- Leadership & Governance
Executive Leadership
The team leading our programs, operations and mission on a daily basis.
- Our Leadership
Leading With Experience,
Guided by Purpose
Our Executive Leadership team is responsible for turning strategy into action running our programs, managing our teams across regions, and ensuring every dollar and every decision serves the communities we work with. Together, they bring decades of combined experience in humanitarian response, international development, finance and operations.
While the Board sets direction and the Advisory Council offers guidance, our executive team carries the day-to-day responsibility of delivering on our mission overseeing everything from emergency response coordination to long-term program design and donor accountability.
- Leadership Team
Meet Our Executive Team
Amanzeb Ansari
Over 10 years leading humanitarian and development organizations across conflict and post-conflict settings.
Murtaza Qasemi
Manages relationships with governments, donors, and institutional partners worldwide.
Dr. Haroon Hairan
Oversees the design and delivery of our global education, health and community development programs.
Toryali Takal
Leads emergency response coordination across active crisis zones.
Nahid Ali Khan
Leads the team responsible for tracking program impact, ensuring accountability and driving evidence-based improvements across all regions.
Abdul Wahab Qarizada
Guides policy development and strategic planning, turning organizational priorities into clear plans that advance the mission.
- WHY WE DO THIS WORK
Building Programs That Make Difference
We started LEAD International Development because we saw real needs in communities that weren't being met. We don't have all the answers, but we are committed to listening, learning and building programs that truly help.
"They didn't just bring aid they brought back
our sense of dignity."