Ayesha Hakki is Editor and Publisher of Bibi Magazine, the premier bridal and fashion print and web magazine. Ms. Hakki and her other two partners, Shabana Haq and Zooni, have established Bibi magazine and Bibimagazine.com as the largest, most notable South Asian American fashion and bridal publication and website in the US marketplace. Since its inception in July 2000, Bibi Magazine has grown to include retail distribution, both mainstream and ethnic, in 40 states nationwide as well as Canada, England, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia.

After receiving her degree with honors in Journalism and Mass Media/Photography from Rutgers University, NJ, Ms. Hakki acquired 14 years experience in the national and international publishing industry, having filled the role of Assistant Editor for Pakistani publication Men's Club before returning to the U.S where she began working for social magazine New Jersey Goodlife/Home Design. She quickly moved to work in the editorial and art departments of Ladies Home Journal, in NYC, later becoming photo editor for LHJ Special Interest Publications, where she spearheaded projects featuring Barbara Walters, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Princess Diana. Her last positions before launching Bibi was that of art director at Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston.

Prior to her position at Compaq, Ms. Hakki also served as the art director for Jupiter Communications, NYC, and subsequently established her own design firm called Alias Art, NYC, where she produced work for Xerox, Barnes & Noble, AlleyCat News magazine and Culinary Thymes magazine.

Recently, Bibi Magazine and its founders receive an achievement award from the Asia Houston Network, Houston. The award was named: "Beauty, Brains and Power: Asian Women in the Media" and was presented to the trio by the former mayor of Houston, the honorable Lee P. Brown. The magazine also received a prestigious Bronze Medal from the Art Director's Club for the redesign of the publication, 2003. The website, Bibimagazine.com, has been awarded the Golden Web Award for 2003. In addition, Ms. Hakki has been awarded inclusion in the 2003 and 2004 editions of the Who's Who Historical Society's book of International Entrepreneurs. Most recently, the Houston Chronicle named Ms. Hakki as The Wedding Guru in their Ultimate Houston Guide, September 2004.

Viewed as an expert in her field, Ms. Hakki has spoken on a number of panels for various organizations throughout the country including TIE, SAJA, Multi-Cultural Marketing's National Tableware Conference, and has been a judge at the Miss India NY pageant. She has also been interviewed and quoted in a number of media including the Houston Chronicle, the Village Voice, ABC news, radio stations and South Asian media.

Ms. Hakki recently moved to the main offices of Bibi Magazine to Hoboken, NJ where she also resides. She is a member of various cultural and business organizations that promote South Asian culture, business and especially women's issues.