Our Team

Our team consists of highly professional people with vast experience in the fields of PR and journalism.

Saleem Mahmood

Chief Executive

Saleem Mahmood, founder and CEO of “The Passage”, has a passion for strategic PR and communications. Starting his career with PIA in Public Relations, the quest has led him to start his own venture in 2000, since then he has been successfully administering and managing the company providing services to many esteemed local and international clients.

Naveed Baig

Director Media Relations

Mr. Naveed Baig is a well-respected and a renowned media personnel having an experience of more than 12 years not only in media relations, but also in management. At The Passage, he looks after content placement as well as nurturing of long-term and efficacious bonds with professionals across the media industry.

Muhammad Aqil

Director Operations

Mr. Aqil has a wide exposure and over 19 years of experience in management, client services and strategic content development. He has been responsible for developing operational strategies for media monitoring, content development, client services and marketing besides the regular management responsibilities. His deep understanding of PR.

Osama Siddiqui

Associate Director Clientele

For the last eight years Mr. Osama Siddiqui has been managing the key accounts of The Passage, ranging from corporates to not-for-profits and advocacy groups to public sector organizations. He is leading the team responsible for developing and executing the communication strategies and campaigns for our prestigious clients.

Fareed Ahmed Siddiqui

Manager - Digital PR

Mr. Fareed Ahmed has broad experience in media research and client relationship management. He has been associated with The Passage for over eight years and provided services to key clients like Childlife Foundation, Ontex Pakistan, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Ltd., Alghazi Tractors, and others. Now he is leading the digital wing.