Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan
A dynamic executive with extensive regional experience, I bring over 35 years of comprehensive expertise, including over 15 years in C-level roles, across diverse national and multinational corporations. My career is marked by transformative leadership in complex, evolving environments, driving operational excellence, and spearheading robust growth strategies. Beyond my operational roles, as a coach and mentor, I am deeply committed to fostering sustainable prosperity and nurturing a legacy of empathy. My vision is to empower individuals and organizations to excel, leaving a lasting impact that future generations can celebrate and build upon. I excel in delivering visionary team leadership, sharp strategic planning, and decisive execution, consistently realigning corporate objectives for business turnaround and sustainable growth. Recognized for driving above-market revenue and sales growth, I foster innovation, embrace cutting-edge technology, and leverage data-driven insights for continuous organizational enhancement. My passion for sustainability is woven into every strategy and decision, ensuring we leave a better, more livable world for future generations. My leadership is further evidenced by active participation as a board and committee member in various esteemed organizations, demonstrating my commitment to excellence and governance: - Independent Director and Chairperson, Board Audit Committee, NBP Funds, since 2025 - Vice President, Marketing Association of Pakistan, 2025-26 - Member, Managing Committee, Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), 2023-24 - Independent Director and Chairperson, Board Audit Committee, HRSG, since 2022 - Independent Director, Avanceon Limited; Chairperson, Board HR and Remuneration Committee, 2014 - 2019 - Member, Board Audit Committee, Avanceon Limited, 2018 - 2019 - Member Champions of Change Coalition, since 2024 - Member, Various Committees, Thal Limited including Financial Review, Investment Appraisal, and Group HR, 2014 - 2018 My expertise spans Finance, Strategy, Corporate Restructuring, M&A, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, and Business Management. This diverse skill set is instrumental in enhancing shareholder value and steering organizations toward their strategic goals. Holding an MSc and BSc in Accounting & Finance from the London School of Economics and a Certified Director credential, I have attended various executive training courses including at Harvard and Cranfield. Fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, I bridge diverse cultural and business landscapes with ease.
Thal Limited is a part of the House of Habib, a major conglomerate, and Thal Engineering operates under a Technical Assistance Agreement with DENSO Corporation of Japan. I worked in an environment of transformation and oversaw alignment of the business with international best practice, in a role spanning three manufacturing plants and direct reports including the Heads of Technical, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality and HR. Secured agreements with Pak Suzuki Motor, Honda Cars and the Denso Corporation, adding substantially to annual revenue, and revamped the aftermarket business, rationalising underperforming staff and introducing a successful revenue growth strategy. Significantly improved the Operating Working Capital to Sales ratio and lobbied the Government into providing significant commercial benefit by reduced regulatory duty on the firm’s products. Started a successful succession planning framework culminating in the majority of appointments filled by internal transfers or promotions and was recognised by the Management Association of Pakistan with 2015 and 2016 Corporate Excellence Awards.
Dawlance Group is involved in the production and sales of home appliances in Pakistan. I planned the transition of this owner managed company in response to the disengagement of internationally based family members. Strategically evaluated corporate options, gaining sanction to restructure the Group for potential joint venture, merger or acquisition. Planned the restructuring process, improving financial reporting, strengthening working capital, improved supply chain and sales functions, and reduced short-term bank borrowing. Rationalised manufacturing costs, reduced production wastages, reallocating production to an under-utilised facility, culminating in an overall improvement in margins. Paid undistributed cash reserves to the family and identified Arcelik as a potential corporate buyer. Negotiated commercial arrangements and passing on a valuable detailed strategy for Board execution.
ICI Pakistan Limited is part of the AkzoNobel Group, a Fortune 500 Company, operating in Polyester Staple Fibre, Soda Ash, Paints, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, Chemicals and Seeds. I held a Head Office role as part of a CFO succession planning process. Effectively supported Akzo Nobel during a complex sell-off process and drove a review of retirement fund levels, successfully advocating supplementary funding.
ICI Pakistan Limited: Paints Business had market leading operations in Decorative Paints, Industrial & Automotive Paints and Refinish Paints Divisions. I reported to the Director and Vice President Paints Business with indirect links to the Group CFO and CFO of ICI Paints Asia in Singapore in a role focused on governance and transparency. Identified an incorrect under-provision for Dealer Discounts which artificially inflated profit and created a significant liability. Investigated collusion and exited corrupt senior managers and Corporate Head Office staff.
ICI Pakistan Limited: Polyester Fibres Business is the largest business within ICI Pakistan. I addressed SAP implementation issues coordinated financial, accounting, legal and IT activities for the Polyester Business and ICI Pakistan PowerGen (ICI Pakistan subsidiary), and provided administrative management of the Lahore corporate office. Resolved the SAP reconfiguration difficulty and teamed in a corporate restructuring project, (Project New Horizon) implementing a profitable strategic restructure. Established a Shared Services function including Finance and HR to handle all transactional activities, delivering comprehensive success with a major reduction in headcount.