Board of Directors

Mr. Suhail Elahi serves as Resident Director and Member of the Board of Directors at CSIL. Based at the Regional Office North in Lahore, he provides strategic oversight of the company’s Northern operations while contributing to CSIL’s governance framework at the board level.

With extensive experience in Pakistan’s textiles and leather industries and exposure to international markets, Mr. Elahi brings a broad business perspective to the Board. Since joining CSIL in 2016, he has overseen the Travel Insurance portfolio and has represented the company in entities where CSIL maintains strategic investment interests.

As a Board Member, Mr. Elahi contributes to shaping CSIL’s corporate strategy and governance practices, combining his operational leadership with insights from his diverse industry background.

Mr. Shaikh Waqar Ahmed is a seasoned corporate professional with over 34 years of experience in both local and multinational organizations, spanning the IT, petroleum, consumer durables, and port & shipping sectors. His career has equipped him with rich expertise in sales, customer service, human resources, and organizational development.

He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, and further enhanced his leadership credentials by completing the Management Development Program at the University of Houston, USA, on a USAID scholarship. In addition, he is a Certified Trainer of Trainers, reflecting his commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing.

Over his career, Mr. Ahmed has held senior roles at Jaffer Brothers, Dawlance, KFC, KCITL, and culminated his corporate journey with a senior management role at Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) before retiring in 2017. He continues to serve as a trusted advisor to the corporate sector, leveraging his vast experience to guide businesses in strategy and organizational growth.

As a Director on the Board of CSIL, he contributes his broad-based corporate expertise and governance experience, adding depth to the company’s leadership and strategic decision-making.

Ms. Huma Javaid is a senior HR professional with over 15 years of experience across diverse areas of human resource management. She is currently serving as Head of Human Resources – Commercial at Martin Dow Ltd, where she leads HR strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and sustainable talent development.

She began her career with Adamjee Insurance Ltd., where she gained extensive exposure to the human resource needs of the insurance sector, with a specialized focus on developing and managing insurance professional talent. Over the years, she has built expertise in organizational culture, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and HR strategy.

At CSIL, Ms. Javaid contributes to the Board’s oversight of human capital and organizational development, offering valuable guidance to C-level leadership on decisions impacting people and culture. Her focus on building a vibrant, healthy, and performance-driven workplace ensures that CSIL continues to prioritize its most valuable asset — its people.

Ms. Rabia Omar Hassan is a highly accomplished professional with around 25 years of experience in the financial sector, combining deep technical knowledge with creative problem-solving skills. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Karachi and is currently pursuing her PhD at Liberty University, Virginia, where her research and publications focus on International Criminal Justice.

Her career spans multiple segments of the financial industry, including private equity facilitation, blue-chip investment advisory, wealth and asset management, and retail, commercial, and corporate banking. She has also gained extensive expertise in liability and cash management, payment services, and asset relationship management.

At CSIL, Ms. Hassan brings her strong academic foundation, investment experience, and financial markets expertise to the Board, contributing to strategic decision-making and governance with a focus on innovation, discipline, and long-term value creation.

Ms. Naveeda Mahmud is a senior HR and management professional with over 35 years of diversified experience across marketing, human resource management, training, and organizational development. An MBA graduate from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, she brings a strong combination of strategic insight and people management expertise to the Board of Crescent Star Insurance Limited (CSIL).

She spent 12 years with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), contributing to marketing, research, planning, commercial agreements, and management training. She later served as National Manager HR at DHL Pakistan, and as Senior Manager Training & Development at Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), where she was instrumental in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives.

Ms. Mahmud also held the position of Executive Director at the Pakistan Insurance Institute (PII), where she worked to strengthen professional standards and training within the insurance sector. At CSIL, she brings her wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to the Boardroom, adding value through her expertise in organizational development, governance, and human capital strategy.

Ms. Komal Lodhi serves as a Director on the Board of Crescent Star Insurance Limited (CSIL). An MBA in Marketing, she brings a strong business development focus to the company’s strategic direction.

She has been associated with CSIL for over six years, where she successfully set up and managed the Alternate Distribution Channel, introducing modern-age selling platforms and enhancing the company’s reach in new segments. Her entrepreneurial drive and innovative approach have contributed significantly to the growth of CSIL’s Travel Insurance portfolio.

Her inclusion on the Board also marks an important milestone for CSIL, taking the company to a 50/50 gender-balanced Board — a distinction that is rare among listed companies on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. This reflects CSIL’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and progressive governance.

Mr. Rashid Malik is a seasoned professional with over 31 years of marketing and business experience, with a strong background in international trade and supply chain management. Based in Canada, he has established long-standing relationships with leading global equipment manufacturers, enabling him to act as a direct link between international suppliers and local businesses in Pakistan.

He has been closely associated with supplying restaurant and food service equipment to various major food chains in Pakistan, leveraging his international network and expertise. His contribution has been particularly valuable to Crescent Star Foods Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of CSIL, where his knowledge of the global food services market and equipment sourcing has helped strengthen business operations and growth opportunities.

At CSIL, Mr. Malik brings his entrepreneurial insight, international exposure, and marketing acumen to the Board, supporting the company’s strategy of diversification and expansion through its subsidiaries.