About Us – Davaam Life

About Us

Our solution changes the way we supply and consume products

We are a dedicated team of environmentalists creating market-based solutions to scale impact. Our journey started from post-consumption waste management and sustainability retail which inspired us to create solutions for source-reduction of waste.

March 2021

Davaam Life incorporated

April 2021

Launched our 1st 2-product refill station in collaboration with CoNatural

November 2021

Davaam Life wins Karandaaz Green Innovation Challenge Fund

September 2022

Davaam Life wins Climate Launchpad (Circular Economy) – Regional

October 2022

Launched our 4-product refill station in collaboration with Unilever Pakistan

November 2022

Climate Launchpad Global Finalist. Shell Tameer Awards Runner-up

Our approach

Technology oriented

Our collective expertise in technology, automation, software and business development combined with our passion for environment drives our relentless pursuit for eco-based alternatives.

Leadership

Omer Ghaznavi

Co-founder

Omer has over 15 years of experience in business development and finance, with a passion for environmental market solutions. A banker in his past life, Omer has spearheaded projects related to Waste-to-Energy and post-consumption municipal solid waste management in Pakistan achieving up to 70% of waste repurposing. He is an avid sports fan and hosted the only English sports show on FM89 for over 10 years. He has an MBA from CASS Business School, London.

Salman Tariq

Co-founder & CEO

Salman is a sustainability enthusiast who has worked at the cross roads of social impact and the energy sector. He has extensive experience in project development in renewable energy particularly waste-to-energy & Solar PV, materials recovery facility & waste recycling, and multiple eco-business startups. He holds an MPA in Energy & Environment from Columbia University.

Ayaz Shah

Head of Technology

Ayaz Shah is an innovator; he has over 25 years of experience in mechanical innovation related to energy management. He was one of the pioneers of IoT and utilizing digital technology to control and automate mechanical and electrical systems. He spearheads R&D and innovation for Davaam Life machines. He did his Bachelors in Electronics from NED University and is a gold card holder from Pakistan Engineering Council.

Bilal Alvi

Head of Distribution

Bilal Alvi has over 40 years of work experience in sales and distribution. He was one of the pioneers of introducing machine based instant coffee for Nestle Pakistan and handled various distribution and packaging assignments.

Ibrahim Bashir

Software Lead

Ibrahim Bashir is a Software Developer currently working as a Data Engineer. His decade of experience was focused on the intersection of Big Data, Machine Learning and IoT. His personal passion is to be a roboticist and at Davaam he is bringing our network to digital life. Ibrahim is a Fulbright fellow and has a Masters in Computer Science from Louisiana State University.

Muzaina Rehan

Business Development

Muzaina Rehan is a chemical engineering graduate with a passion in sustainable technologies. Having experience in different sectors, from petroleum industry to student counselling, she now works at the business development side of Davaam Life. Muzaina has also done her Masters in Energy, Env Tech & Economics from City, University of London.