Mehmood Arshad – Group Executive Director

Mr. Mehmood Arshad is a seasoned Islamic Finance professional with nearly two decades of experience in Pakistan’s financial services industry. He currently serves as Group Executive Director at Pak-Qatar Group, where he is responsible for driving the Group’s strategic business growth, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the Group companies.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Arshad has held various leadership positions and has developed extensive expertise in business development, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, relationship management, marketing, and Islamic finance. He is widely recognized for his ability to build strategic partnerships and create sustainable growth opportunities across diverse sectors.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Mr. Arshad actively contributes to Pakistan’s business and economic landscape through his involvement in several leading organizations. He serves on the Board of the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) and chairs its Economic Council as well, where he plays a key role in advancing policy dialogue and promoting economic development. He is also a board member of a few listed and non-listed organizations, contributing to corporate governance, strategic oversight, and organizational growth.

Mr. Arshad is the Chairman of the Pakistan-Qatar Business Council, where he works to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Qatar.

He holds an MBA from the Karachi University Business School and has taught Management and Marketing courses at leading universities for several years. A passionate advocate of ethical and sustainable business practices and Islamic finance, he frequently engages in industry forums, policy discussions, and public speaking engagements on economic, financial, and business development issues.