mari Petroleum Limited.
• Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering Company Limited.
• International Industries Limited.
• Dynea Pakistan Limited.
• Lucky Core Industries Limited.
• Biafo Industries Limited.
• Bulk Transport Company (Pvt) Limited.

Member Board of Governors

• The Kidney Centre Institute
• Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust

A board member and Chairman of Tata Textile Mills Limited and Tata Best Foods Limited. He is also serving as an Independent Director on the board of Pakistan Cables Limited.

Mazhar has served as CEO and Country Head of Schneider Electric Pakistan, as CEO of Indus Motor Company Ltd, Thal Limited, Pakistan Jute & Synthetics limited, Habib Metro Pakistan (Pvt) Limited and Makro Habib Pakistan Limited.

Mazhar has been an active member of The Indegenisation Committee of the Engineering Development Board, the Energy Committee of Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), The Pakistan Jute Mills Association, Pakistan German Business Forum, Pakistan France Business Alliance, Young Presidents Organization and remains actively involved with Family Educational Services Foundation, KIRAN Patients Welfare Society, National Skills University and The Hunar Foundation.

Mazhar acquired business education from IBA Karachi and executive education from the Stanford-NUS program and from the Yale School of Management.

Ms. Khan has a Master of Laws LL.M. degree from the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A and a Business Law Certificate from Wharton Business School. She also has a Bachelor of Laws LLB degree from the University of Nottingham, U.K.

Since 2013 Ms. Khan has headed the Legal Department at Indus Motor Company Limited, one of the largest public listed companies in the country. She served as the Company Secretary for four years, and Board Ethics Committee Secretary for two years. In 2019 Ms. Khan was also appointed as the Head of Corporate Legal affairs for the House of Habib group of Companies.

Ms. Khan is an active member of various professional organizations including Pakistan Business Council and the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) legal committees, as well as the OICCI Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Subcommittee, which reviews and advises on local IP policyand legislation.

She has completed the Corporate Governance Leadership Skills (CGLS) training through the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance, and is also certified by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to conduct train directors of listed companies in issues pertaining to corporate governance.

Ms. Naila Kassim a seasoned professional with extensive experience at the Board as well as management level. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors of TPL Insurance since 25 January 2019, & has also served on the board of Fauji Cement Company Limited from 13 December 2021 to 12 December -2024.

As a HR professional with experience in human resource management strategy, including organizational development, talent management and recruitment and effective succession planning she also chaired the board HR Committees of Fauji Cement Company Ltd & TPL Insurance. At present she is working as Director at Noble Computers Services (Pvt) Limited. Ms. Naila Kassim holds a Bachelor of Science degree having majored in Marketing from Southeastern University, Washington D.C.

Ms. Naila Kassim has previously been Group Head of HR & Communications at Engro Corporation. In this capacity, she was entrusted with overseeing all strategic HR affairs and managing both internal & external communications for the Engro brand and its subsidiaries. Her responsibilities extended to streamlining the brand architecture across the entire company. Furthermore, she proactively initiated human capital development programs with a dedicated emphasis on promoting diversity and nurturing employee engagement, all aimed at fostering an empowering work environment at Engro. Prior to Engro in 2010, Ms. Naila Kassim worked for the world leading chip manufacturing leader, Intel Corporation. During her tenure, she played an instrumental role in driving technology adoption across South Asian markets devising strategic programs aimed at advancing IT penetration & technology adoption in Pakistan, Thailand and Bangladesh.

While at Intel Corporation, Ms. Naila Kassim also spearheaded Intel’s flagship CSR program designed to implement technology-aided learning in schools throughout Pakistan and Thailand. Working in liaison with the Government of Pakistan, she was involved in training 100,000 teachers in utilizing technology as an effective teaching tool in both government and private educational institutions.