Governance & leadership

Our Team

Structured accountability across leadership, board oversight, advisory counsel, and specialist support.

10 members

Advisory clarification: Advisors provide guidance only. They do not control verification outcomes, operations, fundraising, or final review conclusions.

Section 01

Leadership

Strategic direction, mission stewardship, and executive coordination.

Section 02

Board & Governance

Oversight, policy alignment, and long-term accountability.

Umman Ikram
Board & Governance

Umman Ikram

Director

Umman Ikram contributes governance oversight and strategic guidance, supporting accountability, policy alignment, and disciplined decision-making so organizational activity remains consistent with HVI’s mission and ethical standards.

Salman Sagheer
Board & Governance

Salman Sagheer

Director

Salman Sagheer supports governance review and strategic oversight, helping protect organizational independence and long-term direction in line with HVI’s stated principles.

Section 03

Advisory Board

Specialist counsel and ethical perspective. Advisors do not control verification outcomes.

Pastor Obaid
Advisory Board

Pastor Obaid

Advisor

Offers guidance and perspective based on experience in community engagement and leadership. Advisory role only.

Pastor Kashif Chand
Advisory Board

Pastor Kashif Chand

Advisor

Supports the organization through advisory input and ethical perspective in a consultative capacity.

Elder Irfan Tahir
Advisory Board

Elder Irfan Tahir

Advisor

Contributes experience and guidance to support the organization’s mission without involvement in daily operations.

Zamran Nassar
Advisory Board

Zamran Nassar

Advisor

Provides strategic insight and general advisory support limited to guidance, without executive or verification authority.

Evang. Khawar
Advisory Board

Evang. Khawar

Advisor

Supports the organization through advisory insight and community-oriented perspective.

Faisal Sarfaraz
Advisory Board

Faisal Sarfaraz

Legal Advisor (High Court Advocate)

Provides legal guidance on policies, contracts, MoUs, and partnerships; advises on compliance with applicable NGO, charity, and data protection laws. Advisory role only.

Section 04

Data & Analysis

Research quality and evidence support — separate from final verification judgments.

Amir Nisar
Data & Analysis

Amir Nisar

Data Analyst

Supports data organization, analysis, and reporting with a focus on accuracy and trend identification without determining final verification outcomes.

Our mission & approach

Learn how Hope Verify International supports donor confidence through independent review.