IBA’s Executive Director, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, honoured with the Prestigious CEO Award at the CEO Summit, Islamabad

September 06, 2025: IBA Karachi is proud to announce that its Executive Director, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, has been honored with the Prestigious CEO Award at the CEO Summit held in Islamabad, hosted by CEO Club Pakistan and the World CEO Forum.

The Award recognizes Dr. Zaidi's outstanding leadership, vision, and transformative contributions to higher education in Pakistan. Under his stewardship, IBA has strengthened its academic excellence, fostered global collaborations, and recently achieved the prestigious AACSB Accreditation, placing IBA among the top 6% of business schools worldwide.

The accolade is a testament to Dr. Zaidi's outstanding Leadership, Vision, and transformative contributions to Higher Education in Pakistan and is a testament to his dedication to shaping IBA Karachi as a World Class institution of Innovation, Inclusivity, Diversity and Global Competitiveness.

About IBA Karachi:

IBA Karachi, Pakistan’s leading and most prestigious institution of higher education, has nurtured generations of trailblazers, with 22,000+ alumni driving innovation and leading organizations across the globe. Equipped with stateof- the-art infrastructure, modern learning spaces, and cutting-edge facilities, IBA offers a world-class education that empowers students to shape the future. Committed to inclusivity, diversity and sustainability, IBA fosters an ecoconscious campus community, continuously reducing its carbon footprint through impactful green initiatives. With a rich legacy and an unwavering pursuit of progress, IBA continues to redefine leadership, excellence, and impact.