Building and sustaining a successful enterprise requires more than operational excellence. It demands strategic foresight, the ability to navigate complexity, and the leadership capability to create lasting value across generations and business cycles.
Mr. Kaiwan Hamid Raja, Managing Director & CEO, AVT Channels, shares his experience with the Owners and Directors Executive Management Programme (ODEMP) and reflects on how it broadened his perspective on leadership, business growth, governance, innovation, and long-term sustainability.
Designed specifically for owners, directors, and senior leaders of established organisations and family businesses, ODEMP equips participants with the frameworks and insights required to scale enterprises, strengthen competitiveness, drive innovation, manage succession, leverage technology, and lead sustainable growth. The programme enables leaders to step back from day-to-day operations and focus on strategic decisions that shape their organisations' futures.
Programme Directors: Dr.
Jawad Syed & Dr. Shakeel Sadiq Jajja
Learn more: https://redc.lums.edu.pk/.../owners-and-directors...
Rausing Executive Development Centre - REDC, LUMS
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Over the years, we have backed our steady growth through the in-depth research and a solid grasp on the needs of the modern businesses in our programmes.
Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC), part of the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at LUMS, is a premier executive education provider empowering leaders and organisations through open enrolment and custom programmes. Strategically placed under the aegis of the Suleman Dawood School of Business at LUMS, Rausing Executive Development Centre began as a center of excellence with an aim
17/06/2026
The AI-Enabled Organisations: Strategy to Action for Senior Executives programme concluded at the Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC), LUMS, bringing together senior leaders to explore how organisations can move from understanding artificial intelligence to creating tangible business value through its strategic adoption.
Led by our distinguished faculty, Dr. Suleman Shahid, and Dr. Ussama Yaqub, the programme provided participants with a comprehensive learning journey covering AI fundamentals, generative AI, organisational transformation, AI strategy, governance, data foundations, innovation, ethics, compliance, and emerging agentic AI systems. Through case discussions, hands-on exercises, and practical applications, participants examined how leading organisations are leveraging AI to enhance decision-making, redesign processes, strengthen competitive advantage, and drive innovation at scale.
The programme challenged executives to look beyond AI as a technology initiative and instead view it as a strategic organisational capability. Participants leave equipped with a stronger understanding of how to develop AI-ready organisations, build responsible AI practices, identify value-creation opportunities, and lead transformation in an increasingly AI-driven business environment.
As AI continues to reshape industries and redefine competitive advantage, organisations will be distinguished not by access to technology alone, but by leaders who can translate technological potential into sustainable business impact.
Building high-performing organisations therefore requires leaders and managers who understand how to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent effectively.
The Building Blocks of Human Resource Management programme at the Rausing Executive Development Centre provides participants with a practical understanding of the core principles, processes, and practices that underpin effective people management.
From talent acquisition and performance management to employee development, engagement, and organisational effectiveness, the programme equips participants with the knowledge and frameworks needed to align people practices with business objectives and create stronger workplace outcomes.
Because organisational success is ultimately built on the capability, commitment, and performance of people.
Programme Directors: Dr. Jawad Syed & Dr. Muhammad AbdurRahman Malik
Learn more: https://redc.lums.edu.pk/open-programs/building-blocks-of-human-resource-management?poid=1499
In an increasingly complex environment, effective decision-making requires more than experience and intuition, it demands structured thinking, analytical rigour, and the ability to solve problems systematically.
The Problem Solving and Decision Making programme at the Rausing Executive Development Centre, SDSB, is designed to help professionals strengthen their ability to diagnose challenges, evaluate alternatives, and make sound decisions in the face of uncertainty.
Through practical frameworks, experiential learning, and real-world applications, participants develop the mindset and tools required to tackle complex business problems with greater confidence, clarity, and effectiveness.
Because better decisions do not happen by chance, they result from disciplined thinking.
Programme Director: Dr. Shakeel Sadiq Jajja, PhD
Co-Programme Director: Dr. Ussama Yaqub
Learn more: https://redc.lums.edu.pk/open-programs/problem-solving-and-decision-making?poid=1498
Islamic banking today demands more than technical knowledge of products and processes. It requires leaders who understand the principles, strategic foundations, and broader economic role of Islamic finance. REDC SDSB's programme on Islamic Banking for Executives is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and perspective needed to navigate the evolving landscape of Islamic finance with greater confidence and clarity.
Mr. Bilal Ali Peerzada, Area Manager, Meezan Bank Limited, shares his reflections on the programme and how the learning experience enhanced his understanding of Islamic banking beyond products and operations, providing valuable insights into its underlying philosophy, governance mechanisms, and strategic relevance.
His experience reflects the programme's broader impact in helping executives connect Shariah principles with contemporary business realities, engage more meaningfully in strategic discussions, and contribute to the sustainable growth and development of the Islamic finance industry.
Programme Director: Dr. Saad Azmat
Learn more: https://redc.lums.edu.pk/open-programs/islamic-banking-for-executives?poid=1575
11/06/2026
The Developing Future Leaders programme concluded at the Rausing Executive Development Centre, LUMS, bringing together emerging leaders for an intensive learning journey focused on building the capabilities required to lead teams, navigate complexity, and create meaningful organisational impact.
Led by our expert programme faculty, Dr. Jamshed H. Khan, Dr. Jawad Syed and Dr. Saad Azmat, the programme provided participants with a comprehensive exploration of contemporary leadership challenges and opportunities. Through discussions, simulations, assessments, exercises, and case-based learning, participants engaged with critical themes including leadership styles, self-awareness, decision-making, customer centricity, financial literacy, negotiation, team building, design thinking, innovation, diversity, and leading across generations.
The programme challenged participants to look beyond functional expertise and develop the mindset, judgment, and interpersonal effectiveness required to lead in dynamic organisational environments. Through reflection, collaboration, and experiential learning, participants strengthened their ability to influence others, solve complex problems, build high-performing teams, and translate ideas into action.
As organisations prepare for the future, the programme reinforced a fundamental leadership imperative: sustainable success depends not only on developing capable managers, but on cultivating leaders who can inspire, adapt, and create value in an increasingly complex world.
04/06/2026
The Programme on Managing Marketing Channels: Redefining Go-To-Market Strategies (May 19 - 21, 2026) concluded at the Rausing Executive Development Centre, LUMS, equipping participants with practical insights into designing, managing, and transforming marketing channels in an increasingly dynamic business environment.
Led by Mr. Muhammad Luqman Awan, alongside faculty Dr. Ehsan ul Haque and Dr. Moeen Naseer Butt, the programme explored the strategic and operational dimensions of marketing channels — from foundational channel design and omnichannel experiences to e-commerce transformation, AI-driven value creation, and customer-centric strategy.
The learning experience was further enriched by a guest speaker session from Mr. Sharoon Saleem (Co-founder - Salesflo), who shared valuable industry perspectives, adding depth to the discussions.
Through interactive sessions, applied frameworks, and experiential learning, participants developed a deeper understanding of how organisations can align multiple channels, respond to evolving consumer behaviours, and execute go-to-market strategies effectively.
The programme reinforced that winning in today’s market requires more than channel presence — it demands integration, innovation, and a relentless focus on delivering seamless customer experiences.
The Islamic Banking for Executives programme, jointly offered by the Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC), LUMS, and the Centre for Islamic Finance, is designed to help senior leaders build a strong foundation in Shariah-compliant finance and its growing relevance in today’s financial landscape.
Ms. Mariam Maqsood, Head of Enterprise Risk Management at VEON, shares her experience from the programme, reflecting on her learning journey and the critical importance of understanding Islamic finance's core concepts.
Designed for senior executives, the programme goes beyond theory to build clarity around Shariah-compliant financial systems, enabling leaders to better assess opportunities, manage risks, and make informed strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving financial environment.
Her experience reflects the programme’s broader impact—equipping professionals with the knowledge and confidence to engage meaningfully with Islamic finance and its role in global and local markets.
Programme Director: Dr. Saad Azmat
Expert Faculty: Dr. Sheharyar Sikander Hamid & Mr. Talha Farrukh
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01/06/2026
REDC, LUMS, in collaboration with CCL Pharmaceuticals, partnered this year to deliver the Company’s flagship learning and development programme, The ElevateX – Accelerated Leadership Academy (Module I: April 1–3, Module II: May 6 - 8, 2026). CCL Pharmaceutical’s emerging leaders participated in a comprehensive Six-day programme focused on driving organisational growth and fostering high-performance collaboration.
Led by our distinguished faculty members Dr. Arif Butt, Dr. Muhammad AbdurRahman Malik, Dr. Omair Haroon, Dr. Adnan Zahid, and Dr. Mehroz Sajjad, the programme offers a rigorous curriculum that balances interpersonal leadership with technical business expertise. The programme is enriched by guest speaker sessions from Mr. Ali Masood, CEO, CCL Pharmaceuticals, and Mr. Farqaleet Iqbal, CHRO, CCL Pharmaceuticals, who share insights on how good leadership impacts organisational growth.
Throughout the programme, participants explore critical leadership dimensions including character competencies, emotional intelligence, and trust-building through immersive case discussions. The learning experience is further enriched by technical sessions on Business Acumen and Finance for Decision Making to enhance their strategic impact.
The programme concludes with participants articulating key learnings, translating insights into action as they return to their roles with greater clarity, confidence, and leadership effectiveness.
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