Naveed Ahmad Gillani

Naveed Ahmad Gillani is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in the palm oil and consumer goods sectors. Serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Apical Pakistan since December 2017, Naveed oversees diverse business segments, including CIF trading and tank storage. Previously, Naveed was the Country Head & Director for Apical Group and played a pivotal role in establishing Apical Pakistan as the sales and marketing arm for Royal Golden Eagle Group. Earlier roles included General Manager Sales at Mezan Group, where Naveed laid the foundation for a five-year transformation, and Head of Sales & Trade Marketing at IFFCO, leading significant organizational growth. At Dalda Foods, Naveed achieved a remarkable 5x5 vision ahead of schedule, enhancing market share substantially. Other notable positions include National Sales Manager at Dalda Foods and various sales management roles at Continental Biscuits and Lotte Kolson. Naveed holds an MA in Political Science from the University of the Punjab and an MBA in Marketing from Preston University.