TVI is governed by its Board of Trustees (BoT). The Board is the key policy making and governance body of the organization and works independently. It formulates and approves policies and organizational systems.
Currently the BoT consists of eight board members and is headed by Chairman – Management Committee. Other office bearers of the Management Committee are Vice-Chairman and General Secretary. Management Committee have been given powers and responsibilities by the other board members for the management and overseeing / controlling of the organization affairs.
Mr. Irfan Iqbal
Chairman
Mr. Irfan Iqbal is a chairman of Nova Leathers Pvt. Ltd. He is a prominent member of the business community in Pakistan and has lent his support to numerous charitable endeavors in Pakistan. He is also the Chairman of the Mother and Child Care Trust (MCCT). MCCT provides affordable health care interventions at community level and educates people in good sanitation and hygiene practices.
Mr. Naseem Iqbal
Founder Member & Vice Chairman
Mr. Naseem Iqbal is the CEO of Nova Leathers Pvt. Ltd. He is a very prominent member of the business community in Pakistan and has lent his support to numerous charitable endeavors in Pakistan. Apart from serving his duties as the Vice Chairman of TVI he also is a trustee of the Mother and Child Care Trust (MCCT). MCCT provides affordable health care interventions at community level and educates people in good sanitation and hygiene practices.
NOVA LEATHERS (PVT.) LIMITED is the biggest manufacturer of leather and leather garments in Pakistan. Established in 1986, NOVA LEATHERS (PVT.) LIMITED takes the forefront in having established an up to date modern leather hides and skin facility that takes on the responsibility of producing a wide variety of Real Leather ranging from Cow, Sheep, Goat and Buffalo leather.
Rehan Iqbal
General Secretary
Mr. Rehan Iqbal is a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur. He is the Director of Nova Leathers (Private) Limited, a well-established leather garment manufacturing company. With more than three decades of professional experience, he has played a significant role in the development and promotion of Pakistan’s leather garment and accessories sector. His commitment to quality, innovation, and global trade standards has contributed strengthen Pakistan’s presence in the global leather export market.
Alongside his professional achievements, Mr. Rehan Iqbal is also known for his philanthropic outlook and dedication to social welfare, actively supporting community initiatives and contributing to efforts that promote health and well-being
Dr. Tariq Iqbal Bhutta
Founder Member
Prof. Tariq Iqbal Bhutta is well-known pediatrician. Dr. Tariq Bhutta has served as professor at Nishtar Medical College Multan, Allama Iqbal Medical College Lahore and King Edward Medical College Lahore. He has also remained Principal of Nishtar Medical College from 1998-2000 and Dean of Medicine and Dentistry at Bahauddin Zakaria University, Multan for two years. Dr. Tariq
Bhutta was awarded a shield by Pakistan Paediatric Association for outstanding contribution to Paediatrics and he was also awarded Certificate by the Government of Pakistan for outstanding work in the field of EPI. He received President Gold Medal for outstanding services to Child Health in 1996. In 1993 he received “Olle Hanson” Award for outstanding work in the field of Rational Drug Use in Third World Countries.
He is member of Editorial Boards of Pakistan Journal of Paediatrics, Newsletter of Network for consumer protection in Pakistan, BHODI Calcutta, India and Diabetes Karachi, Pakistan. Dr. Bhutta has been affiliated with various professional organizations. Few of them are listed below:
· Advisory Board of the Association of Paediatric Societies of South East Asian Region (APSSEAR).1994-2004
· President, Pakistan Paediatric Association (Punjab) from 1988 – 1990 & 1994 to 1996
· Member of the Committee on Rational Drug Use – International Paediatric Association (IPA) from 1996
· Chairman Essential Drugs Committee IPA
· Member Pakistan TAG on Polio 2000 to date
· Member Regional TAG EPI EMRO 1996- 2008
· Chairman NITAG (National Immunization Technical Advisory Group) Pakistan 2003 to date
· Chairman Polio Eradication Certification Committee 2000 to date
· Member Global advisory committee on Polio 2007
· Founder member and Ex-Vice President of NETWORK FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION formerly known as Network for Rational Drug Use for Children in Pakistan in 1990
· Chairman, Board of Director Network for consumer protection in Pakistan 2004-2008
· Member American Academy of Paediatrics (International Child Health Section)
· Member Ethic committee Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre 2004 to date
· Member Afghanistan Technical advisory committee 2012
Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed Soomro
Member
Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed Soomro is a well-known businessman and philanthropist. He holds a B.A (Honors) degree in Economics from the University of Karachi and has a wide and rich experience in various fields of finance and management. Presently, he is Honorary Consul General for republic of Tunisia, Director Park-Davis, Pfizer Laboratories. He is also member of Board of Governors of Karachi Grammar School, IBA, Sukkur, NASRA Public School and Army Public School, Shikarpur.
Mr. Soomro is chairman of The Haji Moula Bukhsh (HMB) Trust. HMB is a non-profitable, voluntary Organization, registered under the Trust Act of Pakistan. The HMB Trust is committed to eradicating illiteracy by imparting quality education at low cost / no cost, plus improving quality of life of the people of Pakistan by providing free health facility /at subsidized rates.
Prof. Huma Arshad Cheema
Member
Prof. Huma Arshad Cheema is a renowned Pediatric Gastroenterologist-Hepatologist & Nutrition expert based in Lahore. Prof. Huma joined Trust for Vaccines & Immunization in January 2022. She has established First Fellowship Program for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology in Pakistan. She has established first Genetic diseases of Children center in Pakistan at Children’s Hospital Lahore and tested 2500 patients and their parents free of charge in collaboration with a German Organization.
She has also established first Lysosomal Storage Disease LSD diagnostic and treatment center at Children’s Hospital Lahore. She received lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 from the International Society of Genetic and rare diseases for lifelong dedication to research, global patient care and clinical counseling in the field of Lysosomal Storage Disorders.
She completed her graduation (MBBS) from Punjab University Lahore in 1992, MRCP from Royal College of Physician United Kingdom in 1995 and DPGN – Diplomat Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition with distinction and Gold medal University of London UK in Nov 1995.
Prof Huma has been and is associated with various national and international organizations:
• Professor and Head Dept. of Pediatric Gastroenterology-Hepatology & Nutrition. The Children’s Hospital & Institute of Child Health Lahore, Pakistan.
• Focal person Punjab Pediatric Liver and Bone Marrow Transplant program and she has pioneered the First Bone marrow Transplant center at Children’s Hosp. Lahore. She is Director Research and Head IRB Children’s Hospital Lahore.
• National Director Fellowship program in Pediatric Gastroenterology-Hepatology and Nutrition: College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP)
• Chairperson Pakistan Pediatric Association Gastroenterology-Hepatology and Nutrition group
• Organizer yearly international Congresses of Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology at the Children’s Hospital from 2000 onwards
• Professor / Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology-Hepatology Children Hospital & Institute of Child Health Lahore 6 June 2007-todate (13 years), Associate Professor (3Years) & Assistant Professor (6 years)
• Trained at Guy’s Hospital & St Bartholomew’s Hospital London UK (1991,1995), & Worked as Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology-Hepatology at Asir Central Teaching Hospital KSA (1996-1998)
Tauqir Tariq
Member
Mr. Tauqir Tariq is a prominent figure in Pakistan’s textile industry, primarily recognized for his leadership role as a Director and Chairman in the management group of Quetta Textile Mills Limited, a public company listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Beyond his direct corporate roles, Mr. Tariq is an active voice in the industry. He is also the patron in chief of Kotri Association of Trade & Industries & Jamshoro Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He has also been cited in industry discussions, offering insights on market practices and challenges, such as the quality of locally sourced cotton and its impact on the textile and spinning industry. Through his multi-faceted role, Tauqir Tariq is a key contributor to Pakistan’s textile manufacturing and export landscape.