Nasir R Hashmi started Equinox Global early this year before that he was serving DF Real Estate LLC as a Chief Executive Officer since January 2024. He comes with a rich and diversified experience in leading real estate development and aviation projects

He is a graduate Aeronautical engineer and has a masters in aviation management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, USA.

✈ The construction and financial agreement negotiations for the Jinnah International Airport, Karachi as a team member of Bechtel International, USA.
✈ The financial and commercial negotiations for the New Terminal Complex at Lahore International Airport with Airsys ATM, France.
✈ Led the readiness project team of Bechtel International, USA during the construction of Jinnah International Terminal.
✈ Conceptualized the mixed development “Airport City” project for Jinnah International Airport, Karachi as a team member of a Malaysian and Singaporean company.
✈ Established Lynx Aviation, the first Business Charter Operator company in Pakistan, which operated Hawker 800XP aircraft.
✈ Established a multimedia company in Malaysia in 2009. In 2010, the company was awarded with Malaysian Super Corridor (MSC) Status by the Malaysian Government.
✈ Conceived and developed the world’s first Hajj Training Simulator (AHTS).
✈ Negotiated for a Venture Capital fund with Wadi Makkah & United Consulting Group, Jeddah Saudi Arabia.

Asma Khan is a seasoned leader who brings deep expertise in operations management and bringing a proven track record of driving efficiency and organizational success. As Vice President of Operations for a $100 million food manufacturing company, she oversaw critical business functions including HR, payroll, and recruiting, while also working closely with legal teams to manage complex union negotiations. Beyond her corporate accomplishments, Asma has made a significant impact in the nonprofit sector, where she has played an active role in organizing charitable events, leading fundraising initiatives, and managing financial planning efforts. Her blend of operational excellence and community engagement highlights her ability to deliver results in both corporate and philanthropic settings.

Falaknaz N Hashmi is a gold medalist in Mass Communication who began her career with Ogilvy & Mather as a copywriter, quickly rising to prominence as a Creative Director at J. Walter Thompson. Acknowledging her for originality and strategic insight..

She later carved a niche in journalism, gaining appreciation for her engaging celebrity interviews across major newspapers and magazines in the subcontinent. Over the years, she has had the privilege of interviewing legendary personalities, including Shashi Kapoor, Madam Noor Jahan, and Taz (lead singer of Stereo Nation), among many others.

Falaknaz N Hashmi is a gold medalist in Mass Communication who began her career with Ogilvy & Mather as a copywriter, quickly rising to prominence as a Creative Director at J. Walter Thompson. Acknowledging her for originality and strategic insight..

She later carved a niche in journalism, gaining appreciation for her engaging celebrity interviews across major newspapers and magazines in the subcontinent. Over the years, she has had the privilege of interviewing legendary personalities, including Shashi Kapoor, Madam Noor Jahan, and Taz (lead singer of Stereo Nation), among many others.

Falaknaz N Hashmi is a gold medalist in Mass Communication who began her career with Ogilvy & Mather as a copywriter, quickly rising to prominence as a Creative Director at J. Walter Thompson. Acknowledging her for originality and strategic insight..

She later carved a niche in journalism, gaining appreciation for her engaging celebrity interviews across major newspapers and magazines in the subcontinent. Over the years, she has had the privilege of interviewing legendary personalities, including Shashi Kapoor, Madam Noor Jahan, and Taz (lead singer of Stereo Nation), among many others.

Asma Khan is a seasoned leader who brings deep expertise in operations management and bringing a proven track record of driving efficiency and organizational success. As Vice President of Operations for a $100 million food manufacturing company, she oversaw critical business functions including HR, payroll, and recruiting, while also working closely with legal teams to manage complex union negotiations. Beyond her corporate accomplishments, Asma has made a significant impact in the nonprofit sector, where she has played an active role in organizing charitable events, leading fundraising initiatives, and managing financial planning efforts. Her blend of operational excellence and community engagement highlights her ability to deliver results in both corporate and philanthropic settings.

Asma Khan is a seasoned leader who brings deep expertise in operations management and bringing a proven track record of driving efficiency and organizational success. As Vice President of Operations for a $100 million food manufacturing company, she oversaw critical business functions including HR, payroll, and recruiting, while also working closely with legal teams to manage complex union negotiations. Beyond her corporate accomplishments, Asma has made a significant impact in the nonprofit sector, where she has played an active role in organizing charitable events, leading fundraising initiatives, and managing financial planning efforts. Her blend of operational excellence and community engagement highlights her ability to deliver results in both corporate and philanthropic settings.

Zia Khan has over 30 years of consulting experience working for leading technology organizations in the Americas and Europe. Zia brings rich product experience from working at organizations like ADP, PeopleSoft-Oracle, Workday and Infor. He has successfully managed a multimillion-dollar portfolio per quarter. He has a solid track record of leading, growing and assembling world class teams and scaling these organizations to become best in the industry. He has gained deep experience leading various consulting practices. Zia’s expertise include, overseeing multi-million-dollar implementations, directly managing a team of project managers, functional and technical consultants.

Over his tenure as an executive leader, he has been part of organizations where he was able to exponentially grow the team multiple times. Subsequently these organizations were acquired by organizations like IBM and Apex Systems.

Zia has won several accolades and recognition from the management team at these organizations. He also holds a B.S in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an MBA in Operations Management from Illinois Institute of Technology.

Zia Khan has over 30 years of consulting experience working for leading technology organizations in the Americas and Europe. Zia brings rich product experience from working at organizations like ADP, PeopleSoft-Oracle, Workday and Infor. He has successfully managed a multimillion-dollar portfolio per quarter. He has a solid track record of leading, growing and assembling world class teams and scaling these organizations to become best in the industry. He has gained deep experience leading various consulting practices. Zia’s expertise include, overseeing multi-million-dollar implementations, directly managing a team of project managers, functional and technical consultants.

Over his tenure as an executive leader, he has been part of organizations where he was able to exponentially grow the team multiple times. Subsequently these organizations were acquired by organizations like IBM and Apex Systems.

Zia has won several accolades and recognition from the management team at these organizations. He also holds a B.S in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an MBA in Operations Management from Illinois Institute of Technology.

Zia Khan has over 30 years of consulting experience working for leading technology organizations in the Americas and Europe. Zia brings rich product experience from working at organizations like ADP, PeopleSoft-Oracle, Workday and Infor. He has successfully managed a multimillion-dollar portfolio per quarter. He has a solid track record of leading, growing and assembling world class teams and scaling these organizations to become best in the industry. He has gained deep experience leading various consulting practices. Zia’s expertise include, overseeing multi-million-dollar implementations, directly managing a team of project managers, functional and technical consultants.

Over his tenure as an executive leader, he has been part of organizations where he was able to exponentially grow the team multiple times. Subsequently these organizations were acquired by organizations like IBM and Apex Systems.

Zia has won several accolades and recognition from the management team at these organizations. He also holds a B.S in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an MBA in Operations Management from Illinois Institute of Technology.

Mr. Hussain is a qualified accountant and has been serving as Senior Operations & Finance Professional for over 13 years managing and optimizing business operations. His core expertise includes financial management, developing financial feasibility, executing procurement plans, strategic project execution, and operational efficiency.

Notably, he led the security and surveillance project for the General Election across 6000 sites in Punjab, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills.

With more than 20 years of experience in finance and financial advisory, Mr. Naveed has extensive expertise in a variety of corporate advisory services, including M&As, venture capital, private equity, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). He was EVP of Cross Asset Advisory Group (CAAG) at AKD Securities Limited/AKD Group. Naveed has overseen key internal strategic transactions and has been Project Director for the privatization of SME Bank Limited under the Government’s privatization program, Key transaction advisory and structuring experience includes AKD Group’s strategic sell of Gawadar Port Companies to China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) in 2013 as well as stake sale of Dvcom Data (Private) Limited-having 1900 MHz spectrum to PTCL in 2015. He co-lead the merger and acquisition transaction of BIPL. Securities Limited and AKD Securities Limited. He also has been dealing in REIT Transactions including licensing matters and establishment of REITs. Other transactions include from Steel and Pharma sector. Additionally, Mr. Naveed was responsible for overseeing compliance, regulatory affairs, and taxation at AKD Group, with a strong focus on corporate laws, secretarial practices, prudential regulations, non-banking financial company rules and regulations, Pakistan Stock Exchange regulations, and corporate taxation. Mr. Naveed served as nominee directar from AKD Group on the board of portfolio companies of AKD Venture Fund Limited and oversaw the venture capital arm of AKD Group for more than 12 years.
Mr. Naveed holds a degree in commerce and subsequently embarked on the path of chartered accoun tancy and completed his five years articleship with Riaz Ahmad & Company, Chartered Accountants.

Mr. Khan has 23+ years of experience in Finance and Financial Advisory ranging from Merger & Acquisi tions, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and in other areas of corporate advisory.
His last association was with AKD Group in different roles like Chief Financial Officer, Business Develop ment and Advisory as an Executive Vice President of Cross Asset Advisory Group (CAAG) where he was responsible for the Group’s financial, tax and legal matters. He started his career working with A.F. Fergu son & Company, Chartered Accountants a member firm of Price Water House Coopers, and then worked for Credit Solutions Limited UK- part of The Crucible Group. At Crucible Group. Mr. Khan was actively involved in providing debt structuring advice to UK big blue-chip companies like Barclays Pic, Lloyds TSB & N-power. Mr. Khan has co-lead many projects in the space of Venture Capital, Private Equity, Merger & Acquisitions including acquisition of BIPL Securities Limited by AKD Securities Limited. He also has been dealing in REIT Transactions including licensing matters and establishment of REITs, He also co-leads in the formation of Pakistan’s firm Special Purpose Acquisition Company. Mr. Khan has done MBA in Finance & Accounts from Warwick University (UK) and the Institute of Business Administration, He has many certifications in different areas of the finance and was also a participant of Venture and Pri vate equity program of Harvard Business School (USA).

Nasir R Hashmi joined DF Real Estate LLC as a Chief Executive Officer in 2024. He comes with a rich and diversified experience in leading real estate development and aviation projects. His most recent engagement was with AKD Group Holding (Pvt) Limited as a Chief Executive Officer (Projects). Amongst his recent projects for AKD Group Holding is The Arkadians at DHA, Karachi, Pakistan. This development includes 6 Commercial & 13 Residential towers on 42 acres of land and was conceptualized and designed by ATKINS, UK.

He is a graduate Aeronautical engineer and has a masters in aviation management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, USA.

✈ The construction and financial agreement negotiations for the Jinnah International Airport, Karachi as a team member of Bechtel International, USA.
✈ The financial and commercial negotiations for the New Terminal Complex at Lahore International Airport with Airsys ATM, France.
✈ Led the readiness project team of Bechtel International, USA during the construction of Jinnah International Terminal.
✈ Conceptualized the mixed development “Airport City” project for Jinnah International Airport, Karachi as a team member of a Malaysian and Singaporean company.
✈ Established Lynx Aviation, the first Business Charter Operator company in Pakistan, which operated Hawker 800XP aircraft.
✈ Established a multimedia company in Malaysia in 2009. In 2010, the company was awarded with Malaysian Super Corridor (MSC) Status by the Malaysian Government.
✈ Conceived and developed the world’s first Hajj Training Simulator (AHTS).
✈ Negotiated for a Venture Capital fund with Wadi Makkah & United Consulting Group, Jeddah Saudi Arabia.

With more than 20 years of experience in finance and financial advisory, Mr. Naveed has extensive expertise in a variety of corporate advisory services, including M&As, venture capital, private equity, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). He was EVP of Cross Asset Advisory Group (CAAG) at AKD Securities Limited/AKD Group. Naveed has overseen key internal strategic transactions and has been Project Director for the privatization of SME Bank Limited under the Government’s privatization program, Key transaction advisory and structuring experience includes AKD Group’s strategic sell of Gawadar Port Companies to China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) in 2013 as well as stake sale of Dvcom Data (Private) Limited-having 1900 MHz spectrum to PTCL in 2015. He co-lead the merger and acquisition transaction of BIPL. Securities Limited and AKD Securities Limited. He also has been dealing in REIT Transactions including licensing matters and establishment of REITs. Other transactions include from Steel and Pharma sector. Additionally, Mr. Naveed was responsible for overseeing compliance, regulatory affairs, and taxation at AKD Group, with a strong focus on corporate laws, secretarial practices, prudential regulations, non-banking financial company rules and regulations, Pakistan Stock Exchange regulations, and corporate taxation. Mr. Naveed served as nominee directar from AKD Group on the board of portfolio companies of AKD Venture Fund Limited and oversaw the venture capital arm of AKD Group for more than 12 years.
Mr. Naveed holds a degree in commerce and subsequently embarked on the path of chartered accoun tancy and completed his five years articleship with Riaz Ahmad & Company, Chartered Accountants.

A qualified accountant with a proven track record in Financial Management & Control, Internal Auditing, Compliance and Change Management for large, complex organizations, Mr. Safdar is a result-oriented professional with a strong commitment for excellence in the field of accountancy & finance and an effective communicator with ability to translate ideas into reality.  A self motivator who works well independently, as part of the team and has the capability to lead a large team.

Mr. Hussain is a qualified accountant and has been serving as Senior Operations & Finance Professional for over 13 years managing and optimizing business operations. His core expertise includes financial management, developing financial feasibility, executing procurement plans, strategic project execution, and operational efficiency.

Notably, he led the security and surveillance project for the General Election across 6000 sites in Punjab, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills.

Mr. Khan has 23+ years of experience in Finance and Financial Advisory ranging from Merger & Acquisi tions, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and in other areas of corporate advisory.
His last association was with AKD Group in different roles like Chief Financial Officer, Business Develop ment and Advisory as an Executive Vice President of Cross Asset Advisory Group (CAAG) where he was responsible for the Group’s financial, tax and legal matters. He started his career working with A.F. Fergu son & Company, Chartered Accountants a member firm of Price Water House Coopers, and then worked for Credit Solutions Limited UK- part of The Crucible Group. At Crucible Group. Mr. Khan was actively involved in providing debt structuring advice to UK big blue-chip companies like Barclays Pic, Lloyds TSB & N-power. Mr. Khan has co-lead many projects in the space of Venture Capital, Private Equity, Merger & Acquisitions including acquisition of BIPL Securities Limited by AKD Securities Limited. He also has been dealing in REIT Transactions including licensing matters and establishment of REITs, He also co-leads in the formation of Pakistan’s firm Special Purpose Acquisition Company. Mr. Khan has done MBA in Finance & Accounts from Warwick University (UK) and the Institute of Business Administration, He has many certifications in different areas of the finance and was also a participant of Venture and Pri vate equity program of Harvard Business School (USA).

Amber Israr brings value of 24 years of international experience in banking and financial institutions, including prestigious roles at Goldman Sachs in London and New York. She has served on multiple boards for VC start-ups  and a Microfinance Company in Pakistan. Amber comes with a history of leading sales, marketing, and investor relations teams, Amber brings strategic excellence and leadership to any board she serves on, making her a choice candidate for our board.

28+ years of in-depth and hands-on “C”management level experience with strong leadership and performance delivery expertise regionally and globally.

Founded companies in the brokerage and asset management industry, and expanded the same and managed successful acquisitions and exits.

Prior to joining TMT, he was the CEO of BIPL Securities Limited, CEO of Elixir Securities Limited and the Founding CEO of Alfalah GHP Investment Management Limited besides being the Founding Executive Director of Alfalah Securities Limited.

Mr. Tyler Jenkins has been in mortgage business since 2019. After graduation he joined family business. Currently he is Vice President of Hearth and Home Mortgage. He also served Kendall Bank as Vice President, mortgage operations.

Mr. Mark Jenkins has been in mortgage business for over 25 years. Currently he is President of Hearth and Home Mortgage. He also served Kendall Bank as Senior Vice President.

President & CEO, Bison State Bank, USA
As President & CEO of Bison State Bank, Mark Emley brings with him a wealth of knowledge and 40 years of experience in the banking industry. Graduating from Kansas State University with a BS in Business Administration, he then went on to receive his MBA from the University of Kansas. Mark leads Bison State Bank’s mission in bringing our local bank touch to complement our existing expertise in residential mortgage lending while expanding throughout the KC Metro area. In his free time, Mark enjoys playing golf, painting, and traveling with family.

An entrepreneur with vast working experience in Pakistan and Japan in the field of telecommunications, electrical and electronics, manufacturing, global trade in automotive industry, airlines catering and financial services.

Has business operations in United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and Pakistan.

Manages sizeable financial assets including real estate and financial instruments.

Founder and owner of the United Techno Group of Companies.

Nasir R Hashmi joined DF Real Estate LLC as a Chief Executive Officer in 2024. He comes with a rich and diversified experience in leading real estate development and aviation projects. His most recent engagement was with AKD Group Holding (Pvt) Limited as a Chief Executive Officer (Projects). Amongst his recent projects for AKD Group Holding is The Arkadians at DHA, Karachi, Pakistan. This development includes 6 Commercial & 13 Residential towers on 42 acres of land and was conceptualized and designed by ATKINS, UK.

He is a graduate Aeronautical engineer and has a masters in aviation management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, USA.

✈ The construction and financial agreement negotiations for the Jinnah International Airport, Karachi as a team member of Bechtel International, USA.
✈ The financial and commercial negotiations for the New Terminal Complex at Lahore International Airport with Airsys ATM, France.
✈ Led the readiness project team of Bechtel International, USA during the construction of Jinnah International Terminal.
✈ Conceptualized the mixed development “Airport City” project for Jinnah International Airport, Karachi as a team member of a Malaysian and Singaporean company.
✈ Established Lynx Aviation, the first Business Charter Operator company in Pakistan, which operated Hawker 800XP aircraft.
✈ Established a multimedia company in Malaysia in 2009. In 2010, the company was awarded with Malaysian Super Corridor (MSC) Status by the Malaysian Government.
✈ Conceived and developed the world’s first Hajj Training Simulator (AHTS).
✈ Negotiated for a Venture Capital fund with Wadi Makkah & United Consulting Group, Jeddah Saudi Arabia.