Key Leadership
Al Sharqi Shipping is a leader in the logistics industry with more than 30 years of experience in guiding and moving freight across the globe.
Leading from the front
Powered by our people, Al Sharqi Shipping consistently delivers reliable, personable and attentive service.
Muhammad Rafiq
Managing Director
After over a decade at UASC (United Arab Shipping Company), Mr. Rafiq founded Al Sharqi Shipping in 1989. With 45 years in shipping, logistics, and management, he has guided the company through periods of expansion and contraction.
Kashif Rafiq
Director of Al Sharqi Shipping
Kashif has been the group CEO since (2010) Through his leadership the company has added multiple products increasing the logistics’ product portfolio from single direction to multi-directional, multi-mode and multi-enterprise.
Asif Rafiq
COO (Chief Operating Officer)
Known for his operational expertise, Asif Rafiq has been the COO since 2016. He has held various leadership roles in finance, general management, and corporate development at Al Sharqi Shipping in the UAE, Pakistan, and Tanzania.
Wasif Rafiq
Manager Procurement and Revenue Optimization
Wasif Rafiq has achieved significant business results, leading development, negotiation, and implementation of strategic pricing to respond to market shifts, strengthen position, and create sustainable, profitable competitive advantages.
Sadaf Rafiq
Head of Procurement and Revenue Optimization
Harvard Graduate Sadaf Rafiq, with a global perspective, swiftly tunes into organizational needs. She leads the pricing strategy, develops KPIs, and enhances skills in pricing fundamentals and profit management and pricing analytics
Imtiyaz Khan
Finance Manager and Cost Management, MIS Development
An MBA-qualified professional with over 11 years of experience in FP&A, Financial/Strategic Reporting, Business Cost Management, Process Optimization, MIS Development, and Financial Reporting at Al Sharqi.
Bilal Amin
Account Payable Manager
Bilal exemplifies grit and perseverance. He began his 15-year journey with Al Sharqi in Pakistan as an Accountant in 2006, later moving to Dubai HQ and assuming specialized roles. Now, he leads a team overseeing Revenue, Payables, and Treasury.