Group Chief HR Officer and CEO - People and Business Partnering
HRSG
Total years of experience :33 years, 2 Months
. Established the 'People and Business Partnering (PBP)' Service Line, leading a team of 16 seasoned 'People and Business Partners', serving major clients across multiple industries and sectors including FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, Retail, Distribution, Textiles, Education, Hospitality, Technology, Telecom, Media, Construction, Fertilizer, Oil & Gas, Energy, NGOs,
Banking, Finance, Insurance, Automobiles, Textiles, Family Conglomerates etc. rolling out a unique model of end-to-end Strategic HR Business Partnering
. Helping clients establish and implement strategic and futuristic HR Frameworks through close collaboration and impactful Business Partnering with their Boards, CEOs and Leadership Teams
. Leading the in-house Group HR Function as a key member of the Board and Executive Committee, and implementing world-class and customized HR Business Tools, Processes and Solutions in the areas of Org Design, Leadership Development,
Performance Management, Talent Attraction and Retention, Employee Engagement, Cultural Transformation, Reward & Benefits, Industrial and Employee Relations, Data Analytics, HR Services and Organizational Capability Building linked to key business thrusts of HRSG, in addition to the clients' organizations
. Provided end-to-end customized HR & OD solutions on a turn-key basis, confirming to global HR Best Practices, ranging from day-to-day operational HR Tools and Processes to long-term strategic HR Planning and Roadmaps, including their successful implementation
. Worked closely with some renowned Organizations and HR Professionals
. Provided strategic HR & OD inputs and guidance to the CEOs and senior stake-holders of the client companies
. Lead a HR Team of 23 with 10 Direct Reports through a major HR Evolution and Transformation Journey and successfully transformed and developed all areas of HR, including a new Global Framework on Talent and Performance Management, Leadership and Organizational Development, Employee and Industrial Relations, Capability Building, Reward, Benefits, Employee Engagement and HR Services
. Acted as the single-point contact and Strategic HR Business Partner for 2 CEOs, 4 Site Directors and local Leadership Teams
. Shared useful and practical HR insights and advised the Business in a price-controlled, regulated yet dynamic and high-growth Market
. Lead a HR Team of 27 with 8 Direct Reports, designed and established a modern HR & OD Framework and Structure and successfully transformed the HR Function in a few months
. Acted as the single-point Strategic HR Business Partner for the Executive Committee Members and Senior Managers
. Shared useful and practical HR insights and advised the stake-holders in a low-margin but high-growth Business
. Provided end-to-end customized HR & OD solutions on a ‘turn-key’ basis, confirming to global HR Best Practices, ranging from day-to-day operational HR Processes to long-term strategic HR Roadmaps, including their successful implementation
. Worked closely with some renowned local and multinational companies
. Provided strategic HR & OD inputs and guidance to the CEOs and senior stake-holders of the client companies
. Lead a HR Team of 18 comprising of 7 different nationalities, designed and established a modern HR & OD Framework and Structure and successfully transformed the HR Function in a few months
. As a Member of the Management Committee, acted as a Strategic HR Partner for the 12 Business Unit Heads and the Senior Leadership Team
. Shared useful and practical HR insights and advised the key stake-holders in a high-growth and diversified family business
. Lead a HR Team of 45 to rapidly turnaround the HR Function through re-aligning with the Global Guidelines, including a new Purpose-driven Leadership and Organizational Development Framework, Talent and Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Employee and Industrial Relations, Organizational Capability Building, Reward, Benefits and HR Services
. As a Member of South Asia HR Leadership Team, acted as the single-point contact and Strategic HR Business Partner for the Chairman and CEO and the Pakistan Management Committee Members
. Shared useful HR insights and advised the Senior Leadership Team in a turbulent yet dynamic business environment
. Lead a HR Team of 25 from 9 different nationalities with 6 Direct Reports to rapidly re-establish the HR Function across the
GCC Region by aligning with the Global Guidelines and Framework, including Talent and Performance Management, Leadership Development, Diversity and Cultural Transformation, Talent Attraction and Retention, Organizational Capability Building, Reward, Benefits, Employee Engagement, establishing and sustaining a High Performance Culture and HR Services
. As a Member of North Africa Middle East HR Leadership Team, acted as the single-point contact and Strategic HR & OD Business Partner for the Chairman, MDs of KSA and Gulf and the Executive Committee Members on all strategic and operational business aspects
. Shared HR & OD insights and advised the Senior Leadership Team during a recessionary period in a volatile yet highly dynamic business environment
. Transformed the traditional Industrial Relations Function across the 6 Factories of Unilever Pakistan
. Successfully managed 7 Trade Unions, the Central Employees Federation and multiple internal and external stake-holders
. Directly managed the the Labour Minister, ILO etc; and lead the CBA Negotiations Process, including COD, Re-Structuring and Down-Sizing Projects and several Voluntary Separation Schemes (VSS) in a turbulent and challenging IR environment
. Successfully transformed the traditional Corporate Training and Learning Function within a short period of time
. Worked with internal and renowned external Training Consultants to design and deliver creative Learning Interventions
. Provided strong HR Partnering support to the Foods and Beverages Business Units during organizational re-structuring
. Successfully established and re-organized the Engineering Services and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Functions
. Established the first TPM Training Center at the Factory and provided classroom and on-the-job training to around 2000 employees on the concepts of TPM and its successful implementation
. Transformed the ‘Model Machines' by increasing the Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) from 45% to 99% within 3 months
. Established the 1st Aptech Computer Education Center in Pakistan
. Rolled-out and expanded Business Operations through different Franchisees across the Country
. Provided technical and management support during the launch of new Centers
. Became the 1st Pakistani National to be selected as a Member of the Global Corporate Quality, Safety and Environmental Affairs (CQSEA) Team
. Provided frontline leadership in setting-up the GMP Compliance Team in Pakistan, in order to revamp and re-organize the Plant and Quality Control Operations
. Successfully conducted several local and international in-house Plant and Supplier Quality / Safety Audits
. Lead the designing and installation of the manufacturing operations for KFC, AVA Water, Harry's Bread and Poultry Project
. Member of the Launch Team of the 1st KFC Restaurant in Pakistan
. Successfully identified and sourced manufacturing equipment from Artal Europe
. Successfully established and started-up 3M's 1st Manufacturing Plant in Pakistan
. Set up the manufacturing operations from scratch for Scotchbrite, Scotchgard, Fire-Fighting Chemicals and Medical Tapes
. As a Member of the Management Committee, set-up the Supply Chain Function in a short span of time to ensure multiple Product Launches and smooth
on-going Market supplies
. Ensured excellent Technical Operations and Engineering Management support during P&G's start-up operations in Pakistan
. Provided seamless operational and technical support during the launch of iconic brands like Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Vicks, Safeguard, Oil Of Olay etc.
. Lead the Technology Transfer of Men and Women Cosmetics Range of Shulton (Old Spice, Revlon) from Australia to Pakistan
CIPD Level 7 HR Certification in ‘Advanced Award in Managing Employee Relations’ with ‘Distinction’
Certification in 'Corporate Governance'
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 'Distinction'
