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Admiral (R) Mohammad Asif Sandila NI(M)

Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy
Chairman, Moawin Foundation

Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila (born 1954) served as the 19th Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy from 2011 to 2014. He is a recipient of Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Chevalier de II Order National du Mérite (France) for leading the rescue of French nationals during the 2004 Maldives tsunami. After retiring from naval service, he founded Moawin Foundation to improve public education standards and provide vocational training for youth in rural Pakistan. He is also a keen golfer and avid reader.

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Hamid Ali Khan, PAS

Former Federal Secretary, Government of Pakistan
Director

Hamid Ali Khan is a retired Federal Secretary (PAS) with extensive leadership experience across strategic public sector roles. He served as Federal Secretary for Capital Administration & Development (Education), where he led education reform initiatives, strengthened public-private partnerships, and launched youth skill development programs. As DCO Rawalpindi, he implemented literacy and teacher training programs in collaboration with UNESCO and the World Bank. He has also served as National Coordinator NACTA, Chairman NHA, Chief Commissioner Islamabad, and Secretary in multiple federal ministries.
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Sabina Khatri

Chairperson, Kiran Foundation
Director

Sabina Khatri is an education reform leader and founder of Pakistan’s first trauma-informed mother and child education model established in Lyari. She is a recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz (2022) and multiple national awards for women empowerment and community development. During COVID-19, she led digital education initiatives including Tele-School, E-Taleem Portal, and Radio School programs. She has also supported the Government of Pakistan in designing programs to address learning gaps and expand digital access for out-of-school children.
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Vice Admiral (R) Shahid Iqbal

Former Rector, Bahria University
Director

Vice Admiral (R) Shahid Iqbal is a retired senior officer of the Pakistan Navy and an operations specialist with Principal Warfare Officer qualification from the UK. He is a graduate of Pakistan Navy and Turkish Staff Colleges and holds a Master’s degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from NDU Islamabad. He has served as Rector Bahria University, faculty member at PN War College and NDU, and Commander Task Force-150 in Bahrain. He is a recipient of Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military).
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Air Commodore (R) Syed Naser Ali Hamdani

Engineer, Former Pakistan Air Force
Director

Air Commodore (R) Syed Nasir Ali Hamdani is a retired officer of the Pakistan Air Force with expertise in avionics and electro-optics engineering. A graduate of PAF College of Aeronautical Engineering and USAF Institute of Technology, he has commanded major technical and production units including Avionics Engineering Depot and Kamra Production Factory. He has also served in senior corporate roles, including Chief Technical Officer at Zong, and contributes to academia and public discourse on media, technology, and national affairs.

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Umbreen Arif

Education Advisor to the Federal Minister of Education
Board Director

Umbreen Arif brings over 20 years of experience in education policy, governance, and reform programs across Pakistan. She has led multi-sector initiatives covering education, health, nutrition, and disaster preparedness, with expertise in early childhood education and teacher management. During COVID-19, she spearheaded digital learning initiatives including Tele-School and E-Taleem platforms. She has also supported international education programs in Africa, India, and Afghanistan, focusing on policy design and emergency education systems.
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Muhammad Musaddiq

Chairman, Siddiq Shafi Group
Board Director

Muhammad Musaddiq is Chairman of Siddiq Shafi Group and CEO of Siddiq Leather Works (Pvt) Ltd., Lahore. A commerce graduate from Karachi University, he specialized in Leather Technology in London. He has served as Chairman of the National Institute of Leather Technology and initiated the Pakistan Mega Leather Show at Lahore Expo Centre. His company has received the Prime Minister’s Export Trophy and Best Performance Export awards. He also serves as trustee of HELPLINE, supporting education and disaster relief initiatives nationwide.
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Rear Admiral (R) Mirza Foad Amin Baig

CEO, Moawin Foundation

Rear Admiral (R) Foad Amin Baig has held senior leadership roles under the Ministry of Defence, including Additional Secretary and Director General of Pakistan Maritime Security Agency. His expertise spans strategic planning, policy-making, and maritime security operations. He holds advanced degrees in Strategy and Defence from the University of Malaya, Bahria University, and National Defence University, Islamabad. He has also represented Pakistan in diplomatic assignments, bringing strong strategic and administrative leadership to Moawin Foundation.
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