MCB’s Leadership

Office Bearers

Dr Wajid Akhter
Secretary General

Dr Wajid Akhter brings extensive experience in community leadership and healthcare. His previous roles include founding a youth project raising millions of pounds for orphans and children in need across the world, Vice President of the British Islamic Medical Association, Lifesavers Project Lead, and Assistant Secretary General of the MCB.

Maswood Ahmed
Deputy Secretary General

Maswood has over 35 years’ experience in public services. He has served as a trustee and volunteer of national and international charities. He is a broadcaster on cultural, religious and socio-political issues. He has held senior positions in various local, national and international organisations. A longstanding member of the National Council of the Muslim Council of Britain. He has served as Assistant Secretary General under successive Secretary Generals of the MCB.

  • Assistant Secretary General – Dr Naomi Green
  • Assistant Secretary General – Mustafa Al-Dabbagh
  • Assistant Secretary General – Mahmoud Asgheddi
  • Deputy Treasurer – Asim Sheikh
  • Public Affairs & Media Manager – Lotifa Begum
  • Operations Officer – Hanan Fischer
  • Admin & Membership – Shahid Kazi
  • Regional Manager – Abdulla Almamun
  • London Regional Lead – Zahra Hanif
  • Membership Committee – Hassan Joudi
  • Education Committee – Ismaeel Akram
  • Legal Committee – Zaakira Allana
  • Health Committee – Dr Arshad Latif
  • Governance, Risk and Finance Committee – Khalid Sofi
  • Data, Research & Documentation Committee – Amaar Suleman
  • Chair, Board of Counsellors – Zara Mohammed

The National Council consists of approximately 60 individuals drawn from a wide cross-section of MCB Member organisations. They meet at least every 3 months and are responsible for reviewing the activities and direction of the organisation, as well as holding MCB Office Bearers to account in line with the best interests of MCB member organisations and the wider Muslim communities in Britain.

Former MCB Secretary Generals are:

  • Ms Zara Mohammed – 2021-2025
  • Mr Harun Khan – 2016-2020
  • Dr Shuja Shafi – 2014-2016
  • Mr Farooq Murad – 2010-2014
  • Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari MBE – 2006-2010
  • Sir Iqbal Sacranie OBE – 2002-2006
  • Mr Yousuf Bhailok – 2000-2002
  • Sir Iqbal Sacranie OBE – 1998-2000

Frequently Asked Questions About MCB's Leadership

The MCB’s Constitution demands an organisation that will base its policies and decisions on consensus of its member organisations and the largest practicable measure of common agreement. The final decision-making and ruling body of the MCB is its General Assembly that must meet at least once a year. The Assembly is comprised of delegates from MCB member organisations. The other organisational units within the MCB are the National Council, various specialist committees and task groups, and the office bearers. See more on MCB governance structure here.
The MCB’s leadership is elected by its General Assembly, which is made up of delegates from member organisations. Every two years, the Assembly elects the Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, and National Council. From these, the Office Bearers and Executive Committee are appointed to run the organisation. All Office Bearers serve on a voluntary basis and can only hold the same post for a maximum of two consecutive terms (four years). To ensure fairness, an independent Election Commissioner is appointed in advance of each election and oversees the entire process independently of the current leadership. You can find more information about our governance structure and current Office Bearers here.
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