Leadership: Syed Pervez Shah

Pervez Shah is one of the most experienced entrepreneurs in Pakistan. With a brilliant record of over 45 years of experience in helping foreign oil giants explore oil in Pakistan. He is one of few manufacturers of LCM’s in all of Pakistan.

His father Syed Afzal Shah set up the foundations of Shanzay International (earlier known as Klay Masters) in early 1970’s. Soon after it’s inception Pervez Shah took a leading role in rapidly expanding into the oil and gas exploration sector. He also led the company through international expansion and diversified the product range adding many precious commodities.

Pervez Shah comes from a noble family – As both his parents Syed Afzal Shah (father) and Safia Sultana (mother) along with other extended family members were all well-established businessmen who at the time of Pakistan’s Independence in 1947, sacrificed their work to play an active role in the Independence along with founder of the nation Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

Having inherited that humanitarian spirit, Syed Pervez Shah served as an active member and eventually the president of Rotary Foundation (mid-town chapter) in the 1990’s.
He then joined All Pakistan China Friendship Association (APCFA) and worked tirelessly to foster and develop a closer understanding between Pakistan and China. He recently served as the PRESIDENT OF APCFA when he received an award from the Chinese President (Xi Jinping) for leading ‘Pak-China Friendship Association’ and promoting bilateral relations n cultural exchange!