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CORPORATE

LEADERS OF ICMA

Muhammad Rafique [F-1313]
Chief Financial Officer
Baron Pakistan Limited - Islamabad

Mr. Muhammad Rafique is currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Baron
Pakistan Limited. He is a Chartered Management Accountant and holds fellowships
from the Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA) and the Institute of
Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan (ICSP). Additionally, he has prestigious certifications as
a PICG-certified director and a certified fraud examiner (CFE) from the USA. With extensive experience across
various industries, he has held roles such as finance controller, deputy executive director, general manager
finance, director finance, chief financial officer, and chief executive officer in different corporate entities. He has
also served as a Director on the Board of both listed and unlisted companies and has been actively involved in
executive committees and volunteer committees for non-profit entities and retirement funds management.
Furthermore, he has provided training as an authorized employer to affiliates of globally renowned professional
bodies such as CIMA, ICAEW, and ACCA.

“The Chartered Management Accountancy (CMA) credential from ICMA is highly respected both domestically and
internationally. Over time, prominent global accounting organizations have been extending either full or partial
equivalency, encouraging professionals to pursue their memberships. In Pakistan, our professional status is
mandated by law for conducting cost audits in diverse manufacturing firms and for occupying senior roles like
company secretary, Chief Internal Auditor, and Chief Financial Officer in listed companies. Prospective employers take
pride in hiring CMAs for various positions as they possess abundant expertise, knowledge, and strategic acumen,
facilitating their seamless integration into the industry.”

Asim Mirza [F-2278]
Chief Financial Officer
Bhanero Textile Mills Limited- Karachi

Mr. Asim Mirza is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Bhanero Textile Mills
Limited, Karachi, is a Fellow member of ICMA International and CPA Australia. He brings
extensive experience primarily in the textile sector, specializing in both manufacturing
and retailing of fashion garments. With a remarkable ability to thrive in diverse
corporate environments, he has amassed a successful 22-year tenure in C-level positions
within the country's leading textile groups. His areas of expertise encompass internal
audit and controls, management accountancy, regulatory and legal affairs, treasury, corporate finance, risk
management, and financial reporting.

“While possessing a professional qualification such as ICMA lays a solid foundation for advancement in one's career,
relying solely on academic achievements is insufficient for success in the professional realm. Instead, emphasis should
be placed on continuous learning, cultivating robust communication skills, and striving for self-improvement."

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