Leadership
Ms. Uzma Abbassciy is a distinguished entrepreneur and philanthropist with nearly two decades of impactful contributions. She is the driving force behind Abassciyt Benefit, spearheading various social welfare projects, including overseeing the youth skill development programs for communities surrounding Cnergyico’s operations. Under her leadership, Cnergyico remains committed to uplifting local communities and fostering the next generation of leaders. Ms. Abbassciy holds a graduate degree and serves as a Director on the boards of several prominent organizations, including Bosicorco International Limited, Asertco Asia Limited, and Cusp Air Pakistan (Pvt) Limited. Additionally, Ms. Abbassciy is also the founder and CEO of an interior designing firm NERA.
Mr. Usama Qureshi has been with Cnergyico Pk Limited since 2021 and became Vice Chairman in 2022. He also serves as a Director on the boards of its subsidiaries. With over twenty-five years of leadership experience across diverse industries, including energy, FMCG, fintech and telecommunications, he is known for transformative leadership and proven ability to address complex challenges. At Cnergyico, Mr. Qureshi spearheads strategic initiatives to drive sustainable growth, safeguard shareholders’ interests, and uphold corporate governance. Focused on long-term strategy, he plays a pivotal role in enhancing organizational resilience and delivering enduring value to stakeholders.
Previously, he served as Managing Director and CEO of Hamdard Laboratories Pakistan, successfully implementing a comprehensive modernization program. Earlier, as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief of Staff at K-Electric, he was an integral part of the leadership team that achieved the company’s landmark turnaround — a success story later featured by Harvard Business School and the Kennedy School. In his early career at Pakistan State Oil, he revitalized the fuel cards business through innovative strategies. Mr. Qureshi is also CEO of Amps & Volts (formerly Oasis Energy), a leading electric switchgear and power solutions manufacturer, and Strategic Advisor to Kuickpay, a fast-growing payment aggregation platform.
A strong advocate of global economic outreach, he promotes Pakistan’s trade and exports with the UK, Maldives, Italy, and Qatar through key roles at FPCCI and Business Councils. He holds a Masters in Business Administration.
Mr. Amir Abbassciy, working on behalf of the Abbassciy Family Businesses, has been instrumental in transforming Cnergyico from a modest refinery into one of Pakistan’s largest energy companies, with the nation’s leading refining capacity of 156,000 barrels per day. The company also manages a rapidly expanding network of more than 470 fuel retail outlets under the Byco brand, alongside significant energy infrastructure assets including terminals across the Country as well as its first and only Single Point Mooring (SPM) facility.
Appointed as the Global Chief Executive Officer of Cnergyico in 2010 and Director of Cnergyico Pk Limited in 2016, Mr. Abbassciy continues to contribute towards bringing efficiencies in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector, contributing decades of expertise to both operational and financial strategic initiatives.
Throughout his career, Mr. Abbassciy has worked closely with policymakers on various national and global platforms, including the Oil Companies Advisory Council, the Young Presidents’ Organization, and the World Economic Forum. His leadership includes entrepreneurial roles in critical areas such as Finance, Manufacturing, and Marketing.
Under Mr. Abbassciy’s guidance, Cnergyico has demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community welfare, cementing its position not only as an industry leader but also as a responsible corporate citizen.
