The two awardees were nominated by IWEC partner, Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Nighat Shahid, CEO, Shan Industries, www.hinz.pk
Shan Industries was established by Nighat in 1992 and is an apparel and hosiery manufacturer and supplier of innerwear. The company offers an extensive range of women’s, men and children’s innerwear, outwear and casual wear. It has its own brand, Hinz, and has been selling its products locally and exporting to the UK. Hinz is also one of the leading knitwear brands in Pakistan. Nighat’s philosophy is to run her business honestly, fairly and with objectivity, responsibly and sustainably. She is very involved in supporting entrepreneurs and her community at large. She was also president of the Faisalabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Shan currently does business in Pakistan and the UK. Nighat would like to expand to European countries.
Huma Waheed, Director, The United Insurance Company of Pakistan, LTD, www.theunitedinsurance.com
The company was established in 1959 and Huma assumed a leadership role in 2003. The United Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited was operational in Pakistan including East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). UIC operating more than 100 branches all over Pakistan. UIC doing General business including Group Health Insurance, Travel Insurance (Health), Travel Bonds & Guarantees, Livestock and Crop Insurance. Huma’s experience in corporate law and IT has enabled her to help build the infrastructure, supplying innovation and modernization to the processes and to better serve their clients. She is also the Vice Chair of UIG Group of Companies providing additional business services and brokerage houses.
Today the company does business in several countries in the EU, Asia & the Middle East. They would like to further their expansion to other countries in these regions.
We look forward to honoring both of these successful women at our 16th Annual Conference in Turin Italy, Nov. 5-7th.