Team & Leadership

Board Members

Omer Mateen Allahwala

Chief Executive Officer

He has worked with the Children’s Cancer Foundation and The Indus Hospital, fundraising and volunteering, for over a decade. In the business world he has experience in the Automotive manufacturing industry. Leading the organization with gusto, his diverse background and wisdom enhances our board’s strategic vigor.

Zubeida Malik

Vice Chairperson

A dedicated educationist with 36+ years of expertise, trained by the Association Montessori Internationale and Teachers’ Resource Centre. She serves as an advisor for the OTF Academic Program, bringing to our board a wealth of experience and profound commitment to educational excellence.

Asim Saleem Khan

Member

With a professional background spanning across borders. He has experience working in the UK and currently works in Pakistan’s warehousing and construction industry and therefore brings diverse expertise. His long standing support and contribution to OTF emphasizes his commitment to our mission.

Sabeen Rabbani

Member

A dynamic and energetic board member, and Business Owner of ‘Modeste Abayas’. Beyond entrepreneurship, she oversees the Facebook group ‘Deen Sisters’, a space dedicated to the love of Allah. She serves as a mentor at Al-Ilm Institute and is also a student in their Quest Program.

Faisal Khalid

Chairperson

He is a Partner at S. Abdulla & Co. As our esteemed board member and Chairperson, Mr.Khalid brings invaluable expertise to our organization. His role extends beyond as a key member of the OTF Planning, Management, and Fundraising Team, driving our mission with strategic insight.

Manizeh Riaz

Head of Healthcare Program

With a distinguished commitment to community well-being, Mrs. Riaz brings both insightful planning and hands-on experience to the OTF team. In addition to her board responsibilities, she volunteers at Jinnah PostGraduate Medical Centre’s Oncology OPD, exemplifying a dedication to healthcare excellence.

Bemisal Iqbal

Member

A dedicated educationist, Ms. Iqbal’s profound passion for research, education, and the non-profit sector traces back to the inception of OTF and has flourished ever since. She had dedicatedly contributed to the marketing and partnerships divisions at OTF laying the foundation for future successors.

Mentors

Mushtaq K. Chhapra

Co-Founder of The Citizens Foundation.

Our esteemed mentor, a driving force behind and Co-Founder of The Citizens Foundation. Founder of Patients Aid Foundation and The Kidney Centre. Awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, his visionary leadership in education and healthcare has enriched OTF’s commitment to transformative philanthropy.

Saeed Motiwala

Trustee at Reflections School.

Mr. Saeed Motiwala is a Trustee at Reflections School and a Partner at Shaikha Jewellers. He is also an active member of the OTF Fundraising Committee. A mentor to many, Mr. Motiwala has enriched OTF’s program with his wisdom and support..

Dr. Abdul Bari Khan

CEO, The Indus Hospital.

A cardiologist, philanthropist, and humanitarian, and is one of the co-founders of Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN). Dr. Bari is a recipient of Hilal e Imtiaz, awarded for his outstanding contribution and selfless service for the provision of quality healthcare across Pakistan. Dr. Bari’s guidance to OTF has been invaluable throughout the years.

Fundraising Team

Riaz Ahmed

Head of Corporate Fundraising Committee

Riaz Ahmed belongs to the textile exports industry. Mr Ahmed is involved in extensive philanthropic work including supporting OTF, TCF, SINA, Patients Aid Foundation, etc.

Asim Saleem Khan

Senior Member

A University of Massachusetts, Boston graduate, with a professional background spanning across borders. Experienced working in the UK and current work in Pakistan’s construction industry, Mr. Khan brings diverse expertise. His long standing support and contribution to OTF emphasizes his commitment to our mission.

Saqib Abdul Razak

Senior Member

He is an engineer by qualification and a renowned civil engineer himself. He leads a renowned civil engineering firm. He has been associated with OTF for the past 7 years.

Adnan Naseer

Member

Mr Adnan Naseer is a business graduate and developer who has been in philanthropy work for many years.

Rizwan Saeed

Senior Member

Rizwan Saeed holds a Master’s degree in Business Management from the University of Surrey, UK. With over two decades of experience in the global publishing industry, Rizwan has worked with prominent publishers in the UK, U.S., and Australia. Currently, Rizwan serves as the Director of Sales for Kifayat Publishers.

Saeed Motiwala

Head of Fundraising Committee

Mr. Saeed Motiwala is a Trustee at Reflections School and a Partner at Shaikha Jewellers. He is also an active member of the OTF Fundraising Committee. A mentor to many, Mr. Motiwala has enriched OTF’s program with his wisdom and support..

Zartaj Subhani

Senior Member

Zartaj Subhani has been attached to philanthropic work since the year 2000 including helping OTF, working with women in Baldia, and much more.

Sanam Haji

Senior Member

With a professional background spanning across borders. He has experience working in the UK and currently works in Pakistan’s warehousing and construction industry and therefore brings diverse expertise. His long standing support and contribution to OTF emphasizes his commitment to our mission.

Rashid Zahur

Member

Rashid Zahur belongs to the leather manufacturing and exports industry. He has been doing philanthropic work with OTF for the past 5 years.

Zaid Zakaria

Senior Member

Zaid Zakaria belongs to a business family and is the chairman of the Sugar Association of Pakistan. The Zakaria family is strongly linked with philanthropy work.