Office Bearers

Syed Johar Ali Qandhari

(President)

Syed Johar Ali Qandhari serves as the Chairman of the esteemed Qandhari Group of Companies, established in 1952 and renowned for its strong local and international reputation. The group has excelled across diverse sectors, including real estate development, B2B solutions, and the allied-food industry, encompassing wheat, pulses, ghee, and more.

Reassuming the role of President at (KATI) for the second time, Syed Johar Ali Qandhari’s appointment was a unanimous decision by the Executive Committee of KATI. With a two-decade-long commitment to KATI and the Korangi Industrial Area, he envisions transforming Korangi into a model industrial zone. Beyond KATI, Mr. Qandhari has held significant positions at the All Pakistan Flour Mill Association(PFMA) as President, KCCI, FPCCI, and various other trade bodies. Mr. Qandhari is also honoured to be a Director & Tender Committee Chair of KITE DMC Limited, Development Company in JV with Government.

Syed Johar Ali Qandhari’s contributions extend beyond administrative roles; he has earned the distinction of being awarded the Best Exporter of the Year multiple times, solidifying his status as a leading business personality. Educated in the United Kingdom, he holds a Business Degree, further adding to his wealth of knowledge and expertise in the business realm.

Nighat Awan

(Senior Vice President)

Ms. Nighat Awan took charge of the office of Senior Vice President on 1st October 2022. She earlier served as Vice President KATI and therefore, very well aware of the issues and problems being faced by industrial sectors of Karachi, specially with reference of businesswomen, she believes that women should be encouraged to take an active part in trade and industry which is imperative for the growth of the country. She is associated with food and dairy business and heads various important Standing Committees of KATI. She is very active in promoting gender equality.

Muslim S. Mohamedi

(Vice President)

Mr. Muslim S. Mohamedi is a seasoned businessman and exporter; and associated with sea food industry. His business acumen and in depth knowledge of export trade will be beneficial for the cause of export business and trade. He also served as Vice President FPCCI in 2019 and also Director Fisheries Development Board. He served as Chairman Pakistan Fisheries Exporters Association twice in 2017-18 and 2021-22.