Board of Directors

The UGDC Board of Directors comprises experienced professionals and industry leaders from diverse backgrounds, contributing to the company’s strategic vision and operational excellence.

Director/Chairman

Mr. Khalid Latif

Mr. Khalid Latif, a prominent business figure from the Hazara region, boasts diverse business ventures spanning hotels, real estate, transportation, and various other sectors, with over 26 years of experience and notable leadership roles in chambers of commerce and industry associations.

Director/CEO

Mr. Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha

Mr Ghias Abdullah Paracha Director/ CEO IS THE Founder of UGDC, leading the company with Visionary guidance to excel in Gas Distribution Services, meeting Customers & Stake holders needs. Under his guidance UGDC achieves the Distinction, of First Ever Private Gas Company to distribute piped gas in Pakistan.

Director

Mr. Ashar Halim Quraishi

Mr. Ashar Halim Quraishi, a seasoned lawyer and businessman with over 26 years of experience, remained executive member in various commerce chambers and international associations.

Director

Mr. Pervaiz Khan Khattak

Mr. Pervaiz Khan Khattak, a graduate and esteemed businessman from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is renowned for his social work and diverse ventures spanning cylinder testing labs, agriculture, and natural gas wells, with extensive international experience across multiple countries.

Director

Mr. Rafay Hayat

Mr. Rafay Hayat, a well-educated young businessman, graduated from the UK with a law degree and belongs to a prominent business family. He is a member of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

Secretary to the Board of Directors

Mr. Chaudhary Salahuddin Sahi

Chaudhary Salahuddin Sahi, Secretary of the BOD, holds membership of Islamabad Bar Council

Senior Management

The UGDC team comprises a group of highly experienced and reputable businessmen from Pakistan having vast experience in the gas industry.

Mr Ghias Abdullah Paracha Director/ CEO IS THE Founder of UGDC, leading the company with Visionary guidance to excel in Gas Distribution Services, meeting Customers & Stake holders needs. Under his guidance UGDC achieves the Distinction, of First Ever Private Gas Company to distribute piped gas in Pakistan.

Mr Nauman Mahmood is FCA , a renowened Chartetered Accountant & A Co- Founder OF UGDC. He is Ex Managing Partner of RSM Avais Hyder Liaqat Nauman Chartered Accounts & brings more than 25 Years of expertise in Financial Planning & management ensuring sound Financial strategies for International & local organization’s.

Mr. Capt (Retd) Raja Shuja Anwar, with 28 years of gas market expertise, specializes in SNGPL affairs, bringing valuable insights to the industry.

Mr. Sohail Gulzar, an ex-DMD of SNGPL, with hands on operational experience of laying more than one lakh kilometer long transmission lines, controlling UfG by volumes and ensuring gas supply to new industrial zones.

Mr. Saeed Ahmed Larik, former DMD of SSGC, gains 37 years of expertise in natural gas purification, transmission, and distribution at Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL), showcasing outstanding leadership in organizational excellence and operations optimization.

Mr. Zubair Munir, Head of Retail Sales is an expert in Sales & Marketing with more than two decades of Branding, Development & Expansion of Shell, Retail network, equipping the network with most modern gadgets. He has hands on experience for the Energy needs of Gas consumers & bringing valuable insights to the table.