Al Ahad Group: Investing across 8+ countries in the MENA region and beyond.
Sitara Brooj Akbar serves as Chief Financial Officer of Al Ahad Group. Her background brings together financial compliance, scientific research, public leadership, and an award-winning academic record, supporting the group's governance and long-term growth ambitions.
Sitara is an academic, multiple world record holder, gold medalist, cancer researcher, scientist, youth ambassador, motivational speaker, and women's rights advocate. Her early public speaking career began at age five, and she went on to become known internationally for academic milestones across O Levels, A Levels, IELTS, and professional certification.
At Al Ahad Group, her breadth of experience supports finance leadership with a strong emphasis on integrity, structured decision-making, compliance awareness, and cross-sector perspective.
First came to public attention for addressing gatherings and appearing on national television at a young age.
Set Pakistani and world records after passing O Level in five subjects by age 11.
Completed A Levels at an age when most students are still in early secondary school.
Became the youngest Pakistan Youth Forum ambassador in the UAE at age 15.
Completed postgraduate studies at Oxford and built a research profile connected with the University of Oxford, NHS England, and Genomics England.
Received an invitation connected with Heidelberg, including engagement with civic and parliamentary representatives in Germany.