Investor Information
Chairman / Non- Executive Director
Mr. Abdul Razak Diwan is a Bachelor of Commerce and is a founding member of Gatron (Industries) Limited. He has also been the Director of Finance of the Company since its incorporation. He is the Governor of the Gatron Foundation, a company incorporated for charitable purposes. Mr. Abdul Razak Diwan was the Honorary Chairman of Memon Medical Institute & Hospital, a donor-funded multidisciplinary hospital established to cater to the healthcare and education needs of the society at large.
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Shabbir Diwan, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has an MBA degree from the Institute of Business Administration, University of Karachi. He is also the Chairman of the Pakistan Business Council and a director of Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited. He is a member of the Board of Governors of “Patients Aid Foundation” of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, the second largest government hospital in Karachi. In addition, he is a member of the Board of Governors of Memon Medical Institute & Hospital.
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Zakaria Bilwani, a Commerce Graduate, has been serving as a Director on the Board of Gatron since 1984. His enduring commitment to the Company and his non-executive role highlights his steady contribution to the strategic direction and governance of the Company over the years.
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Iqbal Bilwani is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan since 1978 and brings a wealth of financial expertise to his role on the Board of Gatron. In addition to his directorial responsibilities, Mr. Iqbal Bilwani plays a vital role in the oversight and governance of Gatron as a member of the company’s Audit Committee. His extensive experience and commitment to excellence contribute significantly to Gatron’s standing as the largest producer of Polyester Filament Yarn in Pakistan.
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Saqib Haroon Bilwani has an MBA degree from the Institute of Business Administration, University of Karachi. He is a family member of the Gani & Tayub Group. He is a Trustee and Member of the Executive Board of Memon Health and Education Foundation. Mr. Bilwani also served on the Managing Committee of the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association.
Executive Director
Mr. Muhammad Taufiq Bilwani is a Graduate of Mechanical Discipline from N.E.D University of Engineering & Technology. He is an Executive Director on the Board of Gatron since July 2013 and has been the Chief Officer of Plant Operations since 1983. He obtained Certification under the Director’s Training Program offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in 2013. He was also a Member of the Executive Committee of Pakistan Engineering Council, the Vice President of the Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a Member of the Institute of Engineers Pakistan.
Executive Director
Mr. Muhammad Altaf Bilwani has recently been elected as Director of the Company. He has completed his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from USA in 1995. Subsequently, Mr. Altaf Bilwani furthered his education by completing a Master’s in Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration in 1999.
With a solid educational foundation encompassing both technical and business disciplines, Mr. Muhammad Altaf Bilwani brings a unique blend of engineering insight and business acumen to the leadership team of Gatron. His diverse skill set contributes well to the strategic direction and decision-making processes of the Company.
Independent Director
Mr. Muhammad Tufail Iqbal is an associate member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and is also a chartered certified accountant from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He is an experienced finance and tax professional with more than thirteen years of expertise in the field of financial trade, corporate finance and taxation.
Independent Director
Mr. Talat Iqbal holds a degree in Business Administration & Commerce from the University of Karachi. He also holds a Legum Baccalaureate degree in Law from the University of Karachi. He has vast experience in information technology, commerce and trade. He has obtained Certification under the Directors’ Training Program offered by the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance in 2021.
Independent Director
Ms. Huma holds an MBA degree from the Institute of Business Management, Karachi and is also a Director at Netline (Pvt.) Ltd. She has experience of over 12 years in the corporate sector ranging from FMCGs, consultancies and the education sector. She is currently also serving as Manager Admin & Human Resources at the Baitussalam Masjid School, Islamabad and is a member of its advisory committee. She has been an editor of the Baitussalam Bulletin, Baitussalam Publications since 2014 and is also a strategic policy advisor on administrative and human resource related matters at Raudhtaussalam School. She has attended, organized, and conducted various personal and professional capacity-building workshops and has obtained Certification under the Directors’ Training Program offered by the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance in 2021.
Company Secretary
Mr. Mohammad Yasin Bilwani is the Company Secretary of the Company Since 1983. He is Commerce Graduate, Chartered Accountant and a Fellow Member of ICAP. Before joining the Company, he served M/s. International Laboratories Limited in the capacity of Chief Accountant for 04 years. He has participated in numerous work shops and seminars.
Chief Financial Officer
Mustufa has over 12 years of diversified experience in finance & strategy related roles. Since the past 8 years, Mustufa has been associated with G&T group leading various projects and large teams. Prior to joining G&T group, Mustufa worked as a sell-side analyst in one of the top local brokerage firms in Pakistan. By qualification, he is a professional accountant – having completed his ACCA qualification from the UK & then gaining an MBA from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. He is a firm believer in continuous learning & change. To keep up to date with latest management and leadership techniques he has completed various trainings on leadership & problem solving from LUMS & other top executive education trainers in the country.
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