About Us
Abbas is a highly accomplished corporate leader with a global reputation for excellence. With over two decades of experience across Pakistan, the Middle East, and the USA, he has established himself as a seasoned expert in his field. Currently serving as the leader of Global Marketing Insights for Coca-Cola, Abbas has been instrumental in driving the success of the world- renowned brand. His contributions have been recognized both within the company and in the wider business community, having been awarded the prestigious titles of Marketer of the Year and Top Innovator by The Coca-Cola Company. Alongside his professional achievements, Abbas is deeply committed to the development of talent and is passionate about mentoring and nurturing the next generation of corporate leaders.
Chairperson
Fasiha Kanwal, MD, MSHS, is an Investigator at the Clinical Epidemiology and Comparative Effectiveness Program within the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, collaborating with the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. She is also a Professor and Chief of Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kanwal earned her medical degree from King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan, and completed her Gastroenterology and Hepatology training at UCLA, where she also obtained a master's degree in health services focusing on biostatistics and research. Her research interests include care structures, processes, outcomes, health-related quality of life, viral hepatitis, and chronic liver disease. Dr. Kanwal has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as Annals of Internal Medicine, Hepatology, and the American Journal of Gastroenterology. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
Secretary
Introducing Nadia, a Development Economist with a passion for Education. With a Masters degree in Economics and grass roots experience in the field in underprivileged communities. Nadia's career started with work on World Bank and other development agencies projects in the social sectors. Initially she harnessed that formal training to improve access to, and quality of education in not just areas of poor education indicators starting from her own village. This then led her to work on a merit-based scholarship program for students in premium medical colleges to remove the barriers to attainment of professional education. Nadias commitment to empowering students has made her a valuable member of the education community, and her expertise is sure to contribute to any board in need of her unique perspective.
Abbas ArslanPresident