Ghulam Abbas
He is largely credited for his immaculate work for preparing and successfully completing the IPO of the Company despite the Pandemic related challenges. With the completion of the Company’s IPO, he has emerged as possibly the only CFO in the domestic industry, who has overseen the IPO pathway of three listed companies. Prior to the listing of Panther Tyres, he had the honor of leading the IPO preparations for D.S. Industries Limited and Pervez Ahmed Securities Limited. He is an immensely experienced finance professional with a pre-dominant career in the domestic manufacturing industry of Pakistan. He has more than 15 years of diversified experience in Corporate Finance, Investment Advisory, Management Accounting, Taxation and ERP/SAP systems. As the CFO of the Company, he performs myriad functions from strategy planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the business, including financial structuring, budget forecasting and spending controls.
He holds Masters’ Degree in Economics from the University of the Punjab, and is a fellow member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan. He is also a graduate of the Management Development Program of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). He is an Elected Member of LBC ICMA Pakistan, besides being the Area Director of the CA Toastmaster’s Club (D122TC of the Toastmaster’s International, USA).
He is largely credited for his immaculate work for preparing and successfully completing the IPO of the Company despite the Pandemic related challenges. With the completion of the Company’s IPO, he has emerged as possibly the only CFO in the domestic industry, who has overseen the IPO pathway of three listed companies. Prior to the listing of Panther Tyres, he had the honor of leading the IPO preparations for D.S. Industries Limited and Pervez Ahmed Securities Limited.
He is an immensely experienced finance professional with a pre-dominant career in the domestic manufacturing industry of Pakistan. He has more than 15 years of diversified experience in Corporate Finance, Investment Advisory, Management Accounting, Taxation and ERP/SAP systems. As the CFO of the Company, he performs myriad functions from strategy planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the business, including financial structuring, budget forecasting and spending controls.
He holds Masters’ Degree in Economics from the University of the Punjab, and is a fellow member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan. He is also a graduate of the Management Development Program of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). He is an Elected Member of LBC ICMA Pakistan, besides being the Area Director of the CA Toastmaster’s Club (D122TC of the Toastmaster’s International, USA).
Mohsin Muzaffar Butt
As the Corporate Secretary, he is regarded for spearheading the introduction of efficient corporate administration environmrent in the Company. After the initial public offering of the Company, he successfully created a culture of statutory and regulatory compliance in the organization. Being the CS, he is responsible for high level responsibilities including governance structures/mechanisms, corporate conduct/planning, investors’ relations and strategic communication on behalf of the Company. He specializes in corporate practices, management costing, internal auditing and finance in SAP environment. Besides this, he is equally well versed with risk management, controls and fraud detection aspects of the Internal Audit profession.
He started his career in the Internal Audit function of a local company in Pakistan, and later went on to serve as a financial controller and Group Internal Auditor in large local and multi-national corporates in diverse economies of the world like UAE, Iraq and Canada. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of ICAP Pakistan besides being a Certified Internal Auditor from IIA, USA. He has also attended the Directors Training Program at Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan.
As the Corporate Secretary, he is regarded for spearheading the introduction of efficient corporate administration environmrent in the Company. After the initial public offering of the Company, he successfully created a culture of statutory and regulatory compliance in the organization. Being the CS, he is responsible for high level responsibilities including governance structures/mechanisms, corporate conduct/planning, investors’ relations and strategic communication on behalf of the Company.
He specializes in corporate practices, management costing, internal auditing and finance in SAP environment. Besides this, he is equally well versed with risk management, controls and fraud detection aspects of the Internal Audit profession.
He started his career in the Internal Audit function of a local company in Pakistan, and later went on to serve as a financial controller and Group Internal Auditor in large local and multi-national corporates in diverse economies of the world like UAE, Iraq and Canada.
He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of ICAP Pakistan besides being a Certified Internal Auditor from IIA, USA. He has also attended the Directors Training Program at Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan.
Muhammad Riaz
He is a seasoned professional having a rich experience of more than two decades relating to production, plant and technology. He has been associated with Panther Tyres since 2003 and has performed at various positions in planning, production, operations and project management departments. He is duly acknowledged for helping the management in the materialization of the Company’s dream of developing and offering the most diversified product portfolio in Pakistan. He is known as a frontrunner in the introduction of new technologies in the Company and also regularly adding new products in the business line.
He is also a quality savvy person and has inculcated this philosophy throughout the plant operations of the Company, where he also introduced some of the best manufacturing practices thereby helping the Company to achieve ISO certifications for eight years in a row. Under his able leadership, the Company also managed to get EU e-mark certification, which has certified the Company’s products for export to the European countries. He is an engineer by profession, with specialization in Tyre and Rubber Technology. He is also an alumini of Lahore University of Management Sciences from where he completed the Management Development Program. He has also successfully completed various trainings/workshops from many local and foreign training establishments.
USMAN MUKHTAR GONDAL
He is a seasoned marketing and sales professional with a decade of experience across diverse multi-national companies. At Panther Tyres Limited, he currently leads the marketing department, driving brand development, trade activations, and digital marketing efforts. His tenure saw the launch of successful 360-degree seasonal campaigns for both two-wheel and four-wheel segments, while also spearheading marketing strategies for international markets and co-branding initiatives with major companies like Total Parco and Foodpanda. In his previous role as the Head of Institutional Sales at Panther Tyres, he played a very important role in developing new business channels, collaborating with key accounts, and expanding corporate sales and online markets. He was responsible for managing a network of over 100 institutional accounts, actively participating in public tenders and Army Contracts, and cultivating collaborations across divisions.
At his previous job, He was the Regional Manager of Retail at Puma Energy where he skillfully managed a network of 200 retail sites in Northern Punjab, ensuring consistent profit growth. Simultaneously, He led a team of managers and dealers, maintained retail standards, and managed external stakeholders for seamless operations. Moreover, in earlier roles at Philip Morris International and Total Parco, He excelled in driving sales, optimizing distribution channels, and exceeding targets. His academic background includes an MBA from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), complemented by a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance. He is also recognized for his licenses and certifications from the Punjab Bar Council. He is a results-driven professional committed to strategic growth and innovation.
CH. ZAFAR SALAM
He is a seasoned professional with a diverse background with over 13 years of dedicated service within the company in business management and a proven track record in spearheading successful sales and commercial operations. Holding an MBA degree from the Lahore School of Economics, he has carved a notable niche for himself in the corporate world. His journey began with a role in the Commercial Department at Nishat Chunian Limited, where he gained valuable insights into the intricacies of business operations.
Subsequently, he joined Pepsi Cola, where he excelled as a Key Accounts Manager for an impressive duration of four years. During his tenure, he exhibited a mastery of key account management and fostered lasting relationships with clients. His career trajectory continued to ascend as he embarked on his journey with Panther Tyres Limited, a testament to his unwavering commitment and loyalty. He took on various roles within the organization, progressively climbing the ranks from Assistant Sales Manager to Regional Sales Manager, and eventually assuming the position of Senior Sales Manager and National Sales Manager. His expertise spanned diverse domains, including 2, 3 & 4-W Replacement, Exports, Institutional Sales, and OEMs.