Afghan Council of Great Britain is a self funded independent, non-profit and non-political community organisation by the people for the people by British citizens. We work in partnership with Afghan Business Association UK, British Afghan Chamber of Commerce and World Afghan Congress.
Great Britain is home to over 1 million people, who trace their heritage back to Afghanistan. We are working to ensure their full participation in British public life, where they can actively contribute and lead the social, political and business affairs of the nation.
Our Mission
Unify British Afghans to give them a united voice, promote and protect their best interests, and inform the world about them.
Our Leadership
Our organisation is led by a diverse, experienced and volunteer leadership team. The board of directors provides strategic direction and oversight. The advisory council provides strategic advice on matters concerning the council’s affairs and the management committee is responsible for everyday operations of the organisation.
MOHAMMAD HOTAK
Patron & Chairman
Dr Hotak is a doctor turned entrepreneur and social leader . He is a strong tri-sector leader with extensive experience in the public, private and nongovernmental sectors. Dr Hotak is the founder and board member of Hotak Healthcare, Invest In Great Britain, British Afghan Chamber of Commerce, Afghana Foundation and Afghan Business Association UK. He is a young British Afghan leader on a mission to put the identity and contributions of Afghan diaspora on the map of the world.
Dr Hotak is a renowned speaker on Afghanistan, Asia and entrepreneurship chairing global conferences on these topics. He has appeared on BBC, Al Jazeera, Islam Channel, Voice of America, Tolo, Ariana and Foreign Policy Magazine. Dr Hotak holds an MBChB in Medicine from Leeds Medical School and certificates in International Organisation Management, Globalisation and Leadership.
SAIF QAZIZADA
Director
Mr Qazizda is a highly qualified management executive and serial entrepreneur with a strong background in risk assurance, information technology and cyber security. He has worked as a cyber security expert with leading global technology firms such as Computer Science Corporation (CSC), International Business Machines (IBM), financial consulting firm KPMG, Direct Line Insurance and Bupa Healthcare. Mr Qazizada brings with him in-depth experience of information security, risk assurance, organisational governance and leadership. He has been a trusted adviser to global multinationals and international government agencies. He is the founder of Qazizada IS Consulting Ltd, British Digital Chamber of Commerce, Afghan Business Association and British Afghan Chamber of Commerce.
He holds a B.Sc in Computing and an M.Sc in Internet Security.
DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS
Dr Abbas Najafi
Professor Huma Siyavash
Dr Baljeet Singh
Dr Zarlasht Rahimzada
Mr Farhad Hotak
Dr Abdul Samad Baloch