Anwar Qayum Sher, 892/Ayub

 

Anwar Qayum Sher

By Kazi Zulkader Siddiqui, 671/Latif

Anwar Qayum Sher, kit no. 892/Ayub House joined Cadet College Petaro in 1967 and left the college in 1972 after completing his Intermediate.

He was born on 8 August 1955, and got married to Mrs. Eileen Verdieck on 3 November 2007.

Anwar was recognized for his leadership qualities and was appointed the JUO of Ayub House in 1971-72. He also became the captain of the College Hockey team during his last year at Petaro. He was always good at sports.

After leaving Petaro, Anwar Sher graduated from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, and completed his MSc in International Relations in 1976.

Anwar has been a very successful businessman in the UAE. He was the Chief Executive Officer of the Union National Bank, Abu Dhabi from 1991-1999, with a responsibility to oversee the total operations of the bank. He then formed his own consulting company called Sher Consulting in 1999, which he still operates.

In the meantime, he has also kept other business interests as well. He was the Director of I&M Galadari Group, UAE from 2004 to 2007, and has been the Managing Director of Equine Management Services since 2007. They design, construct and operate special equine projects, from entertainment to pure sports, and at times are investors as well.