Fatima Group - Our Leadership Team
Mr. Mohammad Abad Khan
Advisor to the CEO
Mr. M. Abad Khan graduated in Mechanical Engineering from UET Lahore and received extensive training in fertilizer manufacturing in France and Switzerland. On return, he worked on county’s first Urea Plant of PIDC for 8 years.
Mr. Khan joined Exxon Chemical Pakistan at the time the company started its fertilizer project. During his 15 years of service with Exxon, he received extensive trainings in technical and managerial fields within and outside the country and gained valuable experience in various disciplines on senior positions. He took early retirement from Exxon and joined the newly set up Fauji Fertilizer Company as General Manager Plant. During almost 14 years of his service with FFC, the manufacturing site worked par excellence and the site capacity increased to more than double due to the revamp of the facility and an additional production line. Mr. Khan retired from FFC in 1996.
In 2001, when FFBL faced serious operational challenges with its relocated plant, Mr. Khan took responsibility as General Manager and was instrumental in ensuring smooth Plant operation. Under his leadership, the team conceived and undertook a major revamp of the plant to enhance its capacity and improve energy efficiency during his 4 years of assignment.
Mr. Khan joined Fatima Group in April 2006 as Advisor to CEO and played a significant role in establishing a green field project -Fatima Fertilizer plant and introducing operational improvements in Pakarab Fertilizers Multan and later Fatimafert Limited Sheikhupura after its acquisition by Fatima Group.
He has extensive international exposure through seminars, symposiums and training including one at Harvard Business School. He is Director of Fatimafert Limited, Fatima Energy Limited, Pakarab Energy Limited, Fatima Ventures (Pvt.) Limited, Fatima Cement Limited and Fatima Electric Company Limited.
Mr. Asad Murad
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Asad Murad is the Chief Operating Officer of the Company. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. In an over 27 year career, he has held various senior management positions in the areas of financial management, strategic business planning, risk management and corporate compliance. He joined Fatima Group in 2010 as Group Head of Internal Audit and held the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Company from March 2014 till February 2021 and again from June 2022 till January 2025. As additional roles, he has served as the Head of Marketing & Sales and Director Finance of the Company. He was also involved in Government Relations along with his Finance Director role where he successfully consolidated all three fertilizer plants and also played an instrumental role in revival of Multan plant operations by ensuring sustainable gas supply from Mari Gas among many other contributions. He has also served as Chief Financial Officer at Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited, a subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Japan.
Mr. Ausaf Ali Qureshi
Advisor Projects
Mr. Ausaf Ali Qureshi is a Fellow Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. He joined the Group in May 2010 as Company Secretary with the additional responsibility for investor relations. He has been part of the senior management team involved in developing the MFC project for over a decade. He is serving on the Board of Fatima Energy Limited. He has over 42 years of experience including with Fauji Fertilizer, PIA (Holdings) and the US Pharmaceutical, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). In his over 20 year’s career at BMS, besides CFO in Pakistan and South Korea, he held various regional management positions in GEMSA (Gulf Eastern Mediterranean and Saidi Arabia) based out of Egypt and Asia Pacific based out of Singapore in the areas of finance, corporate compliance and strategic project planning.
Mr. Iftikhar Mahmood Baig
Director Business Development
Mr. Iftikhar Mehmood Baig is leading the Business Development (BD) function of Fatima Group, focusing on existing gas supply sources while identifying new opportunities to ensure a sustainable and affordable supply for the fertilizer business. He plays a key role in evaluating opportunities and exploring strategic partnerships across various sectors, including E&P, Energy, Mining etc to enhance Fatima Group’s competitiveness, reliability and future growth in the evolving business landscape.
Mr. Baig has been instrumental in developing, strengthening and nurturing strategic relationships with the government authorities and key stakeholders in assisting and accomplishing Group’s mission and goals.
He has over 35 years of financial and commercial experience. He has been a part of Fatima Group for over two and half decades. Mr. Baig has served in various senior positions in different Group Companies.
He also played a vital role in getting the allocation of 110 mmscfd gas for implementation of Green Field fertilizer manufacturing complex namely Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited (FFL) from Mari Energies Limited (formerly Mari Petroleum Company Limited) under Fertilizer Policy 2001 and successfully achieved Financial Close of the largest rupee syndication of PKR 23 billion in 2006 for the FFL – an investment of USD 750 million as Chief Financial Officer.
He also played an instrumental role in the acquisition of Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited Multan plant (formerly Pakarab Fertilizers Limited) in 2005 and its revival with the supply of gas in 2020 from Mari Energies.
Additionally, he had a pivotal role in securing gas supplies for both plants of FFL from Mari Energies until October 2029 and made a significant contribution in ensuring full-year operations of the Fatimafert plant in 2024.
Ms. Sadia Irfan
Director Human Resources
Ms. Sadia Irfan is a passionate HR professional with over two & a half decades of senior leadership experience with top global MNCs in the HR space delivering in multiple operating models across geographies. Sadia thrives in leading Organisational, Talent & Cultural transformation for sustainable impact. Her legacy includes lasting impactful strategic thrust, fostering inclusive & engaged workplaces & strong talent supply enriching pipeline of future leaders, key imperatives for sustainable business growth.
As an active Director Human Resources, Communication & CSR, at Fatima Group, Sadia has been passionately leading Organization, Talent & Cultural transformation ensuring the organization is future ready in all aspects. Sadia’s Human Resources vision & strategy is purpose driven, integrated with strategic business priorities, and company’s Core Values.
Under her leadership, Fatima Group has achieved an unprecedented Employee Engagement Index (EEI) of 91% internally. External recognitions include the Best Place to Work in Engineering & Manufacturing Sectors across Pakistan, Best Talent Management Strategy & Execution at MEA Award, and GDEIB Awards in DE&I Eco System & scalability, Engaged Communities & CS Excellence.
Over the years, Sadia has spearheaded multiple female development efforts in gender diversity, talent development, and inclusive leadership, resulting in the highest female representation at the Executive level across the Industry. Sadia is keenly sponsoring and leading key digitalization initiatives, ensuring a modern, paperless, data-based HR environment offering great employee experience and operational efficiency.
As the Chairperson of Fatima Ethics Committee, Sadia passionately led the launch of “Tell Fatima”, an online confidential whistle blowing program in line with Fatima’s vision to build and sustain a values driven culture.
Prior to joining Fatima Group 8 years ago, Ms. Irfan held senior HR leadership positions at global companies like PepsiCo and Nestlé across West Asia, the Middle East & Africa, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. As HR Director at PepsiCo, she led strategic HR for multiple business units, significantly shaping the company’s talent & succession agenda. Her leadership contributed to PepsiCo Pakistan receiving multiple accolades, including the prestigious Harvey Russell Award for Diversity & Inclusion, Best Place to Work recognitions, the Highest Ever Female Representation at the Board level and strong green Employee Engagement Index across the Asia Pacific Region & AMENA Sector.
Ms. Irfan is a certified Hogan Executive Coach, recognized Career Coach, and Mentor, and a distinction holder in Advance Board Facilitation Skills from UK. She holds a Master’s degree in English Language & Literature and a degree in Human Psychology, complemented by multiple HR certifications.
Through her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and commitment to DE&I, Ms. Irfan continues to drive organizational transformation, advance gender diversity, and set industry benchmarks for HR excellence.
Mrs. Rabel Sadozai
Director Marketing and Sales
Mrs. Rabel Sadozai is the first female Director Marketing and Sales in the Fertilizer Industry and the Agriculture Sector of Pakistan. She holds a MBA degree from IBA Karachi and with over 24 years of diverse professional experience, has held several leadership positions in the Petrochemical and Banking sectors prior to joining the Fertilizer Industry.
Her role as Director Marketing and Sales entails overseeing Sales of both Fertilizer and Specialty Business, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Distribution & Logistics, Business Planning and Farmer Engagement, leading a team of over 200 professionals across Pakistan.
Her enthusiasm for innovation has been her driving force during her tenure at Fatima Fertilizer. She has propelled the company through many significant marketing and sales milestones, including achieving the Highest Ever Sales of All Fertilizer Products and the successful implementation of Pakistan’s first-ever National Farmer’s Day, which is officially recognized by the Government of Pakistan and serves as a remarkable legacy for the Group.
During Rabel’s tenure Fatima Fertilizer achieved a historic milestone by becoming Pakistan’s first company to officially partner with United Nation Development Program, through the adoption of the SDG Impact Framework across Eight key Sustainable Development areas.
Her work has garnered widespread recognition both locally and on prestigious international platforms, elevating Sarsabz Fertilizers, the flagship brand of Fatima Fertilizer, to a premium brand status.
Sarsabz has continuously won international accolades under Rabel’s leadership. In 2024, “Sarsabz Tabeer” made history as the first Pakistani agricultural brand to win a Crystal in the ‘Strategy Stars’ category at Mad Stars in Seoul, South Korea. The Dealers loyalty program “Sarsabz Royals” won the Silver Accolade at the ANA B2 Awards in Florida, USA. The “Salam Kissan” campaign won the Drum Award 2023 in London, UK. Sarsabz has also won the ‘Digital Experience of the Year Agriculture’ award at the Asian Experience Awards, Singapore in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Campaign Asia Pacific, Hong Kong honored Rabel’s industry leadership with the ’Chief Marketer Award’ at the Women Leading Change Awards 2023.
Beyond accolades, these initiatives have left a lasting impact. The Salam Kissan campaign was featured as a dedicated case study in Philip Kotler’s “Essentials of Modern Marketing”. Further, multiple campaigns under Sarsabz have received prestigious honors, including the AVA Digital Award USA and Marcom Award USA in 2018 and 2019.
Mr. Musharraf Khan
CFO PFL, FEL & Other Businesses
Mr. Khan took over the role of CFO of PFL & FEL in 2022. At Fatima Group, he has worked in different capacities at PFL, FEL & FFL. He has a vast experience in handling Security & Exchange Commission of Pakistan and commercial arrangements with financial institutions with respect to brown and green field projects.
He has held senior leadership positions at Wordcall Communications Limited, Berger Paints and GO Petroleum. Khan is a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Pakistan.
Mr. Salman Ahmad
Head of Internal Audit
Mr. Salman Ahmad has been leading the Internal Audit function at Fatima Fertilizer since December 2016. A Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, he brings over 29 years of extensive experience in audit and finance. Throughout his career, he has held key positions at renowned organizations, including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Al Rostamani Group (Dubai, UAE), Oasis Group Holdings (South Africa), Gharibwal Cement Limited, and Emaar.
His expertise spans diverse industries, including financial services, real estate (including REITs), specialized manufacturing (cement and fertilizers), automobiles, energy, and general trading. Under his leadership, Fatima Fertilizer has adopted a risk-based approach to internal auditing, ensuring alignment with the standards set by the International Institute of Auditors (IIA). This approach enhances risk prioritization and strengthens governance.
Mr. Ahmad has also overseen the comprehensive implementation of the COSO framework, a globally recognized internal control system, to reinforce the organization’s control environment. Furthermore, he has been instrumental in establishing risk registers at both corporate and departmental levels, providing a structured mechanism for risk identification, evaluation, and management. His strategic contributions continue to enhance the company’s risk management and internal control processes.
Mr. Omair Mohsin
Director Legal & Company Secretary
Mr. Mohsin joined Fatima Group in 2019 as Group General Counsel, Company Secretary, and Head of External Affairs. He has over twenty three years of experience ranging from litigation to corporate experience. He plays a lead role in advising the CEO, the Board, and the Management on Legal, Compliance, and Ethics. He is also integral to the key initiatives of diversification, expansion, and risk management. Prior to joining Fatima Group, Mr. Mohsin worked as Ethics and Legal Head of Pakistan at ENGIE. Mr. Mohsin graduated with a Juris Doctoris from the Washington University in St. Louis.
Mr. Faisal Jamal
Head - Corporate HSE and Technical Services
Mr. Faisal Jamal leads the Corporate HSE & Technical Services teams, providing guidance and expert advice to develop and effectively implement Corporate HSE and Process Safety policies, standards, strategies, SOPs and guidelines to proactively manage Process Safety and Operational Safety accident risks.
A chemical engineer by qualification, with 25+ years of international professional experience, he possesses strong HSE, PSM, operational excellence, risk management, auditing and culture enhancement foundation augmented by rich experience in process engineering and operations. The diversity of experience in major global and local organizations like British Petroleum, Qatar Energy, Engro Corporation and PARCO, and a robust knowledge base and skill set has enabled him to utilize his expertise with a broader perspective and sustainable approach. He also leads by example to actively promote and advocate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).
In addition to receiving numerous global, regional and local awards, he has also represented Fatima Group at various international and national forums and events hosted by prestigious institutions and organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).
Dr. Syed Hyder Hasan
Group Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Syed Hyder Hasan has over 27 years of progressive experience performing global, regional and country roles for Unilever, Ingredion and Indorama Corporation. He is a seasoned executive with local & international experience across diverse cultures and multiple industries in B2B and B2C businesses. Outside Pakistan, he has lived and worked in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines.
Dr. Hyder possesses leading edge experience in driving shareholder value and developing value creation strategies for revenue growth and margin expansion. He has demonstrated the ability to transform & streamline finance function, that partners to deliver profitable growth, communicate effectively and increase business efficiency & profitability. He is an advocate of effective finance business partnering and for Fatima Group he partners with board of directors, executive leadership teams and senior stakeholders.
Dr. Hyder was selected among Top10 CFOs from Malaysia in 2023 and was selected among 100 Power Leaders in Finance in 2022. He is FCMA from Pakistan and a recipient of Honorary Professional Doctorate degree in Finance from European International University – Paris.
With a track record of driving finance transformation, Dr. Hyder is poised to lead the Finance function of Fatima Group towards continued success.
Mr. Asad-ur-Rehman
Director Risk & Compliance
Asad-ur-Rehman serves as the Director Risk & Compliance within the Corporate Compliance Division at Fatima Group.
A Fellow Chartered Accountant, Asad brings over 25 years of diverse local and international experience in strategic planning, financial and risk management, internal controls, and financial reporting. His career spans leadership roles in some of the world’s most recognized multinational organizations, including PwC, The Coca-Cola Company, Pepsi-Cola International, and Kuwait Food Company.
Asad is known for his strong leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to coach and build high-performing teams. Prior to his current role, he served as Director of Financial Controls & Treasury at Middle East & North Africa Beverages Manufacturing Co. in Saudi Arabia.
His deep expertise and global perspective contribute significantly to Fatima Group’s commitment to sound governance, robust compliance, and sustainable business practices.
Mr. Ahsen-ud-Din
Director Technology Division
With over four decades of leadership in the global petrochemical and fertilizer industries, Ahsen-ud-Din has built a distinguished career marked by strategic vision, technical excellence, and transformative project execution.
His tenure at Exxon Chemical and Engro Corporation, culminating as Vice President, showcased his ability to drive large-scale project development, optimize operations, and implement strategic initiatives that positioned organizations for long-term growth. His leadership extended beyond Pakistan, contributing to international assignments that reinforced his reputation as a global industry leader.
Ahsen-ud-Din has also held pivotal roles at Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Gulf Petrochemical Industries Corporation, and Fauji Fertilizer Company, where he spearheaded multi-million-dollar fertilizer and petrochemical projects. As General Manager at Engro Corporation, he successfully led the development of world-scale greenfield fertilizer and petrochemical manufacturing facilities, ensuring operational excellence and best-in-class Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance.
Renowned for his expertise in leadership, project execution, and operational excellence, Ahsen-ud-Din brings a deep technical and commercial understanding of the industry. His ability to navigate complex projects, drive innovation, and maintain rigorous HSE standards has earned him recognition as an industry trailblazer.
As Director of the Technology Division, he continues to lead with vision and impact, guiding pioneering initiatives in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation industrial solutions. His commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence ensures that the organization remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the global energy and industrial landscape.
Fatima Group - Manufacturing Leaders
Mr. Inamullah Naveed
Director Operations – Pakarab Fertilizers Limited
Inamullah Naveed Khan is working as Director of Operations at Pakarab Plant Site, Multan. Previously, Inam served as Vice President at Engro Fertilizers. He started his career with Snamprogetti, SpA of Italy, and had experience in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of two world-scale plants. Out of his 7 years with Snamprogetti, 4 years were international experience.
Inam joined Exxon/Engro in 1987 and had diversified experience throughout his career. His main assignments included the Ammonia-Urea relocation project, during which he was assigned to the Ammonia dismantling site at Pascagoula, MI, USA for one year. On his return, he provided leadership on several DBN and Revamp projects. He served as Maintenance Manager for 4 years and Admin Manager for 3 years, and then took over as GM Manufacturing in 2003. In 2007, he was assigned as VP/Project Executive of the $1 billion EnVen-1.3 project, which was the world's biggest single train Ammonia-Urea project. He led the team to the successful EPC of the plant in December 2010. On merger of all the plants after the EnVen project, he took over as VP Manufacturing in 2011. Inam retired as Vice President, Manufacturing from Engro Fertilizers in March 2016 after a service of more than 29 years.
Mr. Wajid Ishaq Bhatti
General Manager Manufacturing, FFL
Mr. Wajid Ishaq Bhatti serves as the General Manager Manufacturing at Fatima Fertilizer Limited (FFL).
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, and has further honed his leadership capabilities through the prestigious Leadership Development Program at the Centre of Creative Leadership, California, USA.
With over 35 years of extensive experience, Mr. Bhatti is a highly accomplished professional in the fields of Manufacturing and Operations Excellence, General Management, Project Management, Reliability, Inspection, and Maintenance.
Prior to joining Fatima Group, he held key leadership roles at Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) as Group General Manager Manufacturing & Operations and also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Olive Technical Services.
His depth of experience and leadership in managing complex manufacturing operations make him a key pillar in driving operational excellence and contributing to Fatima Group’s long-term growth and strategic goals.
Mr. Inamullah Naveed
Director Operations – Pakarab Fertilizers Limited
Inamullah Naveed Khan is working as Director of Operations at Pakarab Plant Site, Multan. Previously, Inam served as Vice President at Engro Fertilizers. He started his career with Snamprogetti, SpA of Italy, and had experience in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of two world-scale plants. Out of his 7 years with Snamprogetti, 4 years were international experience.
Inam joined Exxon/Engro in 1987 and had diversified experience throughout his career. His main assignments included the Ammonia-Urea relocation project, during which he was assigned to the Ammonia dismantling site at Pascagoula, MI, USA for one year. On his return, he provided leadership on several DBN and Revamp projects. He served as Maintenance Manager for 4 years and Admin Manager for 3 years, and then took over as GM Manufacturing in 2003. In 2007, he was assigned as VP/Project Executive of the $1 billion EnVen-1.3 project, which was the world's biggest single train Ammonia-Urea project. He led the team to the successful EPC of the plant in December 2010. On merger of all the plants after the EnVen project, he took over as VP Manufacturing in 2011. Inam retired as Vice President, Manufacturing from Engro Fertilizers in March 2016 after a service of more than 29 years.
Mr. Pervez Fateh
G.M. Manufacturing
Pervez Fateh has been heading the Fatima Fertilizer Plant Site, Sadiqabad as GM Manufacturing since April 20, 2020. He joined Fatima Group as Plant Head, PFL Multan on January 6, 2020, from Fauji Fertilizer Company, where he was serving as GM-Manufacturing and Operations. During his services with Fauji Fertilizer, he led both Mirpur Mathelo and Goth Machhi sites as General Manager.
A seasoned professional with a B.E. (Mech.) degree from NED University – Karachi, Fateh has over 37 years of rich experience in maintenance, inspection, and plant management in the fertilizer industry, with demonstrated creativity, initiative, drive, and success. Professional competence, vision, strategic planning, capital asset oversight, cost containment, budgeting, and staff training/mentoring are his fortes.
Under his leadership, FFL has continued its journey of world-class HSE Performance and achieved a Guinness World Record for the maximum safe million man-hours in the fertilizer sector across the globe. The plant has also performed exceptionally well on the production front, by exceeding the world-class plant reliability benchmark of ≥98% by achieving 98.8% in 2022.
He has multiple successful projects under his belt. He has also attended many prestigious leadership development programs at LUMS, the University of Michigan (USA), and MIT (USA).
Fateh is also involved in philanthropic activities and heads his own NGO, Azm-e-Nau Foundation, which works in the areas of upper Sindh and Northern Punjab, with a prime focus on poverty alleviation and educational support. His NGO actively worked for the wellbeing of people in badly affected nearby Sindh and Punjab areas during recent devastating floods.
Asghar Naveed
GM Manufacturing FFT
Asghar Naveed is the GM Manufacturing of Fatimafert Plant. He joined Fatima Group in 2012 as the Corporate HSE Manager, where he developed the organization’s HSE vision and roadmap.
He played a vital role in the successful development, training, and implementation of sustainable and world-class HSE practices.
He led the PSM program from inception and provided the necessary support to FFL Site to become OSHA Compliant in 2015. In October 2017, he took charge of Fatimafert site as Plant Manager and led the organization’s transformation journey. His efforts have resulted in improved plant reliability, service and capacity factors, efficiency, and safety performance. Under his leadership, his team further improved the cost base in various disciplines of the operations, employed new schemes to improve work processes, and undertook important initiatives in people development, wellness, and effective engagement. As a result, the FFT Site is safer, more economical to operate, and OSHA Compliant.
He remains actively involved in creating synergy among three fertilizer sites and has made commendable contributions in various organizational initiatives taken by HR. He is passionate about developing and mentoring people.
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