Office Bearers
Sheikh Umer Rehan
(President)
Sheikh Umer Rehan takes over as President of the Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI), returning to lead the association after previously serving as its President in 2019–2020.
He is the CEO of Maria Edible Oil (Pvt) Ltd. A well-regarded figure in Pakistan’s business community, he is widely respected for his experience in trade, industry and business advocacy.
Sheikh Umer Rehan has served as Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) for the term 2024–26. Under his leadership, the Association has worked closely with the Government on the challenges facing the industry and on strengthening edible oil trade with key partners across Pakistan.
He has also served as Advisor to the President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI). With his long association with KATI and his national-level industry leadership, Sheikh Umer Rehan brings deep insight into the concerns of the Korangi industrial community and a strong commitment to resolving members’ issues on a fast-track basis.
Syed Farrukh Ali Qandhari
(Senior Vice President)
Syed Farrukh Ali Qandhari takes on the role of Senior Vice President of the Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) for the coming term. He previously served as Vice President of KATI and currently chairs KATI’s Information Technology Committee, and has also served as an Executive Member of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), reflecting a sustained record of leadership across Karachi’s trade bodies.
He is Director of a diversified family business group, with interests spanning FHR Holdings and Yalla Haji Experiences, among other ventures across Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He holds a BSc in Business & Management from the University of Exeter, one of the UK’s leading universities, and also studied Commercial Law at Charles University in Czechia. Drawing on this international academic grounding and his hands-on leadership across a growing portfolio of businesses, Syed Farrukh Ali Qandhari brings a strong focus on modernization and digital transformation to his role a priority shaped directly by his work steering KATI’s IT initiatives.
As Senior Vice President, he is committed to strengthening the Association’s institutional capacity, deepening engagement with member businesses, and advancing Korangi’s position as one of Karachi’s leading industrial hubs.
Nasir Ali Shaikh
(Vice President)
Mr. Nasir Ali Shaikh takes on the role of Vice President of the Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) for the coming term. He has been closely associated with KATI over the years, having previously held a position on the Executive Committee, and currently serves as Standing Chairman of KATI’s Business Directory Committee a role reflecting his sustained contribution to strengthening the Association’s institutional resources for its member businesses.
He is the Chief Executive of Dynamic Tube Ice. With over 24 years of experience across the logistics and export industry including roles in airfreight procurement, operations, and export management with international organizations in the UK.
Mr. Nasir Ali Shaikh brings a rare blend of operational depth and global exposure to KATI’s leadership. His approachable and outgoing leadership style, combined with a strong record of building efficient teams and processes, positions him to play an active role in advancing the Association’s priorities for the coming term.