Karachi, June 30, 2025: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Javed Kureishi as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kureishi is a seasoned Citibanker with 34 years of leadership experience across Pakistan, Egypt, South Africa, the Czech Republic, the UAE, and Singapore. He has held senior regional roles across Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa and is an expert in emerging market strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy.
According to the announcement, the PBC board of directors unanimously selected Mr. Javed Kureishi as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 11, 2025.
The Board of Directors of PBC also extended its heartfelt appreciation to the outgoing CEO, Mr. Ehsan Malik, for his leadership and commendable service over the past ten years. During his tenure, Mr. Malik significantly strengthened PBC’s position as a leading voice for the formal business sector and progressive economic policy in Pakistan. His efforts advanced stakeholder engagement and reinforced the organization’s commitment to responsible business practices.
Mr. Javed Kureishi currently sits on the boards of KElectric, PIA Holding Co, Fauji Food, Pakistan Oxygen Ltd, Samba Bank, Lucky Electric, and Tricon Boston, with prior directorships at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, Power Cement, Naya Nazimabad, the Pakistan Cricket Board, Sindh Infrastructure Development Co Ltd, and Pakistan Corporate Restructuring Co Ltd and served as Senior Consultant to IFC Pakistan.
Dr. Zeelaf Munir, Chairperson of PBC, thanked Ehsan Malik and welcomed the new CEO on behalf of the board and members. She added, โโMr. Kureishi’s leadership, deep understanding of Pakistan’s business landscape, and global perspective position him to advance PBC’s mission and steer the organization into its next phase of sustainable growth and meaningful impact.โโ
The Pakistan Business Council is a pan-sectoral business advocacy body comprising over a hundred companies, including multinationals. Its research and advocacy aim to help create jobs, grow exports, reduce import reliance, and promote the formalization of the economy.