KARACHI: Pakistan Hotels Association annual elections were held during July to September, 2024 and Election Results were announced at its 60th Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2024 at Pearl-Continental Hotel, Karachi. Following Office Bearers and Executive Committee Members have been elected for the term 2024-2026:
1. Mr. Shakir Abu Bakar Bhura – Chairman
Mr. Shakir Bhura is a seasoned Project Management and Finance Executive with over 32 years of diverse multi-industry experience in Hospitality, Real Estate, Sustainability, Construction, and Petroleum Organizations. Currently, he is serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Division of Hashoo Group, and the Group Chief Financial Officer of Hashoo Group, Pakistan’s premium conglomerate with a diversified business portfolio spanning both national and international markets. At Hashoo Group’s Real Estate Division, one of Pakistan’s thriving real estate organizations, Shakir directs his efforts towards executing impactful real estate development projects, including hospitality, residential, corporate, and commercial assets. He oversees the delivery of modern turnkey projects aligned with premium urban lifestyles across Pakistan in collaboration with notable organizations, focusing on quality, innovation, and growth.
2. Barrister Mansoor Ali Shah – Senior Vice Chairman
Mansoor Shah is a legal and strategy professional working on various projects within Pakistani and internationally. Currently, he is an Advisor to the Board of Samsons Group of Companies – a Pakistani FMCG and tourism multinational. Mansoor sits on the board of various companies as non-executive director and advises their respective managements on different aspects of their businesses. Prior to his current engagements, Mr. Mansoor worked as a commercial lawyer in London for over 10 years in world leading organizations, specializing in commercial law. He qualified as a lawyer from Pakistan and was called to the Bar in England & Wales. He is an alumnus of the University of Law, London. He remained an elected Executive Committee member of Pakistan Hotel Association since 2020, and Senior Vice Chairman of Association in 2021-22.
3. Mr. Irshad B. Anjum – Vice Chairman North
A veteran of the hospitality industry about the future and challenges facing the hotel industry in Pakistan. Started his career early 1970s with the Intercontinental Hotel in Lahore then to UAE Carlton Hotel Sharjah, West Germany for 3-1/2 years diploma in Hospitality Industry, to USA for GM Course From Holiday Inn University, F&B Director in California 1985. Returned to Pakistan and remained GM PC Bhurban twice and got GM of the Year Award in Hashoo Group, then to PC Lahore, Karachi, Director Operations of Hashoo Group in Northern area and currently CEO of Falettis Group running 09 Hotels all over Pakistan.
4. Mr. Haseeb Qureshi – Vice Chairman South
Mr. Haseeb Qureshi excels across the hospitality and digital marketing sectors. As Executive Director of Ramada Plaza & Ramada Creek Hotels by Wyndham in Karachi, he elevated luxury hospitality standards. His role as CEO of High Quality Presence, a multinational digital agency based in New York, USA, showcases his marketing acumen across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Pakistan. Additionally, Mr. Haseeb leads as CEO of Crown Q Hotels Management Services Pvt Ltd, overseeing a diverse hotel brand’s property portfolio. His expertise in operational management, customer satisfaction, and digital innovation drives excellence across all ventures, solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted business professional.
Following are the Executive Committee Members of PHA with their active role and participation to promote hotel and tourism industry of Pakistan:
5. Mr. Muhammad Khurram Awan, General Manager, Movenpick Hotel Karachi
6. Mr. Kamran Ahmed, CEO, HHL / Islamabad Marriott Hotel
7. Mr. Muhammad Raza Abbas, General Manager, Karachi Marriott Hotel
8. Mr. Rahim Khaimani, GM Finance, Tourism Promotion Services (Pvt.) Ltd. / Swat Serena Hotel
9. Ms. Fauzia Hashim Olia, Head of Karachi Office, Islamabad Serena Hotel
10. Mr. Yasir Ahmed, General Manger, Hotel Mehran Karachi
11. Mr. Sarfraz Ahmed, Director Finance, Pearl-Continental Hotel Rawalpindi
12. Mr. Muhammad Jawad, Director Finance, Pearl-Continental Lahore
13. Mr. Saghir Ahmed, Assistant Director Finance, Pearl-Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad
14. Mr. Zohaib Aslam, Consultant, Crown Q Hotel Management (Pvt.) Limited
