A New Chapter: Founder and CEO, WorkBench2022
She launched WorkBench in Lahore, and it has since grown to eight floors.
Ambreen Imam
Ambreen Imam is the Founder and CEO of WorkBench, one of Lahore’s leading coworking spaces. She is also a member of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industries (LCCI) and of Lions Club International. She launched WorkBench in 2022 on a single floor and managed every part of it herself. Today it spans eight floors and supports startups, freelancers and women-owned businesses.
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Latest News & Updates
WorkBench announced Ambreen as an official nominee in the Tech and Digital category.
WorkBench has grown from one floor in 2022 to eight floors today.
Alongside WorkBench, she leads MATHmania, a Pakistani mathematics contest platform that operates from WorkBench’s Lahore branch.
A LinkedIn feature on her work is titled “She Didn’t Just Build a Coworking Space.” It highlights the community she has built for women and entrepreneurs.
WorkBench advertised a full-time Network Engineer role for its on-site Valencia location, a sign of continued growth.
Career
Career Highlights
A New Chapter: Founder and CEO, WorkBench2016–2018Technology Sector: HR and Administration Manager, Techverx Software House.
She led HR and administration in a software company.
2013–2016Academic Leadership: Coordinator and Senior Mistress, The Smart School.
Her students built the school’s website in HTML and earned praise from the Head Office.
2001–2006Building Corporate Skills: HR and Admin Manager, Logiks Pvt. Ltd.
She managed people and administration in a corporate setting.
2000Moving into Education: Computing Instructor, NUST and NCA Lahore
She taught computing at two respected institutions.
1997The Beginning: Web Designer, Future Web.
She began her career designing websites.
Personal Life & Education
Personal Life
Full name: Ambreen Imam
Birthplace: Pakistan
Based in: Lahore, Pakistan
Education:
Ambreen holds an MBA in Human Resources and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Education, both from Punjab University. Her professional development includes Early Years Education training at The City School, the Developing Leaders and Positive Discipline workshops at Pepperdine School, and a programme at the EVS Professional Training Institute.
Memberships
She is a member of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industries (LCCI) and Lions Club International.
Awards and Recognition
Nominated for the Iconic Women CEO Awards 2026 (Tech and Digital category)
Best Teacher of the Year for two consecutive years (2008–2010), Pepperdine School
Award of the Year (2014), The Smart School
Extra Mile Award (2015), The Smart School
Best Event Organizer for the Annual Stage Function (2016), The Smart School
Best Lesson Plan Certificate (2016), The Smart School
Team Leadership Certificate (2011), Pepperdine School
Speaker Award for a presentation on “Web Technologies” (2000), PITB and NUST
Lifestyle
Sport and Discipline
A former national trophy-winning basketball player, she brings discipline, determination and a team-oriented mindset to her work.
Service and Animal Welfare
She treats helping others as an essential part of being human. She has rescued and protected animals independently and has worked with animal shelters.
Creative and Active Interests
She enjoys reading, photography and swimming, which keep her balanced.
Leadership Style
She is known for strong time management, negotiation skills, composure under pressure and a collaborative approach.
How Well Do You Know Ambreen Imam?
Ambreen Imam Says:
“Helping others is not just a responsibility; it is an essential part of being human.”
Feedback & Ratings
★★★★☆
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sabaFAQs
Who is Ambreen Imam?
She is the Founder and CEO of WorkBench, a Lahore coworking space that supports startups, freelancers and women-owned businesses.
When did WorkBench begin?
WorkBench began in 2022 on a single floor, and she managed it herself. It now spans eight floors.
What did she do before becoming a CEO?
She worked for more than two decades in web design, computing education, school leadership, human resources and administration.
What is her educational background?
She holds an MBA in Human Resources and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Education, both from Punjab University.
Which organizations is she associated with?
She is a member of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industries (LCCI) and Lions Club International.
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