Chief Executive Officer
Tariq nawaz is the president & ceo of centennial group. prior to forming the centennial group, tariq has held several prestigious positions in senior & executive management for two decades with wapda, civil aviation authority, private airline, construction and oil & gas companies. he has extensive international experience across the globe, especially in pakistan, United Arab Emirates, qatar, singapore, malaysia, azerbaijan, south africa, united kingdom and the united states of america.
He received his formal education from the university of engineering and technology lahore, with an honors bachelors in electrical engineering. he went on to pursue his masters in business administration (finance & marketing) from the college of business administration, philippines. he is a member of the pakistan engineering council, pakistan engineering congress, and institution of electrical engineers.
Tariq has an experience for setting up the infrastructure and all the operational aspects of several operations, including their sales & marketing, administration, public relations and customer services.
Alia Tariq, Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Philosophy, and Sociology brings two decades of executive leadership in strategic communications, commercial growth, and complex media management to Centennial Group.
Key Experience & Responsibilities:
Centennial Group: Directs corporate governance, market positioning, and operational communications across energy logistics, defense procurement, and international trading initiatives.
Commercial Revenue Leadership: Transformed business operations at The Friday Times as Head of the Business Department, delivering measurable revenue expansion.
Hospitality & Reputation Management: Directed media strategy, high-stakes crisis communications, and corporate branding for seven years at Pearl Continental Lahore (Hashoo Group) following key PR roles at Avari Lahore.
Global Events & Media: Managed PR and event execution for the World of Tomorrow international conference series.
General Manager
Director Finance & Marketing
Dr. Abdul Rauf Rind, a renowned pediatric surgeon and leading businessman in Russia, was appointed Honorary Consul General of Pakistan in Saint Petersburg in 2007. He has been instrumental in strengthening Pakistan-Russia relations, particularly in the energy and Petroleum Sector, fostering strategic partnerships between Russian refineries, Gazprom, Rosneft, and major oil companies in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan.
With his extensive network, Dr. Rind has facilitated high-level engagements between Pakistan’s Ministry of Petroleum and major energy stakeholders across Russia and Central Asia, supporting investment opportunities and energy cooperation. His expertise has been crucial in bridging Pakistan’s trade and energy needs with Russian and Central Asian oil and gas companies.
Beyond his contributions to the energy sector, Dr. Rind has played a key role in enhancing trade, education, and cultural exchange between Pakistan and Russia. He has organized numerous business forums, cultural programs, and diplomatic meetings, including engagements with the Governor’s Office in Saint Petersburg, Pakistani officials, and leading business delegations.
His representation of Pakistan at global economic platforms, including the World Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg, further underscores his commitment to strengthening international ties.
Malik Naeem Khan serves as Senior Advisor – Corporate Development to Centennial Petroleum, advising on corporate development, capital markets strategy, mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, international business development, and long-term growth initiatives. He operates independently of the Company’s day-to-day management.
Mr. Khan is the Founder & Managing Principal of HighWater Capital Partners, an investment and advisory firm focused on maritime, energy, infrastructure, and industrial investments.
He began his career in 1995 and has since built more than three decades of international experience across investment banking, corporate finance, structured finance, shipping, principal investing, and strategic advisory, with assignments spanning Africa, the Middle East, Japan, Europe, and the United States.
Prior to founding HighWater Capital Partners, Mr. Khan established CapeShore Maritime Partners in 2011, a specialist maritime investment boutique engaged in proprietary investment and the ownership and operation of bulk carriers, container vessels, project cargo ships, and ship recycling assets. The firm built out and operated a diversified fleet from 2014, successfully divesting its assets by 2021. Since CapeShore’s founding in 2011, Mr. Khan has been involved in over 100 vessel transactions spanning acquisitions, disposals, financings, and technical and commercial oversight, building an extensive track record in maritime asset investment, financing, and operations.
Before entering maritime investment, Mr. Khan spent over 15 years in senior investment banking and corporate finance roles. He served as Head of Investment Banking at United Capital Bank, covering North African markets, and as a Senior Member of the Investment Banking team at ORIX Group, where he advised corporate and public-sector clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, recapitalizations, financial restructurings, privatizations, joint venture investments, and capital raising initiatives. He began his career in wealth management with Raymond James Financial in the United States before joining the Private Client Division at Bankers Trust.
Mr. Khan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Rochester, USA, and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management, UK.
Senior Advisor – Corporate Development
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