Board Members

Are you passionate about creating a positive impact in your community? Do you experience in leadership, finance, or property management? Our housing association is seeking dedicated individuals to join our board of directors. As a board member, you will the opportunity to shape the future of our community and ensure that our residents access to safe, affordable housing. If you are interested in making a difference and have the skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply today. Click the below button to fill out the form and apply now.

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Dr Fayyaz Qadir

Chair

Dr Fayyaz has 20 years’ experience from both public and private sectors in transport planning, forecasting, appraisal, business case and project management...

Meekaaeel Valimohamed

Treasurer & Chair of Assurance and Risk Committee

Meekaaeel is a qualified chartered accountant having completed his ACCA qualification and achieving a first-class honour in BSc Accounting and Finance at Bayes Business School

Hasina Begum

Tenant Board Member

Hasina joined the Board in 2025 and holds a BA Combined Honours in Criminology and Psychology, equipping her with a strong understanding of social dynamics and
individual behavior.

Sofiah Shazali

Vice Chair & Chair of Operations Committee

Sofiah completed her MSc in International Business with merit from the Grenoble Graduate Business School. She has experience in the financial services and learning & development sector...

Aamir Adia

Member of Assurance & Risk Committee

Aamir joined the board in 2024 and graduated from Kingston University in 2018. He is currently working as a Principal Quantity Surveyor in the City of London. He has over 14 years of experience in the construction industry.

Adam Lowe

Board Member

Adam is a senior data engineer with extensive experience in designing and delivering resilient, high-quality data solutions that enhance organisational performance and strategic decision-making.

Ali Naveed

Vice Chair

Naveed joined the Board in 2025 and is a seasoned business executive with
over two decades of experience in the housing and property sector.

Afifah Rubab

Tenant Board Member

Afifah serves as a dedicated Board member of Ash-Shahada, bringing a unique and valuable perspective as both a tenant and a leader.