Board of Directors
Mr. K. Iqbal Talib
Chairman
Mr. K. Iqbal Talib after having relinquished his executive responsibilities has been elected as Chairman of the Board. Iqbal Talib is a Post-Graduate in Chemistry (MSc) from Aligarh Muslim University and attended Post-Graduate course in process technology at Begg Sutherland & Co., a subsidiary of BIC. He has over 48 years of technical and managerial experience in sugar industry. He joined Noon Group in managerial position in 1973 and is a member of the Board since 1977. Iqbal Talib has been President of Pakistan Society of Sugar Technologists and Chairman of Pakistan Ethanol Manufacturers Association
apart from being on the Board of various other companies of the Noon Group.
Lt Col Abdul Khaliq Khan (Retd)
Chief Executive / Director
Mr. Abdul Khaliq Khan has been a valuable member of the Noon Sugar Mills Limited Board since March 2014, serving as Chief Executive Officer since April 2018. His steadfast commitment and leadership continue to contribute significantly to the organization. Joining the Noon Group in 2001, he ascended to key positions, showcasing his dedication and expertise. A graduate of the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul, he also holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations. Commissioned into the Pakistan Army in 1975, he dedicated 25 years to various Command and Staff appointments, garnering extensive experience. Actively participated in numerous courses, seminars, training programs, and workshops, he remains committed to continuous learning. His expertise spans operational, administrative, and human resource management, along with a profound understanding of assessment and evaluation systems. Additionally, He serves as an active member on the Board and various committees of different group companies, contributing to strategic decision-making and organizational development.
Mr. Saif Ullah Khan Noon
Executive Director
Saif Ullah Khan Noon is a young and energetic member of the Noon Family, the son of the renowned businessman Malik Adnan Hayat Noon. He completed his schooling at Millfield Boarding School, UK, and successfully earned his B.Sc. (Hons) degree in International Business Management from The Royal Agricultural University, Gloucestershire, England. A well-groomed and disciplined young professional, he carries forward the great legacy of the Noon Family. His presence on the Board is a valuable addition, signifying the Noon Family’s commitment to the continuous growth and prosperity of the Noon Group of Companies.
Syed Ali Raza
Non - Executive Director
Syed Ali Raza is a member of the Noon Sugar Mills Board as a certified Independent Director. He is also the Chairman of Human Resource Committee of the Board and Member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Noon Sugar Mills Limited.
He is a renowned lawyer and rule of law expert from Pakistan. He is a Fisher Family Fellow from the Stanford University, USA, and is also a Legislative Fellow of the US State Department. He holds LL.M. in International and Comparative Laws from the National University of Singapore. He is one of the partners at Common Law Chambers which is one of the leading firms of Pakistan that offer legal and policy solutions to clients from both the public and private sector.
Mr. Irfan Ahmed
Non - Executive Director
Mr. Irfan Ahmed, graduated from National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical. He completed his Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing from IBA, Punjab University. He has attended a number of leadership and management courses. A commercially astute professional with over 15 years of robust understanding of sales, marketing and organizational restructuring, Irfan has successfully strategy building abilities and effective execution methods to achieve sales and profitability targets.
Mr. Atta Ali Malik
Non - Executive / Independent Director
Mr. Atta Ali Malik, a financial expert and serial entrepreneur, currently holds key roles as a Partner at Chaudhary Malik & Co. (Financial Advisory Firm), CEO of Athena Business Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd, Pakistan, and Director of Strategic Advisory at Intellectual Bunch Ltd, UK. As one of the founders of Corvit Networks, a global IT Services company, he has a wealth of experience in strategic advisory, venture financing, investment analysis, and financial advisory across diverse sectors such as e-commerce, commodities, clean energy, power, telecom, financial services, education, and high-tech. He also contributes to academia as a visiting faculty for Finance at Govt. College University, Lahore and as a guest lecturer at various government institutes. With an MBA from Boston University, MS degree in Computer Science from LUMS and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from UET, Lahore, he combines financial expertise with a diverse skill set.
Ms. Maryam Mamdot
Non - Executive / Independent Director
Ms. Maryam Mamdot is a Barrister-at-Law and an Advocate of the High Courts. She has over 12 years of experience managing contentious and non-contentious corporate and commercial matters in Pakistan. Her practice has comprised general advice, opinions, drafting and negotiating contracts, joint ventures, due-diligence, structuring and leading complex and high value transactions and dispute resolution including international arbitration. Her practice areas include oil and gas, power generation, environment, employment and labour, private international law, construction, real property, foreign investment, capital markets and securities, public and private sector projects. Maryam obtained her LLB (with Honors) from the University of Warwick, UK. She was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, UK.
Management
Syed Adeel Ahmed
Chief Operating Officer
Syed Adeel Ahmed is an accomplished senior executive with over 25 years of experience. He assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer at Noon Sugar Mills in July 2023, bringing with him a wealth of expertise at leadership roles in local and multinational conglomerates, including Dawlance, Dawood Lawrencepur Textile, Kansai Paint Japan, Alghurair LLC Dubai, Sharif Group and Diamond Group of Industry. With an Executive MBA from LUMS and Chartered Management Accountant having 24 years of post qualification experience, he has a strong educational foundation. His diverse experience spans Corporate Entrepreneurship, Management, Finance, and significant achievements in the Sugar Sector, including managing a Sugar Mill, setting up a Maguin Interis Ethanol Distillery plant, and overseeing a 62MW bagasse-based Power Plant. He has served as the Chairman of the Sugar Advisory Board at the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan. His expertise also extends to areas such as Accounting & Finance, Audit, IT & ERP Automation, and Agri Development particularly related to sugarcane. With his seasoned leadership and multifaceted expertise, he is well-positioned to drive Noon Sugar Mills to unprecedented success, contributing significantly to organizational growth and achievements.
Mr. Rizwan Sohail
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Rizwan Sohail joined Noon Sugar Mills Limited in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer, recognized as a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Along with the responsibilities of CFO, he also serves as Head of Sales and Marketing. With a remarkable career spanning over 20 years, he has showcased his financial acumen across diverse industries such as Sugar, Distillation, Chemicals, and Electronics. In addition to holding key leadership positions, he possesses a multifaceted skill set that includes expertise in Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Tax Planning, Budgeting, Commercial Negotiation in ERP Environments, and more. In his role, he adeptly represents Noon Sugar Mills Limited at both national and international levels, actively engaging in conferences and business forums organized by a variety of financial institutions, businesses, and regulatory bodies, showcasing the Company’s presence and expertise. His decision-making prowess, analytical acumen, and collaborative leadership style have been pivotal in driving strategic initiatives and achieving success for organizations. As the CFO, he stands as a valuable asset poised to lead Noon Sugar Mills Limited to new heights of success.
