Asam Sheikh was first elected to represent District 3 on June 7, 2022, and was reelected to a second term on June 2, 2026. He currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem through December 2026.
Sheikh has worked for American Honda Motor Co. for 28 years, serving as a Senior Financial Analyst and North America Project Systems Lead in the Financial Planning and Analysis Department. During his tenure, he received an award from Honda's President and CEO for his contributions to improving business processes.
Sheikh has been actively involved in the Torrance community for many years. In January 2023, he became Chair of the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee for the Torrance Unified School District, which oversees school bond expenditures. He also serves as a Board Director for the Torrance Education Foundation.
On the City Council, Sheikh serves as Chair of the Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee and as a member of the Strategic Plan Committee, Transportation Committee, and State Legislative Advocacy Committee. He also serves on the TUSD Oversight Committee
His extensive public service includes previous appointments to the Torrance Planning Commission, Civil Service Commission, and Library Commission, as well as involvement with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG). He has also served as Chair of the Strategic Plan Committee, Employee Relations Committee, and 2020 Census Committee, and as a member of the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee and Finance and Governmental Operations Committee.
Born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan, Sheikh earned his first MBA in Pakistan before continuing his education in the United States, where he pursued additional degrees in business and accounting.
Sheikh and his wife, Jill, have two children. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and serves as captain of a local United States Tennis Association (USTA) team.