Mohammed Zaki Bashir named CEO of Gul Ahmed textile mills

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited has appointed Mohammed Zaki Bashir as its new chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2026, the company told the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

Bashir joined Gul Ahmed in 2005 and has been a board member since 2008. He holds a graduate degree in International Business from Regents Business School, UK, and is a certified director from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.

He holds key industry roles, including membership on the Executive Committee of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association, the Pakistan Textile Council, and participation in the Young Presidents Organization Pakistan and Entrepreneurs Organization since 2014.

Gul Ahmed has a long history, starting as a textile trading group in the early 1900s, launching manufacturing operations under GATM in 1953, and becoming a public limited company in 1955. The company operates as a composite textile mill producing and selling textile products, while its retail network spans more than 40 stores nationwide, offering fashion, clothing, and home accessories.

Officials said Bashir’s appointment reflects a strategic focus on leadership continuity and growth, reinforcing the company’s expansion in both manufacturing and retail sectors.