Victor GAO
Board Member
Victor GAO is Vice President of CCG, the Chairman-Elect of the National Organization Committee of the IGU (International Gas Union)/the WGC 2024 (World Gas Conference) 2021-2024; Chairman of China Energy Security Institute; Vice Chairman of China Beidou Industrial Promotion Organization, Chairman of OBOR Group of Hong Kong, a member of the Beijing Energy Club, a Member of the Global Counsel of Asia Society in New York City, a member of the International Advisory Board of the Energy Intelligence Group in London; an advisor to Saudi Aramco and a member of the Board of Directors of several listed companies in Hong Kong.
Victor Gao has extensive experience in government, diplomacy, securities regulation, legal, investment banking, PE, corporate management and media. Victor was Deng Xiaoping’s English interpreter in the 1980s. Victor served as the China Policy Advisor at the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission in 1999 and 2000. Victor’s prior investment banking experience included senior positions with Morgan Stanley (Vice President of Morgan Stanley Asia, in the Merger, Acquisition and Restructuring Department), CICC (General Manager of the Investment Banking Department, Head of M&A Practice, and Head of CICC Hong Kong Investment Banking Department) and Daiwa Securities (Co-Chairman of China, Executive Vice President and Managing Director). Victor’s corporate management experience included senior positions with CNOOC Limited as its Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Company Secretary, Member of the Investment Committee, and Director of CNOOC International.
Joel Amir Sahotra
Board Member
Joel Amir Sahotra is a seasoned Pakistani politician and philanthropist who began his political journey in 1998 as a Councilor of the Municipal Committee in Faisalabad. He later served as a member of the Zila Council from 2001 to 2002 and was elected as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab in 2002, marking a significant milestone in his political career.
Beyond politics, Joel Amir Sahotra is deeply committed to social development and humanitarian causes. He runs the Peter John Foundation, an organization dedicated to uplifting underprivileged communities across Pakistan. Through this foundation, he has initiated numerous programs aimed at promoting education, empowering women, creating employment opportunities, and supporting youth development.
As a strong advocate for social justice and equality, Joel Amir Sahotra has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of both minority groups and the majority population in Pakistan. His philanthropic efforts and leadership reflect his unwavering dedication to building an inclusive and progressive society.
Asif Luqman Qazi
Board Member
Asif Luqman Qazi is a prominent social and political activist, a leading figure in Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, and an influential member of the Milli Yakjehti Council. Born on October 25, 1967, in Peshawar, Pakistan, he is the elder son of the late Qazi Hussain Ahmad (R.A), the former Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan. For 15 years, he worked closely with his father as his Special Assistant, during which he gained extensive experience and established strong connections with Islamic movements around the world.
In addition to his political role, Asif Luqman Qazi is a distinguished educationist who owns and manages several schools across Pakistan. He is actively engaged in advancing education and introducing initiatives aimed at enhancing academic standards and accessibility.
Beyond politics and education, he is a passionate advocate for interfaith harmony, working tirelessly to promote peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and mutual respect among diverse religious and cultural communities. His efforts focus on fostering social cohesion and reducing divisions within society, reflecting his vision of building an inclusive and tolerant Pakistan.
Dr. Shamaila Farooq
Board Member
Dr. Shamaila Farooq is an expert in international relations and strategic communications with over 20 years of experience. She has led media, outreach, and policy initiatives at UET Peshawar and has worked with USAID and other key organizations on development and diplomacy projects
Omer Baig
Board Member
Mr. Omer Baig is one of the principal sponsoring directors of Tariq Glass Industries Limited, a public limited company. After completing his business studies in the United States, he joined Omer Glass Industries Limited. With his growing expertise in the glass industry, he was eventually entrusted with the full responsibility of managing the unit under the company’s leadership.