Board of Directors

Faaiz has an undergraduate degree from University of Notre Dame, Indiana and a Master of Business Administration from University of California, Berkeley, USA.

He has a strong agricultural and business background and has been in the agriculture and textile industries for decades. It is this background that has enabled Data Agro to adapt to market trends, build a loyal base of customers, and develop very high quality seeds. Faaiz founded Data Agro and acts as the CEO of the company.

Saman did her Executive MBA from LUMS and Bachelors from Punjab University.

She was elected class representative of her EMBA class at LUMS and helped raise and distribute Rs. 8 million for a ration drive during COVID lockdown in Lahore. She founded and ran her own hand embroidered clothes line for 8 years. She is also a philanthropist and worked to ensure developments in Literacy (DIL) Lahore chapter for years. Saman brings her role of Pakistan's shoes solo to Data Agro.

Salim graduated with a BSc degree from FC College, Lahore. After graduation he worked with several firms (Ferguson & Co, ANZ Grindlays, Levi Strauss & Co) to build a strong skill-set in corporate finance as well as accounting.

He also has experience in processing, packing, and selling high quality produce locally and internationally. Salim's expertise in operations is invaluable to Data Agro.

A Ph.D. in agronomy and soil science from the University of Arkansas, Dr. Ul Haq has been working in agri-business and hybrid seed development for much of his life.

His expertise has pushed Data Agro to the cutting edge of hybrid technology in South Asia. When he is not running the Research and Development Department of Data Agro, he trains fellow researchers so that Agro may continue to grow and expand.

Saad is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a former Citigroup ICG trader and RBC wealth manager.

He has worked as a Strategic Consultant to the School Education Department of Punjab and has had a hand in major public policy decisions at the provincial level. He brings his expertise in foreign markets, policy, and his commitment to bettering Pakistan through enterprise to Data Agro.

Shahzad Ullah did his Bachelors in Business Administration with a major in Finance from Widener University in the States. He was Director Finance for Sheikhhoo Cooking Oil and Ghee Mill.

He has managed portfolios via the Karachi Stock Exchange for over 20 years. He owes his passion for agriculture to his family based in Rahim Yar Khan that has practiced it for generations.

Dr. Tariq specialized in Environmental Engineering at UET, Lahore.

He leads efforts in agricultural construction, utilizing his vast experience as a dedicated project manager.

Dr. Mobushir Riaz Khan is geospatial scientist and CEO of Earth Sensing Systems (ESS), specializing in digital agriculture and environmental intelligence.

With a PhD from the University of Twente and over 20 years of global experience, he develops AI-driven tools for crop, water and climate monitoring, supporting initiatives like Pakistan's Green Pakistan project.

His background in academia, startups, and tech systems complements Data Agro's innovation goals. Through ESS, he launched EcoScale Development, offering geospatial solutions.

Dr Nauman Rauf serves as an advisor to Data Agro Ltd., providing strategic guidance across dairy and livestock operations.

With expertise in herd health, feed economics and production cost analysis, he supports data-driven decisions that enhance farm productivity and sustainable practices.