Mr. Asim Ilyas has been working as Assistant Professor of Finance at the Faculty of Management Sciences, GIFT University, Gujranwala since 2010. Prior to joining GIFT University as a permanent faculty member, he served the same University as a visiting faculty member for almost four years. In addition to teaching as a visiting faculty member, he established a couple of businesses.  His research interests include behavioral finance, portfolio management, and capital structure. He teaches at both graduate and undergraduate levels. He has a passion to teach courses in Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Equity Analysis, Portfolio Management, and Financial Markets. He has conducted consultancy Projects at various national and multinational organizations like Golden Pumps, Haroon Textiles, Golden Dynamics, Telenor Pakistan, and Citizen Plastic to name the few. 

He also held various administrative positions at GIFT which includes; Director Undergraduate program, Director Business Projects, Head of the department, and remained a member of various academic bodies including Board of Studies, Board of Faculty, Board of Advanced Studies and Research, and Academic Council. His major achievements in administrative roles were improved ranking of school of Management Sciences (ranked among the top 15 Business Schools in Pakistan), award of National Business Education Accreditation Council, initiative of Professional Development Program, and launch of corporate consultancy projects.  

Prior to joining GIFT University, Mr. Asim completed his Masters in Business Administration from Wright State University, USA and Bachelors in Business administration from Georgia State University, USA. He was named President Honor role and Deans Honor role various times during his University education.  He is a member of the AIMR organization.

Since October 2019, Dr. Sobia Bano is working as a full-time faculty member at the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Sciences at GIFT Business School. She has earned her doctoral degree from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia with a specialization in Marketing and her research interest falls in the multidisciplinary field i.e. from consumer behavior to psychosocial work environment.

She has extensive experience of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in different national and international universities – Bahria University, NUR International University, and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. She has been recognized and awarded as a Research Supervisor to MS and Ph.D. students from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

Dr. Umer Mukhtar earned his Ph.D. in Management with focus on Supply Chain Management, Service Management & Marketing, and Knowledge Management, from School of Business and Economics, University of Management and Technology, Pakistan. Earlier he got his M.S. in Quality Management and BBA (IT) Hons in Marketing. He has vast teaching, research, and entrepreneurial, corporate consultancy experience. He has also served in the management positions of GIFT University. Right now, he is founding Director of Industry Linkages and Development, GIFT Business School. Moreover, his research work has been published and presented in internationally recognized conferences (ANZMAC, Australia, OSCM forum, Thailand, Vietnam) and journals, such as Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Journal of Knowledge Management, VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems.  

His experience also includes launching of degree programs and courses in the field of Business Studies and Management Sciences. He has conducted numerous national and international workshops currently teaching MS, MBA and BBA level courses. Dr. Umer also supervises dissertations and currently a number of students are working on their theses under his supervision. His experience also includes working with multinational and national companies on different projects in the areas of Marketing and Supply Chain Management.

Miss Humna Javeid, a double gold medalist in Communications & media studies as well as MBA in Marketing from GIFT University, UGRAD Scholar from Montclair state university & former cultural ambassador of Pakistan in USA, with a rich business background, serves as a lecturer and Manager of the CSE department. She has served as a visiting lecturer in Gift Business School for one year. Her expertise as a marketing professional seamlessly complements her role as an entrepreneurial mentor for students. With a holistic approach, she bridges the gap between academia and practical business challenges, instilling a business-oriented mindset in her mentees. She has passion to teach courses like Business communication, Brand Management, Media Marketing & management as well as Business ethics. In her managerial capacity, Humna demonstrates exemplary leadership, fostering innovation and academic growth within the CSE department. Her commitment to excellence, strategic vision, and dedication to shaping the future of entrepreneurship at campus make her a standout figure in both academia and the business world.

Mr. Saad Hameed, an accomplished professional with a rich educational background and a breadth of international exposure. Holding a Bachelor’s degree from Lancaster University, UK, and a Master’s in Project Management from Bahria University, Lahore, Saad’s academic journey has spanned across borders. His diverse experience extends to working on projects with students from the UK, Romania, Turkey, and Pakistan, reflecting his global perspective and cross-cultural adaptability. Beyond his academic endeavors, Saad is also a dynamic entrepreneur, having founded a couple of successful startup ventures. Having previously served as a brand ambassador for AIESEC, the largest student-run organization in the world, Saad brings a wealth of experience that positions him as an ideal leader to supervise and drive various entrepreneurial projects on campus. His multifaceted background and diverse experiences make him an exceptional individual who adds significant value to both academic and entrepreneurial environments.