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Management Team

Tara Uzra Dawood - Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Dawood holds a Doctorate in Judicial Science from Harvard Law School and Bachelor of Arts Honors from Cornell University and Oxford University. Having specialization in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law and responsible investments, she worked for law firms in New York, Toronto, Amsterdam, Brussels and California before launching 786 Investments in 2003. She is on the Board of Directors of MUFAP and has also been appointed to the Faculty at Danube University Krems (Austria) as recommended by IIFA and EBAMA. She speaks globally at numerous international mutual fund and banking conferences as an authority on shariah-compliant finance as well as finance for women.

Talal Ismail Pasha - Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary

Talal Ismail Pasha is an associate member of Institute of Cost and Management Accountant of Pakistan and also had done Master in Business Administration (Banking & Finance) from Muhammad Ali Jinnah University. He has more than 14 years of experience of working in Finance/Accounts department of various local and Multinational organizations. He has worked with Commercial Importer, FMCG, Logistics, Corporate Brokerage House and Asset Management Companies. Before Joining to 786 Investments Ltd, he has worked with Global Securities Pakistan Limited, UBL Fund Managers Ltd and Arif Habib Investments Ltd.

Muhammad Abbas - AVP Finance

Muhammad Abbas is a multidisciplinary leader wearing different hats in the organization. His untiring devotion and hard work earned him a reputation of an important organizational asset.

He has an ample experience of over 16 years in Financial Institutions along with 7 years in Asset Management Industry. He is reputable veteran in investment management with hands on experience in financial related matters and his expertise includes management of fixed income and money market portfolios of the funds. He efficiently coordinates overall investment strategy and portfolio construction in alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives, risk appetite, ALM, and capital objectives. He also monitors the investment portfolio’s performance and underlying risk, takes proactive measures to manage risks in the portfolio and adjust asset allocations as appropriate.

He has received a degree in Masters in Business Administration (Banking & Finance) from Institute of Banking Finance & Management. He is known for his strong analytical skills and has provided reliability and integrity in performance.

Ammad Siddiqui - Head of Customer Service

Ammad Siddiqui is a true gentleman of the organization whose delighted nature and cultured behavior have always provided our esteemed clients the highest level of comfort and satisfaction.

He has a vast experience of around 10 years in Administration and Customer Service Management. He proficiently directs and oversees all aspects of organization’s customer service policies, objectives, and initiatives and actively involved in developing and devising the procedures and policies governing customer correspondence. He is organization’s interpreter for the outside world and acknowledges the organization about customers needs wants and desires and ensure that the company responds in the most effective, relevant personal way possible. He has champion the customer throughout the regional business, balancing customer needs with business requirements and presenting a compelling case for internal change and improvement. He efficiently handles the recruitment, selecting, orienting and training employees for the customer service management department.

A graduate in commerce from University of Karachi (UoK), he is a professional person who is making the organization more proactive and engaging for their respected clients and customers.

Kamran Rafique, Head of Internal Audit & Compliance

Mr. Kamran has done his Master in Business Administration (Finance) from Preston University. He has extensive experience of Accounting, Reporting, Secretarial Work & Operations of Fixed Income, Money Market, Equity, Shariah-Compliant mutual funds.

He is a goal-oriented team leader with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and reporting of daily Net Asset Values (NAVs), Funds Accounting, Settlements, Unit Holder Management, Compliance, Audit and Regulatory and Management Reporting and Periodic Financial Reports.

He has been associated with the asset management industry since last 15 years and has an overall experience of over 17 years. He joined 786 Investments Ltd as Head of Internal Audit and Compliance.