Corporate Leadership
Board of Directors
Mr. Abdul Basit (Chairman)
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He is the visionary founder of the Big Bird Group, which includes Big Bird Poultry Breeders (Pvt.) Limited, Grandparent Poultry (Pvt.) Limited, Big Bird Foods Limited, Big Feed (Pvt.) Limited, Pak Tek Associates, Green Nature Farms, and APOTHEKE Technologies. Under his leadership, the Group has become a leading player in its industry. Mr. Basit also serves as Director of several prominent organizations, including Punjab Thermal Power Limited, Punjab Agriculture & Meat Company, the Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority, Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power Company, Pakistan France Business Alliance, Punjab Halal Development Agency, and Pak-France Business Alliance.
In addition to his current roles, Mr. Basit has held several significant positions in the past. He was the Chairman of the Punjab Industrial Estate Development and Management Company (PIEDMC), South Punjab Forest Company, Pakistan Poultry Association, and the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade. He also served as a Director of the Punjab Food Authority, Punjab Industrial Estate Development Management Company, and the Pak Turk Education Foundation. His contributions extend beyond business, as he is a member of the Board of Governors of Sheikh Zayed Medical Complex, a life member of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a member of the Syndicate of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, President of the Public Health Education Society, and President of the Lahore District Anti-Tuberculosis Association. Mr. Basit’s influence reaches both national and international levels. He was a former President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Vice President of the World Poultry Science Association (Pakistan Branch). He represented Pakistan at the Asia Africa Public Private Joint Forum and has been part of delegations led by the President of Pakistan during state visits to China, and by the Prime Minister of Pakistan to Athens, Morocco, Libya, and Egypt in 2006. He also accompanied the Chief Minister of Punjab on official tours to Iran in 2008, Turkey in 2009, and Dubai in 2010. Additionally, Mr. Basit is a permanent member of the Lahore Gymkhana Club and a life member of the Cosmopolitan Club, Lahore. |
Dr. Muhammad Mustafa Kamal (Chief Executive Officer)
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Dr. Muhammad Mustafa Kamal is the CEO and Executive Director of Big Bird Foods Limited, a leading player in Pakistan’s poultry and food processing industry. With a strong background in management and extensive experience of over 45 years in the sector, Dr. Kamal has played a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth and innovation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food products to local and international markets. Under his leadership, Big Bird Foods has expanded its operations and cemented its position as a trusted brand in the industry. He is also the director of Big Bird Poultry Breeders, Big Feed and Grand Parent Poultry. Additionally, he is a former Chairman of the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) and ex-member syndicate committee at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. |
Dr. Abdul Karim (Director)
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Dr. Abdul Karim is a Chief Executive at Big Feed (Pvt.) Ltd. He is also a Managing Director of Big Bird Poultry Breeders (Pvt.) Ltd. with a qualified Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and masters in Animal Nutrition. He also possesses over 45 years of industry experience in R&D poultry and poultry feed production. He is a crucial decision maker for the production and marketing work carried out by Big Bird Group. He has also served as former Chairman of the Pakistan Poultry Association. |
Dr. Muhammad Aleem (Director)
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Dr. Muhammad Aleem is an accomplished academic and professional with over 40 years of experience in animal sciences, spanning teaching and research. He earned his PhD in Animal Sciences from the United States and completed his postdoctoral training at the University of London. Dr. Aleem has held leadership roles, including serving as Head of the Department and Dean of Livestock Business Management at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS). Currently, he oversees the GP Laboratory, a facility that provides essential diagnostic services to the Big Bird Group and the broader commercial poultry industry. Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Aleem holds key positions as Chairman of both the Punjab Livestock Breeding Authority and the Livestock & Dairy Development Board, at provincial and federal levels respectively. |
Ms. Saadia Karim (Director)
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Mrs. Saadia Karim is a partner at Green Nature Farms and is the founder and CEO of her furniture and interior design company, Oak and Teak. She has extensive managerial and marketing knowledge and expertise. She is also proficient in designing, marketing and production of furniture and other related interior designing. She is also a member of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industries. |
Mr. Salman Basit (Director)
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Mr. Salman Basit completed his Bachelor of Business from Central Queensland University, Sydney, Australia, and later obtained a postgraduate degree in Business from the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He has been associated with Big Bird Group since 2006 and currently serves as the Director of all its companies. With his extensive experience, Mr. Salman Basit is also actively involved in corporate activities that contribute to the development of the poultry and frozen food sector in Pakistan. He served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry during 2015-16 and 2018-19. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Lahore District Anti-Tuberculosis Association, which operates clinics providing free treatment to underprivileged TB patients in Lahore. He is also a member of the Lahore Gymkhana Club. |
Mr. Mohammad Ahmad Kamal (Director)
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Mohammad Ahmad Kamal is an Executive Director and a key member of the leadership team at Big Bird Foods Limited (BBFL), bringing strategic vision and a dynamic approach to the company’s growth. He holds an MSc in Management from Queen Mary University of London, equipping him with a strong foundation in business strategy, financial management, and corporate governance.
Leveraging his academic expertise and industry insights, Ahmad Kamal has played a pivotal role in BBFL’s expansion, operational efficiency, and financial planning. His contributions have driven the company towards innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable business practices, strengthening its market presence in Pakistan’s food industry. |
Mr. Tariq Hamid (Independent Director)
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Mr. Tariq Hamid is an Independent Director and currently serves as a Director at AlBaraka Bank. He has held numerous prestigious positions throughout his career, including Chairman of the Punjab Privatization Board and the Task Force for the Revival of Sick Industrial Units. He was the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate & Industrial Restructuring Corporation (CIRC) and also chaired the Committee for the Revival of Sick Industrial Units. Mr. Hamid has served as the Provincial Minister for Finance, Planning & Development, Industries, Environment, and Excise & Taxation for the Government of Punjab, and as the Chairman of the Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA). Additionally, he held the position of Federal Minister for Water & Power for the Government of Pakistan. His extensive experience includes being the Director and Chairman of Dane Foods Limited, Managing Director of Coates Lorilleux Pakistan Limited, and Director at several prominent companies including Packages Limited, Tetra Pak (Pakistan) Limited, Nestle Milkpak Limited, and Tri-Pack Films Limited. Mr. Hamid has also served as President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chairman of the Pakistan Pulp Paper & Board Makers’ Association, Chairman of the Management Association of Pakistan, and President of the Pakistan Industrial Employers Federation in Lahore. |
Mr. Muhammad Tabassum Munir (Independent Director)
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Mr. Muhammad Tabassum Munir has worked for more than three decades, as Member Lahore Stock Exchange, till January 2014. He also served on its Board of Directors for multiple terms, including as its Vice President. Additionally, he was Member Pakistan Mercantile Exchange. He has served on the Board of Directors at Hi-Tech Lubricants Ltd from April 2015 to October 2021, Synthetic Products Enterprises Ltd from October 2014 to October 2021, and Annoor Textile Mills Ltd from 1987 to 1989.
His skills of managing and participating in all-inclusive Capital Market and its infrastructural development matters are widely acknowledged. He has participated in numerous seminars, round tables, conferences, workshops, and has gained valuable domain knowledge and experience. It has strengthened his dedicated role and capacity in the management of corporate affairs. His current engagement(s) include: • Director, LSE Ventures Ltd. |
Major General Asghar Ali Chaudhry, HI(M) (Retd.) (Independent Director)
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Maj. Gen. (R) Asghar Ali Chaudhry is associated with Big Bird Foods Limited as an Independent Director and became part of the Company in August 2024. He holds an MBBS from Nishtar Medical College, M.Sc in Advance Medical Administration from Quaid-e-Azam University, ENT Specialist Course from Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute Rawalpindi and has undergone specialized Advance Medical Administration courses from USA, Germany, and Austria.
Maj. Gen. (R) Asghar Ali Chaudhry has had an illustrious career in military medicine and administration. He began as a Regimental Medical Officer in the 1971 War and later served as a General Duty Medical Officer and ENT Specialist in various military hospitals, including CMH Okara, CMH Malir, CMH Lahore, and CMH Bahawalpur. His expertise led him to an overseas appointment in Saudi Arabia as an ENT Specialist. Rising through the ranks, he commanded medical units, including the 42 Field Ambulance and Armed Forces Medical Stores Depot Nowshera, overseeing critical medical logistics. His roles at GHQ Medical Directorate as Director of Medical Stores and Equipment Procurement and later as Inspector General (Hospitals) allowed him to shape medical policies for the Army, Air Force, and Navy hospitals. He had served as Commandant (Dean) of the Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute and currently holds the position of CEO of Punjab Social Security Health Management Company (PSSHMC), overseeing healthcare operations and hospital management. |