Mr. Arif Habib is the Chairman of Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited (a Joint Venture between Fatima and Arif Habib Groups) and Chief Executive of Arif Habib Corporation Limited, the holding company of Arif Habib Group. He is also the Chairman of Aisha Steel Mills Limited, Power Cement Limited, Javedan Corporation Limited (the owner of Naya Nazimabad), Pakarab Fertliizers Limited, Fatimafert Limited and Sachal Energy Development (Pvt.) Limited.

Mr. Arif Habib remained the elected President/Chairman of Karachi Stock Exchange for six times in the past and was a Founding Member and Chairman of the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited. He has served as a Member of the Privatisation Commission, Board of Investment, Tariff Reforms Commission and Securities & Exchange Ordinance Review Committee. He has been a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC) and the Think-Tank constituted by the Prime Minister on COVID-19 related economic issues. He has also remained a member of the Prime Minister’s Task Force on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and a member of Advisory Committee of Planning Commission.

Mr. Habib participates significantly in welfare activities. He remains one of the directors of Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), Habib University Foundation, Karachi Education Initiative (KSBL), Arif Habib Foundation and Naya Nazimabad Foundation as well as trustee of Memon Health & Education Foundation (MMI).

Mr. Fawad Ahmed Mukhtar is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company. He has extensive experience in manufacturing and industrial management. In addition to being a successful business leader, he is also a renowned philanthropist. After graduation, he has spent more than 35 years developing his family business into a sizable conglomerate.

Mr. Mukhtar leads several community service initiatives of the Group including the Fatima Fertilizer Trust and Welfare Hospital, Fatima Fertilizer Education Society and School and Mukhtar A. Sheikh Welfare Trust, among others. He is also the Chairman of Reliance Weaving Mills Limited, Fatima Holding Limited, Fatima Sugar Mills Limited, Reliance Commodities (Pvt.) Limited, Air One (Private) Limited and is also the CEO of Fatimafert Limited, Pakarab Fertilizers Limited, Fatima Cement Limited and Fatima Trading Company (Pvt.) Limited. He is also the Director of Fatima Electric Company Limited, Pakarab Energy Limited, Globacore Metals Limited, Fatima Fibres Limited and Reliance Fabrics Limited. In addition, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Management Foundation, a sponsoring body of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

Mr. Muhammad Kashif Habib is a Director of the Company. He is also the Chief Executive of Power Cement Limited. As a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) he completed his articleship from A.F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of Price Waterhouse Coopers) gaining invaluable insight across sectors, catering to clients across the Financial, Manufacturing, and Services industries.

He began his career at Arif Habib Corporation Limited, gaining valuable experience, and has since served for over a decade as an Executive Director in the Group’s cement and fertilizer companies.

This exposure not only enriched his understanding of diverse corporate dynamics but also enabled him to refine his strategic decision-making capabilities.

Kashif is deeply committed to enhancing the country’s energy landscape. He remains engaged with experts to establish renewable energy as a viable and readily available solution, benefiting not only industries but also the public at large.

He is also the member of Board of Directors of Arif Habib Corporation Limited, Aisha Steel Mills Limited, Javedan Corporation Limited, Arif Habib Equity (Pvt.) Limited, Arif Habib Foundation, Arif Habib Development and Engineering Consultants (Pvt.) Limited, Black Gold Power Limited, Essa Textile and Commodities (Pvt.) Limited, Fatimafert Limited, Fatima Cement Limited, Fatima Packaging Limited, Nooriabad Spinning Mills (Pvt.) Limited, Pakistan Opportunities Limited, Rotocast Engineering Company (Pvt.) Limited, Safemix Concrete Limited, Sachal Energy Development (Pvt) Limited, BioMasdar Pakistan Limited, All Pakistan Cement Manufacturer Association, Siddiqsons Energy Limited, Pakarab Fertilizers Limited, Prime AGTech Solutions (Pvt) Limited, Naya Nazimabad IT Park Limited, Fatima Petroleum Company Limited, Fatima Capital Limited and Fatima Mining Limited

Ms. Sima Kamil is a seasoned financial sector leader and her career is marked by significant leadership roles, including her tenure as Deputy Governor at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) from August 2020 to August 2023. At the SBP, she was responsible for key areas such as Financial Inclusion, Digital Financial Services, and Islamic Banking. Her notable achievements at SBP include the launch of the Gender Intentional policy for the Financial Sector (Banking on Equality) and the implementation of Pakistan’s Instant Payment System, Raast.

Prior to her role at the SBP, Ms. Kamil was President and CEO of United Bank Ltd (UBL), where she led the bank from June 2017 to July 2020. Her contributions at UBL included revitalizing branch banking and establishing a strong Digital Banking division. Earlier in her career, she held key positions at Habib Bank Ltd (HBL), including Head of Branch Banking and Head of Corporate & Investment Banking.

Ms. Kamil’s educational foundation includes a Master of Business Administration from City University – London. Her extensive experience and leadership make her a valuable asset as an independent director.

Other Directorships

• Karachi Grammar School
• SECP – Member Policy Board
• Jazz World (Formally Pakistan Mobile Communication Ltd)
• Jubilee General Insurance
• British Asian Trust
• British International Investment
• NOWPDP (Network for Organizations Working for Persons with Disabilities of Pakistan)
• Askari Bank Limited
• Raast Payments (Pvt) Ltd

Mrs. Julie Jannerup is a seasoned professional with a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. Her journey began in 2007 at Topsoe, where she swiftly established herself as an adept leader. In 2015, she undertook the challenge of establishing a local technical support group in Malaysia, an achievement accomplished within an impressive four–year timeframe.

In her subsequent role as Business Manager for potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate, Mrs. Julie showcased her strategic prowess. She not only secured a crucial supply agreement but also forged a robust partnership with a third–party company. What truly sets Mrs. Julie apart is her collaborative leadership style. She is celebrated as a team player who places immense value on positive working relationships. Her belief in creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and respected is a cornerstone of her success.

With her wealth of experience, Mrs. Julie brings a unique value to the organization, supporting Fatima in its development and growth.