Our Leadership
Professor Tahir Mahmood
Education & Technology Advisor
Professor Tahir Mahmood Chaudhry is a distinguished academic leader, strategist, and institution builder with over four decades of impact at the crossroads of education, technology, and governance.
He is Advisor – Higher Education Sector at Software Alliance Pakistan, Executive Director of Ovex Technologies and Falcon Consulting, and CEO of Falcon Engineering. In academia, he serves on the Board of Trustees of Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, the Advisory Board of Usman Institute of Technology, and the Corporate Advisory Council of CUST Islamabad, while having previously advised HEC's NCEAC and multiple ORIC and incubation councils.
A founding force behind the Pakistan Information Security Association, the Turnaround Management Association (Pakistan Chapter), and the Open Source Foundation's Industry–Academia Linkages, he also leads professional bodies including the Career Development Association, Computer Society of Pakistan, and Pakistan Society of Security Professionals.
Renowned for shaping national conversations on entrepreneurship, innovation, cybersecurity, and institutional excellence, Professor Tahir has advised vice chancellors, guided industry leaders, and inspired generations of students — a visionary whose leadership continues to transform Pakistan's knowledge economy.
Engineer Liaquat Ali
CEO, LA Consulting Corporation
Liaquat Ali is a business-savvy technology leader with over 40 years at the intersection of enterprise IT, digital transformation, and business strategy. He currently serves as CEO of LA Consulting Corporation, where he drives large-scale modernization initiatives for Fortune 500 and mid-market enterprises across aerospace, energy, consumer goods, manufacturing, and high-tech sectors.
An expert in procurement transformation, enterprise platforms, and systems integration, he has led end-to-end programs for global clients including Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprises, Cenovus, Johnson Controls, Carrier, and many other multibillion dollar US corporations. His expertise spans digital platforms, cloud migrations, data governance, and complex third-party system integrations.
With a rare ability to bridge boardroom vision and technical execution, Liaquat Ali has repeatedly delivered results: from improving global supply chain accuracy for technology leaders, to leading enterprise migrations from legacy environments, to designing compliance-driven integrations that safeguard operations in highly regulated industries.
Respected as a mentor, Liaquat Ali exemplifies the modern Chief Technology Officer: entrepreneurial, hands-on, and relentlessly focused on aligning technology with business growth.