Axial Consulting – About

Axial Consulting is a boutique financial advisory firm for corporate finance and sustainability advisory solutions - helping startups, investors, and mid-market companies navigate complex transactions, optimize performance, and drive long-term value.

As a consulting arm of Saif Group - one of Pakistan’s largest services and industrial conglomerates, Axial provides high quality services to global clients looking for reliable partners to efficiently support their analytical work.

As the first foray by a large and respected local conglomerate into this market, a key differentiator for Axial is its ability to leverage the Group’s reputation, brand equity and connectivity to put together high-quality management teams and attract and retain talent. This ensures service quality, reliability and integrity!

Saif Group Portfolio

Ten sectors, one operating philosophy, building durable businesses across Pakistan and beyond.

    The Scale Behind Axial

    Axial draws on the operating discipline, capital and reputation of Saif Group — a diversified conglomerate that has built and run businesses across Pakistan for decades.

    1928 Operating businesses in Pakistan since
    $600M Asset base
    $250M Annual revenue
    6,000+ Individuals across the Group

    We are innovative

    • First GSM mobile cellular network in Pakistan
    • First municipal solid waste composting plant in Pakistan
    • First private undersea fibre-optic cable system in Pakistan
    • First Pakistan-managed textile spinning mill in Egypt

    We get things done

    • Founding sponsor of Pakistan's largest cement manufacturer
    • Founding sponsor of Pakistan's largest mobile network company
    • Founding sponsor of Pakistan's largest rooftop solar company

    Leadership

    Our People

    The Team Behind The Work

    Beyond our leadership, the professionals who deliver Axial's work day to day.

    Sajid Laeeq, CFA, ACA
    Sajid Laeeq, CFA, ACA
    Senior Manager | Corporate Finance Advisory
    Hassan Rasheed, ACA
    Hassan Rasheed, ACA
    Senior Manager | FP&A Lead
    Mustajab Dar, ACA, APFA
    Mustajab Dar, ACA, APFA
    Senior Manager | Corporate Finance Advisory
    Khan Sikandar Saeed
    Khan Sikandar Saeed
    Manager | FP&A Advisory
    Shayan Farooq
    Shayan Farooq
    Senior Associate | Strategy & Corporate Finance Advisory
    Mahad Aslam, ACA
    Mahad Aslam, ACA
    Associate | Corporate Finance Advisory
    M. Hassan Haider
    M. Hassan Haider
    Associate | Corporate Finance Advisory
    Farhan Haidar
    Farhan Haidar
    Associate | Corporate Finance Advisory
    Daud Shaukat Zuv
    Daud Shaukat Zuv
    Associate | Corporate Finance Advisory
    Muzzaien Hassan Abidi
    Muzzaien Hassan Abidi
    Analyst | Sustainability
    Zanib Abbasi
    Zanib Abbasi
    Analyst | Sustainability
    Awais Ejaz
    Awais Ejaz
    Analyst | Corporate Finance Advisory
    Awais Ejaz
    Bilal Afzal
    AI Analyst

    Consultants

    Adeel Abid
    Adeel Abid
    Senior Consultant, Carbon Markets
    Sundus Sohail
    Sundus Sohail
    Senior Consultant, Sustainability
    Muhammad Umer Kamal
    Muhammad Umer Kamal
    Senior Consultant, Sustainability
    Sahrish Baber Ali, CFA
    Sahrish Baber Ali, CFA
    Senior Consultant, Content Development
    Ayesha Younis
    Ayesha Younis
    Senior Consultant, Content Development
    Rafae Saigal
    Rafae Saigal
    Consultant, Legal
    Munib Ur Rehman
    Munib Ur Rehman
    Consultant, Corporate Finance Advisory

    Backed by decades of operating experience, built for what comes next.

    Connect with our team to learn how Axial, and the scale of Saif Group behind it, can support your next initiative.

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