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ADVISORY BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Our Esteemed Advisory Board: Driving Excellence, Guiding Our Mission and Inspiring Continuous Improvement

NAUSHEEN LEGHARI

Nausheen Leghari, an educationalist with over 30 years of experience, founded Links in 1997. Since then, she has upheld the school’s core objective of providing quality education with a strong school-home partnership. Her attention to detail, innovative ideas, exemplary leadership, and dedication have earned community trust. Links is renowned for its personalised attention, boutique environment, and international standards. Under her guidance, Links expanded from a pre-school to O levels, maintaining excellence through regular international inspections and accreditations.

ALI KHAN

Ali Khan advises senior leaders in private sector companies, multinational corporations and various organisations on Strategy and Human Resource Management.He has enhanced strategy, governance, performance management and stakeholder engagement in challenging environments. A founder of Pakistan’s Quality movement, Ali established the UK’s leading HR standard, Investors in People, in Pakistan. He began his career at Citibank Dubai, launching IPOs and mutual fund products in the region.

MAHYRA HUSAIN

Mahyra Husain, a Chartered Accountant and seasoned Executive and Leadership Coach, mentors clients globally. With over 20 years of senior corporate experience, including roles in multinationals, accounting firms and governments, she has a rich background in international structuring, M&A, and corporate restructuring. An ex-PwC Global Partner, Mahyra now focuses on helping clients achieve career growth and balanced lives. She has designed bespoke leadership programmes for over a decade and coached senior professionals worldwide.

Dr. ASMA SIDDIKI

Dr. Asma Siddiki, an Education & Research Executive Director at Diriyah Gate Development Authority, holds degrees from the University of Oxford and King Abdulaziz University. With nearly 30 years of experience, she champions transformative education, interdisciplinary learning, and women’s leadership. An angel investor and higher education consultant, she has significantly impacted the MENA region’s educational landscape, advocating for lifelong learning and entrepreneurial innovation among global youth.

AFZAL LEGHARI

In 2023, Afzal earned a Masters in Educational Leadership from McGill University, following a Masters in Management & HR from the London School of Economics. His dedication has transformed Links from a Primary to a successful O Level school. Passionate about education, Afzal ensures Links remains cutting-edge. For the past decade, the consistent achievements of O Level graduates reflect the dynamic management team’s hard work.

KAMRAN HAFEEZ

Kamran Hafeez, a Chartered Accountant with over 27 years of experience, excels in strategy development, corporate finance, and business risk services. As Group Managing Director for Jang Group & GEO TV, he leads finance and corporate affairs, focusing on strategy, operations restructuring, and financial management. Previously, he was Senior Partner & Head of Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Anjum Rehman, executing major strategy and advisory projects in banking, oil & gas, telecom, and technology sectors.

SHAH MURAD ALIANI

Shah Murad has over two decades of experience in development, conservation and environment. Currently serving on the pakistan climate change council, chaired by the prime minister. He has led the largest constructed wetland for karachi and initiated a mangrove biodiversity park. He has also spearheaded post-flood rehabilitation in las bela, emphasising sustainable development and climate resilience.

NAUSHEEN LEGHARI

FOUNDER - LINKS SCHOOL

Nausheen Leghari, an educationalist with over 30 years of experience, founded Links in 1997. Since then, she has upheld the school’s core objective of providing quality education with a strong school-home partnership. Her attention to detail, innovative ideas, exemplary leadership, and dedication have earned community trust. Links is renowned for its personalised attention, boutique environment, and international standards. Under her guidance, Links expanded from a pre-school to O levels, maintaining excellence through regular international inspections and accreditations.

NAUSHEEN LEGHARI

FOUNDER – LINKS SCHOOL

ALI KHAN

CEO, URS PAKISTAN, CHAIRMAN, ASIA STRATEGIC ADVISOR

Ali Khan advises senior leaders in private sector companies, multinational corporations and various organisations on Strategy and Human Resource Management.He has enhanced strategy, governance, performance management and stakeholder engagement in challenging environments. A founder of Pakistan’s Quality movement, Ali established the UK’s leading HR standard, Investors in People, in Pakistan. He began his career at Citibank Dubai, launching IPOs and mutual fund products in the region.

ALI KHAN

CEO, URS PAKISTAN, CHAIRMAN, ASIA STRATEGIC ADVISOR

MAHYRA HUSAIN

LEADERSHIP COACH

Mahyra Husain, a Chartered Accountant and seasoned Executive and Leadership Coach, mentors clients globally. With over 20 years of senior corporate experience, including roles in multinationals, accounting firms and governments, she has a rich background in international structuring, M&A, and corporate restructuring. An ex-PwC Global Partner, Mahyra now focuses on helping clients achieve career growth and balanced lives. She has designed bespoke leadership programmes for over a decade and coached senior professionals worldwide.

MAHYRA HUSAIN

LEADERSHIP COACH

AFZAL LEGHARI

EDUCATIONALIST

In 2023, Afzal earned a Masters in Educational Leadership from McGill University, following a Masters in Management & HR from the London School of Economics. His dedication has transformed Links from a Primary to a successful O Level school. Passionate about education, Afzal ensures Links remains cutting-edge. For the past decade, the consistent achievements of O Level graduates reflect the dynamic management team’s hard work.

AFZAL LEGHARI

EDUCATIONALIST

SHAH MURAD ALIANI

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE, DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

Shah Murad has over two decades of experience in development, conservation and environment. Currently serving on the pakistan climate change council, chaired by the prime minister. He has led the largest constructed wetland for karachi and initiated a mangrove biodiversity park. He has also spearheaded post-flood rehabilitation in las bela, emphasising sustainable development and climate resilience.

SHAH MURAD ALIANI

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE, DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

RABIA AZFAR NIZAMI

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Rabia Azfar Nizami, with 28 years in the tech industry, specialises in digital transformation. She has held key roles at Cybernet, Wateen Telecom, Nokia, and Microsoft, focusing on business expansion through technology. A former Member of Parliament in the Sindh Assembly for 45 years, she championed Child Rights and Education. Now, as Business Head for Pakistan and KSA at Jaffer Business Systems, she aims to establish JBS’s international presence, reflecting her commitment to customer-centricity and trust.

RABIA AZFAR NIZAMI

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

KAMRAN HAFEEZ

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Kamran Hafeez, a Chartered Accountant with over 27 years of experience, excels in strategy development, corporate finance, and business risk services. As Group Managing Director for Jang Group & GEO TV, he leads finance and corporate affairs, focusing on strategy, operations restructuring, and financial management. Previously, he was Senior Partner & Head of Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Anjum Rehman, executing major strategy and advisory projects in banking, oil & gas, telecom, and technology sectors.

KAMRAN HAFEEZ

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Dr. ASMA SIDDIKI

EDUCATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

Dr. Asma Siddiki, an Education & Research Executive Director at Diriyah Gate Development Authority, holds degrees from the University of Oxford and King Abdulaziz University. With nearly 30 years of experience, she champions transformative education, interdisciplinary learning, and women’s leadership. An angel investor and higher education consultant, she has significantly impacted the MENA region’s educational landscape, advocating for lifelong learning and entrepreneurial innovation among global youth.

Dr. ASMA SIDDIKI

EDUCATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE