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Team Members

Toaha Qureshi MBE

Toaha Qureshi MBE

Chief Executive Officer

Toaha was appointed as the Interim Chief Executive in late 2018. He has an extensive background in housing, education, community development and rehabilitation.

Savio Fernandes

Savio Fernandes

Associate Director of Governance, Legal, Risk and Compliance

Savio joined the Ash Shahada team in September 2024. He is an experienced Head of Service and Business Operations leader, who specialises in change management, enhancing organisational services and enriching the customer experience.

Tasnim Karati

Tasnim Karati

Admin Assistant

Tasnim joined us in 2023 as an admin assistant. She has achieved a Bachelors and Master of Arts in International relations. She recently moved from Dubai to the United Kingdom, In Dubai she did an internship in the Consulate General of Iraq.

Tamseel Abbasi MSc

Tamseel Abbasi MSc

SEA Assistant (Finance and Admin)

Tamseel joined the Association in 2022 and is currently working as a SEA Assistant (Finance and Admin). Tamseel holds master’s degrees in business administration...

Iqra Tanveer

Iqra Tanveer

Quality Analyst

As a seasoned Quality Analyst with extensive experience in Software Testing and Test Automation. As a Quality Assurance Manager, she led software testing projects, developed test plans, and utilized automation tools to reduce testing time. Her collaborative approach and strong technical skills ensured efficient resolution and successful launches of web and mobile applications.

Hassan Ubaid

Hassan Ubaid

Project Support Officer

Hassan joined the Association in 2024 as a Project Support Officer and is a dedicated part-time team member. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in
international project management from Northumbria University’s London Campus.

Umar Mahmood LLM, MA

Umar Mahmood LLM, MA

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Umar joined Ash Shahada in 2018. He brings a wealth of management experience from the higher education sector..

Zohara Palmer

Zohara Palmer

Office Manager

Zohara Joined the Association in 2023 as the Office Manager responsible for ensuring day to day activities of the Association are being carried out providing high delivery of customer service.

Abdelkader Khiar

Abdelkader Khiar

Finance Officer

Abdelkader is a finance professional who holds a postgraduate diploma in leadership and management. He is currently in charge of the finance at Ash-Shahada.

Hamza Yaqub

Hamza Yaqub

Systems & Data Officer

Hamza joined the Association in 2023 as System and Data Officer and is a full time member of staff. He recently completed his Master degree in International Business...

Muhammad Talha

Muhammad Talha

Data Input Administrator

Muhammad Talha is currently working as a Data Input Administrator at Ash-Shahada Housing Association, a position he began in March 2024. His duties include data entry tasks such as recording receipts and maintaining the tenant register, processing housing applications, and assisting with maintenance reports. He also visits properties to inspect maintenance needs, manages documentation with the finance officer, and supports the London team.

Mojisola Oladipupo

Mojisola Oladipupo

Associate Director of Housing

Mojisola joined Ash-Shahada HA as Associate Director of Housing in September 2024. A leader who leads by her own passion for excellent service delivery, she is skilled in team building and restructuring.

Faizan Shaikh

Faizan Shaikh

Assistant Manager

Faizan joined Ash Shahada Housing Association as an Assistant Manager in December 2023. He is also a Cluster Representative for various properties and serves as a Maintenance Manager, where he checks and verifies all maintenance work that is carried out.

Zain Ali

Zain Ali

SEA Compliance Officer

Zain joined the Association in 2023 as the SEA Compliance Officer. He is a graduate professional with a degree in Business and Finance.

Hassan Hammad MSc

Hassan Hammad MSc

Project Manager Intern

Hassan joined us in 2023. His responsibilities include communication, reporting and change management, with particular focus on managing the current as well as upcoming projects...

Zeeshan Ali

Zeeshan Ali

Data Input Administrator

Zeeshan Ali joined Ash Shahada in 2024 as a Data Administrator with the SEA team. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Pakistan and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in civil engineering. Zeeshan brings a wealth of experience to his role, having worked for five years as a civil engineer in the Gulf region, specifically in Saudi Arabia.

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