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CORPORATE




              LEADERS OF ICMA








                                         Muhammad Hanif [F - 543]
                                         Chief Financial Officer
                                         Mehran Sugar Mills Ltd. - Karachi





                                       ICMA International since  “
                                       Mr. Muhammad Hanif has
                                                                           The ICMA qualification is one of the most widely
                                       been a Fellow member of
                                                                 recognized accounting qualifications in our country. Its
                                       1993 and qualified for the   recognition by various international forums enhances
               final examination in January 1989. With over 37 years of   its value and marketability. Students pursuing ICMA
               post-qualification experience, he has held various   qualification should approach it with full dedication
               positions in multinational and local organizations. Since   and enthusiasm to maximize their professional growth
               2004, he has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer at   and career opportunities. Additionally, they should
               Mehran Sugar Mills Limited. Mehran Sugar, part of a   actively participate in seminars and other programs to
               longstanding business group established before partition,   stay updated with the latest knowledge and
               is recognized as one of the most efficiently managed sugar   developments in the profession. Its diverse applicability
               mills in Sindh and has received numerous prestigious   across various segments of the industry allows
               awards from various agencies. Mr. Hanif has played a key   professionals to engage more deeply in business
               role in enhancing ERP systems, strengthening corporate   operations, enabling them to monitor and control
               governance, and ensuring statutory compliance, while   complex work environments effectively  “
               also focusing on core accounting functions.



                                         Abdul Majid Shah [F - 2166]
                                         Group Chief Financial Officer
                                         The TAQ Organization - Lahore

                                        ICMA International, has  “
                                        Mr. Abdul Majid Shah,
                                        a Fellow member of
                                                                     ICMA International has become a cornerstone for
                                        nearly 25 years of     professionals, supporting their journey from entry-level
                                                               roles to top executive positions and equipping them with
                                        expertise in business   the expertise needed for leadership. Over the years, ICMA
                                        leadership,  financial  has evolved to align with global financial trends, ensuring
                                       management, corporate   its members are well-prepared for senior roles. Its focus on
               governance, and process digitization. He began his   strategic financial management, risk assessment,
               career with the Atlas Group as a finance executive,   corporate governance, and ethical standards—along with
               completing his CMA during this time. Over the years,   industry linkages, conferences, and CPD programs—has
               he has worked with leading organizations, including   empowered professionals with both technical skills and a
               Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim, BE Energy, Fauji Foods,   broader business perspective. I am deeply grateful to ICMA
               Mezan Group, and TAQ Group.  He has collaborated   for shaping my career and enabling me to contribute
               with top global consulting firms such as McKinsey,   meaningfully to the corporate sector. I hope my journey
               Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and PwC. For the past 15 years, he   inspires young professionals, reaffirming that with the right
               has held leadership roles as GCFO, CFO, CS, and CIA in   guidance, dedication, and continuous learning, success is
               listed and non-listed companies while actively   within reach  “
               contributing to key board committees, ensuring
               strong governance.


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