The latest Influential Muslim List celebrates the achievements and contributions of Muslim professionals in the workplace and society, whose work has brought distinction to Muslim communities and enhanced the reputation of Muslims across Europe and the US.
These outstanding people have a solid track record of making a positive difference in their chosen field and in society. They are influencing with impact to improve workplace culture. This year, the list is split between two regions to focus on amplifying the outstanding contribution of remarkable Muslims in both the US and across the UK, and Europe.
The Top 50 Influential Muslims in the UK/Europe and Top 50 Influential Muslims in the Americas was published by EqualityX, founded by Dr. Zaheer Ahmad MBE. EqualityX was established to celebrate outstanding Muslim talent and champion the achievements of inclusive Muslim employers. A total of 64 Muslim women were recognised across both lists. From doctors to lawyers, entrepreneurs to business owners and professionals working across different sectors and industries were inducted into the inaugural list.
“The list celebrates outstanding people of Islamic faith with a track record of making a positive difference in their chosen field and in society,” stated EqualityX’s CEO Dr Zaheer Ahmad MBE. When Dr Ahmad set out on the journey to create a platform which celebrated the contribution of Muslims in the workplace, he wanted to create something which showcased inspiring Muslims professionals across industries and sectors: “I am pleased to see this vision reflected in both lists published today.”
THE UK/EUROPE’S TOP 50 INFLUENTIAL MUSLIMS
The Top 50 Influential Muslims in UK & Europe 2023, include:
- Dr Aaliya Goyal, Royal College of General Practitioners
- Ash Ahmad, Changing mindsets
- Ash Zaman, ONCE UPON A DUA
- Asmaa El Idrissi, SWANS Initiative Berlin
- Asma Nafees, NHS – Derbyshire Community Health Trust
- Aulfat Bi, Innovation 4 Business
- Aza Borshchigova, IBM
- Burcu Arslan, nushu Female Business
- Bushra Ahmed, West Croydon Voices
- Cansu Yapici, Fraunhofer IAO
- Farhana Kuddus, Banking & Space (NASA)
- Halima Dagia, Shohail Shaikh & Riyaz Patel, NHS Muslim Network
- Hannah Litt, MindWeaver
- Ibrahim Zulfiqar, IBM
- Jameel Nazir, Sobi
- Karim Chowdhury, Bank of Butterfield
- Khadija Ali, EY
- Khalila Lister, Power Of Voice Academy
- Kobirul Islam, Cabinet Office
- Laila Zohaib, The Migrant Accelerator
- Mariam Bibi, Grant Thornton UK
- Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola, Socially Inspired
- Miss Saima Rasool, KPMG
- Mohammad Taher, Heathrow Airport Limited
- Naheed Afzal, Contracts IT Recruitment Consulting
- Naheed Nazir, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Natasha Syed, Syed PR & Publishing Ltd
- Nav Ahmed, Arden University
- Dr. Neşe Oktay-Gür | Coaching & Consulting
- Omar Begg, Perrett Laver
- Raisa Ghazi, Raisa Ghazi BV/ Raisa Ghazi LLC
- Romain Muhammad, Diversify
- Sabia Kamali, Sisters Forum
- Sajid Hussain, Muslim Sports Foundation
- Salma Bi, SPORTING PATHWAYS CIC
- Salma Maqsood, Barcan+Kirby
- Sana Butt, DLA Piper
- Shadeia Younis, Read & Simonstone Pharmacy Limited
- Shaheen Mamun, Black Antelope Law
- Shahryar Khan, Amazon
- Dr Suha Jaradat, Edinburgh Napier University
- Waleed Jahangir, Algebra Festivals
- Wali Rahman, Forestry Commission
- Yashmin Harun, Muslimah Sports Association
- Yasmin Hoque, AL-HQ Law & More
- Zahra Shurazi, Rolls Royce
- Zain Nazar, Sky
- Zain Sohail, American Express
- Zara Mohammed, Muslim Council of Britain
AMERICA’S TOP 50 INFLUENTIAL MUSLIMS
The Top 50 Influential Muslims in the Americas 2023, include:
- Aaisha Hamid, Alliant Insurance Services
- Aamer Trambu, SoftwareOne
- Adil Syed, M.B.A, Dell Technologies
- Adnan Bashir, Hansen Technologies
- Ahlam Yassin, Bergen County Technical Schools
- Ali Khan, McKinsey & Company
- Ali Makani, Harvard South Asian Association
- Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh, ameer@muslim.co
- Amina Mirza, United Health Group
- Aniquah Syed, PWC
- Arwa Ghalawan, Infosys, Ltd.
- Dr. Asif Sadiq MBE, Warner Bros Discovery
- Fahad Rizvi, LHH
- Farhana Mahbub, RBC
- Fatima Qizilbash, Blu Ivy
- Fiyyaz Jaat, Muslim Youth of North America
- Hajer Al-Faham, PhD, Microsoft
- Hanadi Chehabeddine, Hanadi Inc.
- Haroon Moghul, The Concordia Forum
- Imranul Haq, Linde
- James Faghmous PHD, Practical Muslim Inc
- Junaid Mirza, PWC
- Maha Hafez Witherington, US House of Representatives
- Mariyah Saifuddin, Innovative Solution Partners
- Maryam Masud, Nourish Our Earth
- Mehdi Mejri, KPMG
- Mishal Khawaja, Brevo
- Mohamed Ahmed, Hapi Homes
- Mohamed Hammoud, Desire2Lead
- Mona N Rahman, PhD, Queen’s University
- Moneeza Ali, Quest Mindshare
- Nabil Ahmed, Oxfam America
- Nazma Khan, World Hijab Day Organization
- Nimisha Chowdhury, Government of British Columbia
- Qudsia Raja, Match Group
- Rahimeh Ramezany, Rahimeh Ramezany Consulting
- Sabeen Awan, CPA, CA, KPMG
- Dr Sabreena Ghaffar Siddiqui, Siddiqui Sheridan College
- Sadef Ebrahim, Feed Ottawa, Canada
- Seemal Usman, Metrolinx
- Serina L Khan, Welcome.US
- Shireen Hafeez, Deaf Kids Code
- Sofia Haq, Muslim Women Professionals
- Tahmeena Bokhari, IDEA Consulting & Counselling
- Tawakaltu Busari, HITCHED
- Dr Uzma Syed, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
- Waqar Rizvi, Various
- Zahra Abdullah MBA, PCC, Umbrex
- Dr Zahra Jamal, Ph.D. CDP, Interfaith America
- Zeba Iqbal, Commonplace
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