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Syed Ali Azhar
Our Late Founder
Syed Ali Azhar
Our Late Founder
Syed Ali Azhar (1952-2016) was one of the pioneers of specialized human capital management services in Pakistan. When he founded HRS (now HRSG) in 1992, Azhar envisioned the organization as an innovative, full-service HR solutions firm driven by product excellence and client satisfaction and he made that vision a reality. He actively led executive recruitment, client relationships and marketing initiatives for the firm, and was a top consultant to business leaders at a number of Fortune 500 and prominent Pakistani companies.
Prior to founding HRSG, Azhar held leadership roles at top multinationals and Pakistani conglomerates, where he led human capital management and strategy. He served as regional general manager, and later as group vice president, at the Arfeen Group, country manager for Inchcape Pacific in Pakistan, and as the head of human resources at Merck Sharp & Dhome Ltd and Pakland Cement. Affectionately known as Jerry, Azhar is remembered fondly as a charismatic leader and mentor by his friends, family and colleagues, and the many whose careers he helped shape.
His legacy inspires us at HRSG to redouble our commitment to excellence and innovation, and above all, to developing people.
Prior to founding HRSG, Azhar held leadership roles at top multinationals and Pakistani conglomerates, where he led human capital management and strategy. He served as regional general manager, and later as group vice president, at the Arfeen Group, country manager for Inchcape Pacific in Pakistan, and as the head of human resources at Merck Sharp & Dhome Ltd and Pakland Cement. Affectionately known as Jerry, Azhar is remembered fondly as a charismatic leader and mentor by his friends, family and colleagues, and the many whose careers he helped shape.
His legacy inspires us at HRSG to redouble our commitment to excellence and innovation, and above all, to developing people.
Syed Ali Athar
Co-founder & Executive Director
Syed Ali Athar
Co-founder & Executive Director
Syed Ali Athar brings two decades of professional experience and years of military service as
Co-founder at HRSG. He has trained at the elite Pakistan Military Academy and likes to travel in his spare time.
Syed Ali Athar
Co-founder & Executive Director
Syed Ali Athar
Co-founder & Executive Director
Syed Ali Athar brings two decades of professional experience and years of military service as
Co-founder at HRSG. He has trained at the elite Pakistan Military Academy and likes to travel in his spare time.
Parvez Ghias
Chairman of the Board
Parvez Ghias
Chairman of the Board
Pervaiz Ghias has a rich and illustrious career in which he has served at executive level positions in various organizations. He is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Director at the Habib University Foundation (HUF) since 2017.
Prior to joining HUF, he was the CEO at Indus Motor Company for over 11 years. Mr. Pervaiz has also served at Engro Corporation (formerly Exxon Chemical Pakistan, an Exxon Mobil affiliate), where he undertook various assignments in Pakistan, Hong Kong and Canada, including CFO and Vice President Corporate Affairs and served as a board member of the Company and its subsidiaries.
He currently serves the boards of HRSG (Pvt.) Ltd., Shell Pakistan, Stylers International, Ravi Autos Sundar, and Dawood Hercules Corporation. Earlier he was an independent director at the Standard Chartered Bank and twice served as a PICG Committee Member tasked by the SECP to revamp the Code of Corporate Governance. His initiatives in the social development areas are well recognised at both the domestic and at UN level internationally. Parvez Ghias is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants from England & Wales and holds a bachelors degree in Economics and Statistics.
Prior to joining HUF, he was the CEO at Indus Motor Company for over 11 years. Mr. Pervaiz has also served at Engro Corporation (formerly Exxon Chemical Pakistan, an Exxon Mobil affiliate), where he undertook various assignments in Pakistan, Hong Kong and Canada, including CFO and Vice President Corporate Affairs and served as a board member of the Company and its subsidiaries.
He currently serves the boards of HRSG (Pvt.) Ltd., Shell Pakistan, Stylers International, Ravi Autos Sundar, and Dawood Hercules Corporation. Earlier he was an independent director at the Standard Chartered Bank and twice served as a PICG Committee Member tasked by the SECP to revamp the Code of Corporate Governance. His initiatives in the social development areas are well recognised at both the domestic and at UN level internationally. Parvez Ghias is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants from England & Wales and holds a bachelors degree in Economics and Statistics.
Hasan Azhar
Vice Chairman HRSG
Hasan Azhar
Vice Chairman HRSG
An environmentalist at heart, Hasan is a passionate professional having almost 20 years of experience working for New-York based investment banks like Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Merril Lynch & IBM, with roles in strategy, accounting, corporate finance and operations. Currently serving as Vice Chairman of HRSG, he’s focused on developing corporate strategy and world-class corporate governance framework for the firm.
Hasan believes in developing shared vision, people, processes and a healthy culture. Hasan not only participates in all aspects of business development & management but also empowers people to build up the capabilities of the organization for sustainable growth.
Hasan believes in developing shared vision, people, processes and a healthy culture. Hasan not only participates in all aspects of business development & management but also empowers people to build up the capabilities of the organization for sustainable growth.
Aamir Niazi
Independent Director
Aamir Niazi
Independent Director
Aamir Niazi has thirty-eight years of global leadership experience built on delivering, sustaining, and enhancing strategic business results.
His roles have ranged from Independent Non-Executive Director of Lucky Textile (LTM), Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Descon OxyChem and Descon Chemicals, and COO of International Textile.
Internationally, he has held senior leadership roles with FMC Corporation in the U.S. and the British Oxygen Group in the U.K.; roles in which he worked with capital goods, industrial gases, textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals. Aamir has also led the corporate governance teams for Asia-Pacific, which included fifteen countries.
For six successive years, he has been selected as one of the Top 100 CEOs and business leaders in Pakistan. He is a member of the Board of Governors at the Pakistan Society for Training & Development, where he was President between 2013-16. He has served as a Co-Chair for the Border Facilitation of the Pakistan-India Joint Business Forum, recognized by both countries for its significant contributions.
He is an advocate for women’s rights, gender diversity, and inclusion. He was the Chairperson for the International Advisory Board for Women in 2017-18 and chairs the Advisory Council of Pakistan’s Women’s Entrepreneurs Network. He publishes extensively on economic, industrial and foreign policy matters.
Aamir is a graduate of Aitchison College, where he was a valedictorian, Rivaz gold medalist, skipper of the cricket team and its head boy. He went to the U.S. for his undergraduate and graduate education from the prestigious Cox School of Business at the Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas. He graduated number one in his MBA class, Summa Cum Laude, winning the coveted SEDCO prize. It was the first time for an international student to have topped the university, since 1911.
Internationally, he has held senior leadership roles with FMC Corporation in the U.S. and the British Oxygen Group in the U.K.; roles in which he worked with capital goods, industrial gases, textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals. Aamir has also led the corporate governance teams for Asia-Pacific, which included fifteen countries.
For six successive years, he has been selected as one of the Top 100 CEOs and business leaders in Pakistan. He is a member of the Board of Governors at the Pakistan Society for Training & Development, where he was President between 2013-16. He has served as a Co-Chair for the Border Facilitation of the Pakistan-India Joint Business Forum, recognized by both countries for its significant contributions.
He is an advocate for women’s rights, gender diversity, and inclusion. He was the Chairperson for the International Advisory Board for Women in 2017-18 and chairs the Advisory Council of Pakistan’s Women’s Entrepreneurs Network. He publishes extensively on economic, industrial and foreign policy matters.
Aamir is a graduate of Aitchison College, where he was a valedictorian, Rivaz gold medalist, skipper of the cricket team and its head boy. He went to the U.S. for his undergraduate and graduate education from the prestigious Cox School of Business at the Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas. He graduated number one in his MBA class, Summa Cum Laude, winning the coveted SEDCO prize. It was the first time for an international student to have topped the university, since 1911.
Umar Ahsan Khan
Independent Director
Umar Ahsan Khan
Independent Director
Umar Ahsan Khan is an accomplished and regionally experienced executive who is seasoned in pivotal, hands-on leadership roles within major national and multinational enterprises, providing finance, accounting, commercial, and operations leadership in complex transformational environments.
He currently serves as a Chief Executive Officer at Dawlance Group of Companies. Prior to joining Dawlance, Umar has served as a COO at Thal Engineering (A House of Habib Company), and ICI Pakistan Limited in various commercial and finance related roles. Umar Ahsan Khan is an MSc and BSc in Economins, Accounting and Finance from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
He currently serves as a Chief Executive Officer at Dawlance Group of Companies. Prior to joining Dawlance, Umar has served as a COO at Thal Engineering (A House of Habib Company), and ICI Pakistan Limited in various commercial and finance related roles. Umar Ahsan Khan is an MSc and BSc in Economins, Accounting and Finance from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Sadaf Hatif
Chief Executive Officer
Sadaf Hatif
Chief Executive Officer
Sadaf Hatif is one of the most seasoned and respected members of HRSG’s leadership team. Under her guidance, the organization manages a dynamic workforce of over 65,000 employees, delivering agile, scalable, and future-ready business and talent solutions to a diverse portfolio of corporate and government clients.
With more than two decades of cross-functional leadership experience spanning HR, finance, and operations, including senior roles at Lowe & Rauf, Telecard, and Transworld Publicity, Sadaf has been instrumental in evolving legacy contractor models into modern, vendor-managed service ecosystems. Her strategic vision continues to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term talent value for the organizations she leads. Sadaf currently serves as a Board Director at the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan and is the Chairperson of its Women Empowerment and Diversity Committee. In these roles, she is a passionate advocate for inclusive workforce policies and gender equity, playing a key role in reshaping Pakistan’s employment landscape.
An alumna of Karachi University and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Sadaf blends strategic foresight with hands-on execution. Outside of work, she is an avid traveler and a connoisseur of global cinema and world cuisines, pursuits that enrich her cross-cultural understanding and leadership philosophy.
With more than two decades of cross-functional leadership experience spanning HR, finance, and operations, including senior roles at Lowe & Rauf, Telecard, and Transworld Publicity, Sadaf has been instrumental in evolving legacy contractor models into modern, vendor-managed service ecosystems. Her strategic vision continues to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term talent value for the organizations she leads. Sadaf currently serves as a Board Director at the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan and is the Chairperson of its Women Empowerment and Diversity Committee. In these roles, she is a passionate advocate for inclusive workforce policies and gender equity, playing a key role in reshaping Pakistan’s employment landscape.
An alumna of Karachi University and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Sadaf blends strategic foresight with hands-on execution. Outside of work, she is an avid traveler and a connoisseur of global cinema and world cuisines, pursuits that enrich her cross-cultural understanding and leadership philosophy.
Mansoor Adhami
Director – Corporate Affairs, Governance & Compliance
Mansoor Adhami
Director – Corporate Affairs, Governance & Compliance
Mansoor Adhami serves as the Director of Corporate Affairs, Governance & Compliance at HRSG – Innovative Business Solutions, bringing over 25 years of distinguished service within the organization. He leads the Group’s corporate governance, compliance, and administrative frameworks, ensuring alignment with HRSG’s strategic objectives and regulatory standards.
Throughout his career at HRSG, Mansoor has held progressive leadership roles, including Group Head of Administration & Corporate Affairs, Senior Manager Corporate Affairs, and Finance Manager, contributing significantly to the company’s operational integrity and organizational governance. His extensive experience provides a deep understanding of corporate structure, stakeholder relations, and compliance management across diverse business verticals.
As a core member of the leadership team, Mansoor plays a central role in maintaining HRSG’s reputation for transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. His work ensures the Group’s adherence to internal controls, statutory obligations, and best practices in corporate administration—supporting HRSG’s sustained growth and long-term stakeholder confidence.
Recognized for his strategic oversight, governance expertise, and institutional knowledge, Mansoor continues to be a key pillar in HRSG’s journey toward operational excellence and responsible business leadership.
Throughout his career at HRSG, Mansoor has held progressive leadership roles, including Group Head of Administration & Corporate Affairs, Senior Manager Corporate Affairs, and Finance Manager, contributing significantly to the company’s operational integrity and organizational governance. His extensive experience provides a deep understanding of corporate structure, stakeholder relations, and compliance management across diverse business verticals.
As a core member of the leadership team, Mansoor plays a central role in maintaining HRSG’s reputation for transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. His work ensures the Group’s adherence to internal controls, statutory obligations, and best practices in corporate administration—supporting HRSG’s sustained growth and long-term stakeholder confidence.
Recognized for his strategic oversight, governance expertise, and institutional knowledge, Mansoor continues to be a key pillar in HRSG’s journey toward operational excellence and responsible business leadership.
Adeel Ahmed
Chief Financial Officer & Director
Adeel Ahmed
Chief Financial Officer & Director
Adeel Ahmed is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director at HRSG – Innovative Business Solutions, where he oversees the Group’s financial strategy, governance, and performance management across its diversified business units in Pakistan, the Middle East, and beyond.
With over 25 years of experience in financial leadership, corporate governance, and strategic business transformation, Adeel has led finance functions across global organizations spanning FMCG, pharmaceuticals, retail, and services. As a Board-level executive and member of HRSG’s Executive Committee, he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, digital transformation, and enterprise-wide financial excellence.
At HRSG, Adeel has led key initiatives including group strategic planning, corporate governance framework implementation, enterprise risk management, and finance function modernization—strengthening the company’s position as a trusted and sustainable business partner to global clients.
Before joining HRSG, Adeel held senior leadership positions including Group Head of Finance at Seddiqi Holding (UAE), Regional Finance Manager for Baskin Robbins GCC, and finance roles with Dubai World, Agthia Group PJSC, Novartis, and Roche. His earlier career includes professional training with Deloitte and Grant Thornton, building a foundation in international accounting and audit standards.
A Chartered Accountant (FCA, ACA) and Certified Strategic CFO, Adeel also holds credentials from the ICAEW, PIPFA, and the Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan (FCIS). Recognized for his strategic vision and governance expertise, he brings a balanced focus on growth, compliance, and value creation for stakeholders.
With over 25 years of experience in financial leadership, corporate governance, and strategic business transformation, Adeel has led finance functions across global organizations spanning FMCG, pharmaceuticals, retail, and services. As a Board-level executive and member of HRSG’s Executive Committee, he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, digital transformation, and enterprise-wide financial excellence.
At HRSG, Adeel has led key initiatives including group strategic planning, corporate governance framework implementation, enterprise risk management, and finance function modernization—strengthening the company’s position as a trusted and sustainable business partner to global clients.
Before joining HRSG, Adeel held senior leadership positions including Group Head of Finance at Seddiqi Holding (UAE), Regional Finance Manager for Baskin Robbins GCC, and finance roles with Dubai World, Agthia Group PJSC, Novartis, and Roche. His earlier career includes professional training with Deloitte and Grant Thornton, building a foundation in international accounting and audit standards.
A Chartered Accountant (FCA, ACA) and Certified Strategic CFO, Adeel also holds credentials from the ICAEW, PIPFA, and the Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan (FCIS). Recognized for his strategic vision and governance expertise, he brings a balanced focus on growth, compliance, and value creation for stakeholders.
Sadaf Hatif
Chief Executive Officer
Sadaf Hatif
Chief Executive Officer
Sadaf Hatif is one of the most seasoned and respected members of HRSG’s leadership team. Under her guidance, the organization manages a dynamic workforce of over 65,000 employees, delivering agile, scalable, and future-ready business and talent solutions to a diverse portfolio of corporate and government clients.
With more than two decades of cross-functional leadership experience spanning HR, finance, and operations, including senior roles at Lowe & Rauf, Telecard, and Transworld Publicity, Sadaf has been instrumental in evolving legacy contractor models into modern, vendor-managed service ecosystems. Her strategic vision continues to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term talent value for the organizations she leads. Sadaf currently serves as a Board Director at the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan and is the Chairperson of its Women Empowerment and Diversity Committee. In these roles, she is a passionate advocate for inclusive workforce policies and gender equity, playing a key role in reshaping Pakistan’s employment landscape.
An alumna of Karachi University and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Sadaf blends strategic foresight with hands-on execution. Outside of work, she is an avid traveler and a connoisseur of global cinema and world cuisines, pursuits that enrich her cross-cultural understanding and leadership philosophy.
With more than two decades of cross-functional leadership experience spanning HR, finance, and operations, including senior roles at Lowe & Rauf, Telecard, and Transworld Publicity, Sadaf has been instrumental in evolving legacy contractor models into modern, vendor-managed service ecosystems. Her strategic vision continues to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term talent value for the organizations she leads. Sadaf currently serves as a Board Director at the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan and is the Chairperson of its Women Empowerment and Diversity Committee. In these roles, she is a passionate advocate for inclusive workforce policies and gender equity, playing a key role in reshaping Pakistan’s employment landscape.
An alumna of Karachi University and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Sadaf blends strategic foresight with hands-on execution. Outside of work, she is an avid traveler and a connoisseur of global cinema and world cuisines, pursuits that enrich her cross-cultural understanding and leadership philosophy.
Adeel Ahmed
Chief Financial Officer & Director
Adeel Ahmed
Chief Financial Officer & Director
Adeel Ahmed is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director at HRSG – Innovative Business Solutions, where he oversees the Group’s financial strategy, governance, and performance management across its diversified business units in Pakistan, the Middle East, and beyond.
With over 25 years of experience in financial leadership, corporate governance, and strategic business transformation, Adeel has led finance functions across global organizations spanning FMCG, pharmaceuticals, retail, and services. As a Board-level executive and member of HRSG’s Executive Committee, he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, digital transformation, and enterprise-wide financial excellence.
At HRSG, Adeel has led key initiatives including group strategic planning, corporate governance framework implementation, enterprise risk management, and finance function modernization—strengthening the company’s position as a trusted and sustainable business partner to global clients.
Before joining HRSG, Adeel held senior leadership positions including Group Head of Finance at Seddiqi Holding (UAE), Regional Finance Manager for Baskin Robbins GCC, and finance roles with Dubai World, Agthia Group PJSC, Novartis, and Roche. His earlier career includes professional training with Deloitte and Grant Thornton, building a foundation in international accounting and audit standards.
A Chartered Accountant (FCA, ACA) and Certified Strategic CFO, Adeel also holds credentials from the ICAEW, PIPFA, and the Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan (FCIS). Recognized for his strategic vision and governance expertise, he brings a balanced focus on growth, compliance, and value creation for stakeholders.
With over 25 years of experience in financial leadership, corporate governance, and strategic business transformation, Adeel has led finance functions across global organizations spanning FMCG, pharmaceuticals, retail, and services. As a Board-level executive and member of HRSG’s Executive Committee, he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, digital transformation, and enterprise-wide financial excellence.
At HRSG, Adeel has led key initiatives including group strategic planning, corporate governance framework implementation, enterprise risk management, and finance function modernization—strengthening the company’s position as a trusted and sustainable business partner to global clients.
Before joining HRSG, Adeel held senior leadership positions including Group Head of Finance at Seddiqi Holding (UAE), Regional Finance Manager for Baskin Robbins GCC, and finance roles with Dubai World, Agthia Group PJSC, Novartis, and Roche. His earlier career includes professional training with Deloitte and Grant Thornton, building a foundation in international accounting and audit standards.
A Chartered Accountant (FCA, ACA) and Certified Strategic CFO, Adeel also holds credentials from the ICAEW, PIPFA, and the Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan (FCIS). Recognized for his strategic vision and governance expertise, he brings a balanced focus on growth, compliance, and value creation for stakeholders.
Faisal Hamidi
Chief People Officer & Business Head - Digital
Faisal Hamidi
Chief People Officer & Business Head - Digital
Faisal Hamidi serves as the Chief People Officer & Business Head - Digital at HRSG – Innovative Business Solutions, bringing over 25 years of experience in strategic human resources leadership across multinational organizations in the logistics, consulting, and services sectors.
As a trusted HR strategist and business partner, Faisal leads HRSG’s people agenda, driving organizational culture, talent development, and leadership effectiveness. He is recognized for aligning human capital strategies with business goals to foster high-performance, engagement, and growth across HRSG’s diverse workforce.
Before joining HRSG, Faisal held senior leadership roles at DHL Express, where he served as Senior HR Director and Director Human Resources, leading HR and Administration for Pakistan and driving transformational initiatives across the region. His earlier career includes regional and corporate HR roles at The Nielsen Company, Gargash Enterprises (Mercedes-Benz Dubai), and Philips, as well as leadership positions in HR consulting and talent acquisition.
A graduate of Greenwich University, Faisal holds an MBA in Marketing and has built a career marked by his strategic insight, strong relationship management, and commitment to nurturing people-centric organizations.
Known for his transformational leadership, talent management expertise, and deep understanding of organizational dynamics, Faisal continues to strengthen HRSG’s culture of excellence and its position as an employer of choice in the region.
As a trusted HR strategist and business partner, Faisal leads HRSG’s people agenda, driving organizational culture, talent development, and leadership effectiveness. He is recognized for aligning human capital strategies with business goals to foster high-performance, engagement, and growth across HRSG’s diverse workforce.
Before joining HRSG, Faisal held senior leadership roles at DHL Express, where he served as Senior HR Director and Director Human Resources, leading HR and Administration for Pakistan and driving transformational initiatives across the region. His earlier career includes regional and corporate HR roles at The Nielsen Company, Gargash Enterprises (Mercedes-Benz Dubai), and Philips, as well as leadership positions in HR consulting and talent acquisition.
A graduate of Greenwich University, Faisal holds an MBA in Marketing and has built a career marked by his strategic insight, strong relationship management, and commitment to nurturing people-centric organizations.
Known for his transformational leadership, talent management expertise, and deep understanding of organizational dynamics, Faisal continues to strengthen HRSG’s culture of excellence and its position as an employer of choice in the region.
Mansoor Adhami
Director – Corporate Affairs, Governance & Compliance
Mansoor Adhami
Director – Corporate Affairs, Governance & Compliance
Mansoor Adhami serves as the Director of Corporate Affairs, Governance & Compliance at HRSG – Innovative Business Solutions, bringing over 25 years of distinguished service within the organization. He leads the Group’s corporate governance, compliance, and administrative frameworks, ensuring alignment with HRSG’s strategic objectives and regulatory standards.
Throughout his career at HRSG, Mansoor has held progressive leadership roles, including Group Head of Administration & Corporate Affairs, Senior Manager Corporate Affairs, and Finance Manager, contributing significantly to the company’s operational integrity and organizational governance. His extensive experience provides a deep understanding of corporate structure, stakeholder relations, and compliance management across diverse business verticals.
As a core member of the leadership team, Mansoor plays a central role in maintaining HRSG’s reputation for transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. His work ensures the Group’s adherence to internal controls, statutory obligations, and best practices in corporate administration—supporting HRSG’s sustained growth and long-term stakeholder confidence.
Recognized for his strategic oversight, governance expertise, and institutional knowledge, Mansoor continues to be a key pillar in HRSG’s journey toward operational excellence and responsible business leadership.
Throughout his career at HRSG, Mansoor has held progressive leadership roles, including Group Head of Administration & Corporate Affairs, Senior Manager Corporate Affairs, and Finance Manager, contributing significantly to the company’s operational integrity and organizational governance. His extensive experience provides a deep understanding of corporate structure, stakeholder relations, and compliance management across diverse business verticals.
As a core member of the leadership team, Mansoor plays a central role in maintaining HRSG’s reputation for transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. His work ensures the Group’s adherence to internal controls, statutory obligations, and best practices in corporate administration—supporting HRSG’s sustained growth and long-term stakeholder confidence.
Recognized for his strategic oversight, governance expertise, and institutional knowledge, Mansoor continues to be a key pillar in HRSG’s journey toward operational excellence and responsible business leadership.
Salman Ahmed Khan
CTO & Business Head – Technologies
Salman Ahmed Khan
CTO & Business Head – Technologies
Salman Ahmed Khan serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Business Head of HRSG Technologies, leading HRSG’s technology and digital transformation initiatives across global operations. With over 18 years of international experience spanning the USA, Middle East, and South Asia, Salman has built a distinguished career at the intersection of technology leadership, business transformation, and IT strategy.
An MBA in Strategic Planning from Edinburgh Business School (UK), Salman is a highly accomplished technology executive known for driving enterprise-wide digital transformation, ERP and automation projects, and multi-country IT operations. His expertise spans SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EBS, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data center design, delivering solutions that bridge technology with business value.
Before joining HRSG, Salman held senior leadership roles including Group Technology Officer & SAP Project Manager at Jaffer Brothers, Director IT at the Ministry of IT & Telecom (Government of Pakistan), and Sr. IT Infrastructure & Automation Manager – MEA Region at Bechtel Corporation (U.S.), where he managed high-value technology projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt.
Salman’s diverse experience also includes advisory and board roles with NED University, National Incubation Center Hyderabad, FPCCI, and HEC’s Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization, where he continues to influence national policy and technology education.
A VMware Certified Advanced Professional and Microsoft Certified Professional, Salman’s career is marked by operational excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to aligning IT strategy with organizational growth. His leadership continues to strengthen HRSG’s position as a pioneer in technology-driven business solutions across industries and regions.
An MBA in Strategic Planning from Edinburgh Business School (UK), Salman is a highly accomplished technology executive known for driving enterprise-wide digital transformation, ERP and automation projects, and multi-country IT operations. His expertise spans SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EBS, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data center design, delivering solutions that bridge technology with business value.
Before joining HRSG, Salman held senior leadership roles including Group Technology Officer & SAP Project Manager at Jaffer Brothers, Director IT at the Ministry of IT & Telecom (Government of Pakistan), and Sr. IT Infrastructure & Automation Manager – MEA Region at Bechtel Corporation (U.S.), where he managed high-value technology projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt.
Salman’s diverse experience also includes advisory and board roles with NED University, National Incubation Center Hyderabad, FPCCI, and HEC’s Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization, where he continues to influence national policy and technology education.
A VMware Certified Advanced Professional and Microsoft Certified Professional, Salman’s career is marked by operational excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to aligning IT strategy with organizational growth. His leadership continues to strengthen HRSG’s position as a pioneer in technology-driven business solutions across industries and regions.
Khaqan Sikander
Chief Commercial Officer – Global
Khaqan Sikander
Chief Commercial Officer – Global
A steadfast proponent of the road less travelled, Khaqan, over the course of his career (which spans over 15+ years and 4 continents) has been fortunate enough to work in conflict zones, live in refugee camps, survive a full scale war, travel the world, handle multiple nationally televised crises, implement largescale public private partnerships, run multi country businesses, scale start ups and pen a book. These experiences have helped him develop as a global thinker yet a local actor manifested in his ambidexterity as an executive management professional with strong leadership abilities.
He is a French and American educated executive management professional with degrees in Management, Economics, Diplomacy, French, Spanish, Arabic & Creative Writing. In addition to United Nations SDG focused assignments in the Middle East, Latin America and Africa, he has been working across multiple sectors including manufacturing, energy, housing, education, healthcare, technology and human resources solutions across emerging markets.
Currently, he is serving as a Chief Commercial Officer - Global at HRSG, the leading manpower outsourcing supplier in Pakistan. His mandate includes developing international go-to-market strategies, identifying and executing acquisitions, building partnerships, and establishing HRSG’s global presence to drive dollarized revenue growth. Previously, he was serving as the CEO of Healthx Pakistan, a startup launched as part of the Trudoc International Group, a multinational healthcare management company, working across Asia and Africa, serving 24/7 in an ecosystem of millions.
In the past, he was serving as the CEO of Naya Jeevan, a hybrid (for-profit) early stage social enterprise that is dedicated to rejuvenating the lives of low-to-mid-income families throughout the emerging world by providing them with affordable access to quality healthcare (OPD and IPD insurance) and doctHERs, a digital health platform that matches the underutilized capacity of female doctors (who otherwise would be excluded from the workforce) to the unmet need of health consumers via technology.
Before this, as GM and Member Board of Directors of Aman Healthcare Services (The Aman Foundation), a leading social enterprise of Pakistan working in Education (Vocational Training) and Health (Emergency Medical Services, Community Health) sectors, he was spearheading their Business Development, Marketing, Communications and Strategic Operations.
He is a French and American educated executive management professional with degrees in Management, Economics, Diplomacy, French, Spanish, Arabic & Creative Writing. In addition to United Nations SDG focused assignments in the Middle East, Latin America and Africa, he has been working across multiple sectors including manufacturing, energy, housing, education, healthcare, technology and human resources solutions across emerging markets.
Currently, he is serving as a Chief Commercial Officer - Global at HRSG, the leading manpower outsourcing supplier in Pakistan. His mandate includes developing international go-to-market strategies, identifying and executing acquisitions, building partnerships, and establishing HRSG’s global presence to drive dollarized revenue growth. Previously, he was serving as the CEO of Healthx Pakistan, a startup launched as part of the Trudoc International Group, a multinational healthcare management company, working across Asia and Africa, serving 24/7 in an ecosystem of millions.
In the past, he was serving as the CEO of Naya Jeevan, a hybrid (for-profit) early stage social enterprise that is dedicated to rejuvenating the lives of low-to-mid-income families throughout the emerging world by providing them with affordable access to quality healthcare (OPD and IPD insurance) and doctHERs, a digital health platform that matches the underutilized capacity of female doctors (who otherwise would be excluded from the workforce) to the unmet need of health consumers via technology.
Before this, as GM and Member Board of Directors of Aman Healthcare Services (The Aman Foundation), a leading social enterprise of Pakistan working in Education (Vocational Training) and Health (Emergency Medical Services, Community Health) sectors, he was spearheading their Business Development, Marketing, Communications and Strategic Operations.
Saman Effendi
Managing Director – HRSG Consulting
Saman Effendi
Managing Director – HRSG Consulting
Saman Effendi serves as the Managing Director of HRSG Consulting, leading the firm’s advisory practice with a focus on Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, and Strategic HR Consulting. With over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing human capital strategies, Saman has helped organizations across industries drive performance, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.
Her consulting career includes extensive experience in compensation design, pay benchmarking, performance management, and executive rewards advisory. Over the years, she has led numerous analytical and advisory assignments for both multinational and local organizations, helping leadership teams align their people strategies with business goals.
Before assuming her current role, Saman served as Practice Lead for Compensation & Benefits at HRSG and also held leadership positions as CEO & Rewards Lead at Trew Insights and Subject Matter Expert – Rewards at KPMG. Her career began with A.F. Ferguson & Co. (a PwC network firm), where she developed her expertise in compensation structuring and total rewards consulting.
Saman holds an MBA in Human Resources from the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and a certification in Total Rewards Compensation from Cornell University. She is also a recognized member of the Forbes Human Resources Council, where she shares thought leadership on emerging HR and rewards practices.
Renowned for her data-driven insights, strategic advisory capabilities, and client-focused leadership, Saman continues to position HRSG Consulting as a leading advisory firm delivering impactful and future-ready HR solutions.
Her consulting career includes extensive experience in compensation design, pay benchmarking, performance management, and executive rewards advisory. Over the years, she has led numerous analytical and advisory assignments for both multinational and local organizations, helping leadership teams align their people strategies with business goals.
Before assuming her current role, Saman served as Practice Lead for Compensation & Benefits at HRSG and also held leadership positions as CEO & Rewards Lead at Trew Insights and Subject Matter Expert – Rewards at KPMG. Her career began with A.F. Ferguson & Co. (a PwC network firm), where she developed her expertise in compensation structuring and total rewards consulting.
Saman holds an MBA in Human Resources from the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and a certification in Total Rewards Compensation from Cornell University. She is also a recognized member of the Forbes Human Resources Council, where she shares thought leadership on emerging HR and rewards practices.
Renowned for her data-driven insights, strategic advisory capabilities, and client-focused leadership, Saman continues to position HRSG Consulting as a leading advisory firm delivering impactful and future-ready HR solutions.
Arsalan Bhatti
Regional Head – GCC
Arsalan Bhatti
Regional Head – GCC
With over 18 years of international experience at the intersection of Human Resources, Technology, and Business Transformation, Arsalan Bhatti serves as the Regional Head – GCC at HRSG – Innovative Business Solutions, leading the company’s operations and strategic growth initiatives across the Gulf region.
Based in Dubai, Arsalan spearheads HRSG’s global HR operations, digital transformation projects, and cross-border outsourcing services, aligning people, processes, and technology to drive business excellence. His strategic focus on AI-powered HRMS/ERP deployment, workforce optimization, and multi-country service delivery has positioned HRSG as a trusted partner for organizations seeking scalable and tech-driven HR solutions across the Middle East and South Asia.
Before assuming his current role, Arsalan served as Head of Global HR Operations and earlier as Head of Human Resources at HRSG, where he led comprehensive HR strategies encompassing global workforce planning, policy development, compliance management, and employee engagement across multiple regions.
Prior to joining HRSG, Arsalan held leadership positions at IBEX in the United States, where he led a 200+ member global HR and back-office team, achieving measurable improvements in productivity, retention, and compliance through data-driven HR frameworks and strategic workforce initiatives.
Arsalan holds an MBA from the University of Gloucestershire, a Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership from Qualifi Ltd, and a BBA from Karachi University. He also holds professional certifications including SPHRi, Leadership Excellence, and People Management, along with several awards for operational and service excellence.
Recognized for his strategic foresight, technology-driven leadership, and commitment to global HR transformation, Arsalan continues to play a key role in advancing HRSG’s international expansion and operational excellence across the GCC markets.
Based in Dubai, Arsalan spearheads HRSG’s global HR operations, digital transformation projects, and cross-border outsourcing services, aligning people, processes, and technology to drive business excellence. His strategic focus on AI-powered HRMS/ERP deployment, workforce optimization, and multi-country service delivery has positioned HRSG as a trusted partner for organizations seeking scalable and tech-driven HR solutions across the Middle East and South Asia.
Before assuming his current role, Arsalan served as Head of Global HR Operations and earlier as Head of Human Resources at HRSG, where he led comprehensive HR strategies encompassing global workforce planning, policy development, compliance management, and employee engagement across multiple regions.
Prior to joining HRSG, Arsalan held leadership positions at IBEX in the United States, where he led a 200+ member global HR and back-office team, achieving measurable improvements in productivity, retention, and compliance through data-driven HR frameworks and strategic workforce initiatives.
Arsalan holds an MBA from the University of Gloucestershire, a Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership from Qualifi Ltd, and a BBA from Karachi University. He also holds professional certifications including SPHRi, Leadership Excellence, and People Management, along with several awards for operational and service excellence.
Recognized for his strategic foresight, technology-driven leadership, and commitment to global HR transformation, Arsalan continues to play a key role in advancing HRSG’s international expansion and operational excellence across the GCC markets.
Syed Sabeeh Ali
Business Head - Outsourcing
Syed Sabeeh Ali
Business Head - Outsourcing
With over 13 years of progressive leadership experience at HRSG – Innovative Business Solutions, Sabeeh Ali currently serves as the Business Head of HRSG Outsourcing (Pvt.) Limited, leading strategic growth, client partnerships, and service excellence across Pakistan.
Since joining HRSG in 2012, Sabeeh has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s outsourcing and business development functions. His extensive expertise spans operations management, client relationship leadership, and business expansion, consistently driving sustainable growth and innovation within HRSG’s service portfolio.
Previously, he led the Specialized Service Partner (SSP) and Business Development & Relationship functions, where he was instrumental in developing long-term partnerships with major national and multinational clients. His analytical acumen and results-oriented leadership have strengthened HRSG’s position as one of Pakistan’s leading people and business solutions providers.
Sabeeh began his professional career with The Resource Group (TRG), where he managed payroll operations before joining HRSG. His journey reflects a strong commitment to excellence, collaboration, and delivering value-driven business outcomes.
Widely respected for his strategic insight, collaborative leadership, and commitment to talent development, Sabeeh continues to contribute to HRSG’s vision of enabling organizations to thrive through innovative business solutions.
Since joining HRSG in 2012, Sabeeh has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s outsourcing and business development functions. His extensive expertise spans operations management, client relationship leadership, and business expansion, consistently driving sustainable growth and innovation within HRSG’s service portfolio.
Previously, he led the Specialized Service Partner (SSP) and Business Development & Relationship functions, where he was instrumental in developing long-term partnerships with major national and multinational clients. His analytical acumen and results-oriented leadership have strengthened HRSG’s position as one of Pakistan’s leading people and business solutions providers.
Sabeeh began his professional career with The Resource Group (TRG), where he managed payroll operations before joining HRSG. His journey reflects a strong commitment to excellence, collaboration, and delivering value-driven business outcomes.
Widely respected for his strategic insight, collaborative leadership, and commitment to talent development, Sabeeh continues to contribute to HRSG’s vision of enabling organizations to thrive through innovative business solutions.
Mumeet Iqbal
Business Head - Specialized Service Partner
Mumeet Iqbal
Business Head - Specialized Service Partner
With nearly 11 years of dedicated service at HRSG – Innovative Business Solutions, Mumeet Iqbal serves as the Business Head - Specialized Service Partner (SSP), where he leads HRSG’s specialized HR operations and service delivery functions across diverse client segments in Pakistan.
Since joining HRSG in 2015, Mumeet has demonstrated exceptional leadership in HR operations, service excellence, and client-focused delivery. Rising through the ranks from Assistant Manager to General Manager HR Operations and now Business Head, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening HRSG’s operational frameworks and enhancing the quality and efficiency of outsourced HR solutions.
Mumeet’s extensive banking background, spanning leadership roles at Samba Bank, Faysal Bank, and the Royal Bank of Scotland (formerly ABN AMRO), adds strong business acumen and service orientation to his leadership approach. His ability to combine operational rigor with a deep understanding of client needs enables HRSG to deliver agile, people-driven, and value-creating solutions.
He holds an MBA in Finance from Greenwich University and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Karachi University, bringing both strategic and financial insight to his role.
Known for his customer-focused leadership, collaborative style, and commitment to operational excellence, Mumeet continues to advance HRSG’s mission of providing innovative, high-impact business and people solutions.
Since joining HRSG in 2015, Mumeet has demonstrated exceptional leadership in HR operations, service excellence, and client-focused delivery. Rising through the ranks from Assistant Manager to General Manager HR Operations and now Business Head, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening HRSG’s operational frameworks and enhancing the quality and efficiency of outsourced HR solutions.
Mumeet’s extensive banking background, spanning leadership roles at Samba Bank, Faysal Bank, and the Royal Bank of Scotland (formerly ABN AMRO), adds strong business acumen and service orientation to his leadership approach. His ability to combine operational rigor with a deep understanding of client needs enables HRSG to deliver agile, people-driven, and value-creating solutions.
He holds an MBA in Finance from Greenwich University and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Karachi University, bringing both strategic and financial insight to his role.
Known for his customer-focused leadership, collaborative style, and commitment to operational excellence, Mumeet continues to advance HRSG’s mission of providing innovative, high-impact business and people solutions.
Bilal Bin Yousaf
Business Head – Search & Advisory
Bilal Bin Yousaf
Business Head – Search & Advisory
With an extensive career spanning over 15 years in human resources, talent acquisition, and leadership consulting, Bilal Yousaf currently serves as the Business Head – Search & Advisory at HRSG – Innovative Business Solutions. In this role, he leads the firm’s executive search, advisory, and leadership solutions practice, helping clients identify, attract, and develop high-impact leaders across industries.
Bilal brings a unique blend of strategic insight, business growth experience, and client relationship leadership to HRSG. Before assuming his current position, he led HRSG’s Talent Solutions practice, where he played a key role in expanding the company’s executive search and leadership consulting footprint. His experience also includes leadership roles at Brainchild Communications Pakistan as Business Lead Talent and at PTCL, where he managed national-level outsourced talent operations and vendor partnerships.
Earlier in his career, Bilal gained broad HR and business experience through roles at US Apparel & Textiles, Service Sales Corporation, Lucky Cement, United Energy Pakistan, and CMPak (Zong), where he managed various aspects of HR operations, recruitment, and learning & development.
A graduate of Bahria University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Human Resources), Bilal has complemented his professional expertise with certifications in Train the Trainer and Leadership Excellence – Care & Growth.
Known for his strategic leadership, relationship-driven approach, and commitment to organizational growth, Bilal continues to strengthen HRSG’s position as a trusted advisor in the fields of executive search, leadership consulting, and business transformation.
Bilal brings a unique blend of strategic insight, business growth experience, and client relationship leadership to HRSG. Before assuming his current position, he led HRSG’s Talent Solutions practice, where he played a key role in expanding the company’s executive search and leadership consulting footprint. His experience also includes leadership roles at Brainchild Communications Pakistan as Business Lead Talent and at PTCL, where he managed national-level outsourced talent operations and vendor partnerships.
Earlier in his career, Bilal gained broad HR and business experience through roles at US Apparel & Textiles, Service Sales Corporation, Lucky Cement, United Energy Pakistan, and CMPak (Zong), where he managed various aspects of HR operations, recruitment, and learning & development.
A graduate of Bahria University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Human Resources), Bilal has complemented his professional expertise with certifications in Train the Trainer and Leadership Excellence – Care & Growth.
Known for his strategic leadership, relationship-driven approach, and commitment to organizational growth, Bilal continues to strengthen HRSG’s position as a trusted advisor in the fields of executive search, leadership consulting, and business transformation.