Mohammad Omar Amin Bawany (Vice Chairman)
Mr. Mohammad Omar Bawany acquired his education from Karachi American School. After his graduation he went to American college Switzerland and obtained AA degree. Under his wise management he successfully operated and scaled Annoor Textile mills Ltd and Arafat woolen mills as CEO. He is presently the CEO of BF Modaraba since 1996. Mr. Omar currently serves on the board of directors of Faran Sugar Mills Ltd. since 1984. He became Vice Chairman in 2007 and has been Chairman of the board since 2016. He also serves on the Boards of Reliance Insurance Company, Unicol Ltd. Mr. Omar is actively involved in philanthropy and holds the position of Chairman, World Memon Foundation; Trustee, Memon Hospital Karachi; Trustee, Begum Aisha Bawany Trust and Managing Trustee, Begum Aisha Bawany Taleem ul Quran Trust.
Ahmed Ali Mohammad Amin (Chief Executive)
Mr. Ahmed Ali Bawany is on the Board of Directors of the Faran Sugar Mills since 1995. He got his schooling from CAS, Karachi. For pursuing further education, he went to USA and got degree in business entrepreneurship from University of Southern California. Currently, he is the Chief Executive of Faran Sugar Mills Ltd and Faran Power Ltd. He has also served as Chairman of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association-Sindh Zone in the year 2014. Besides Faran Sugar, he is actively involved in Unicol Ltd in the capacity of director, which is a Joint Venture engaged in the production and marketing of Ethanol and food grade C02. He is also on the Board of Reliance Insurance Company, UniEnergy and is the Chairman of B.F Modaraba.
Bilal Omar Bawany (Director)
Mr. Bilal Bawany is an experienced professional with a rich background having held key positions in companies across Abu Dhabi, Scotland, and Pakistan, notably Baker Hughes and Avanceon. Joining Faran Sugar Mills in 2010, he has been instrumental in elevating the technical aspects of the sugar mills, driving efficiency, optimization, and expansion. As a Board of Directors member since 2015, he plays a pivotal role in steering the strategic direction of the company. Additionally, his active involvement with Uni Energy, a Wind Power Generation Joint Venture, showcases his commitment to sustainable energy. Mr. Bilal holds a distinguished educational background, completing his Bachelors in Electrical Engineering with honors from the American University of Sharjah, followed by an MBA from IBA.
Hamza Omar Bawany (Director)
Mr. Hamza is a seasoned business professional with over 20 years of demonstrated history of managing and growing businesses across multiple industries, including FMCG, food manufacturing, building materials and Islamic finance. He is the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Unifood Industries Ltd., manufacturers of award winning confectionary brand ‘Good Goodies’. Prior to this role, he served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sind Particle Board Mills Ltd, dedicating more than a decade of his career to the building material manufacturing industry. Mr. Hamza brings a wealth of experience in critical areas of business including strategic planning, marketing, organizational transformation, operations management, and corporate finance. His extensive skill set reflects a deep understanding of key elements crucial for business growth and sustainability. Mr. Hamza holds BBA and MBA degree in Marketing and Finance obtained from IBA, Karachi in 2002 and was awarded Certificate of Director Education by Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance in 2017. He has also served as Director on Boards of various Public and Private Limited Companies including Unifood Industries Ltd., Reliance Insurance Company Ltd. and B.F. Modaraba.
Muhammad Altamash Ahmed Bawany (Director)
Mr. M. Altamash Bawany joined the Board of Director in 2016 post his completion of B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the American University in Dubai and Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States. He was a founding member of InstaShop, the largest hyper-local e-marketplace in the MENA region; InstaShop was acquired by Delivery Hero SE in 2020, marking the transaction as the 3rd highest tech exit in GCC history. Altamash has also gained extensive knowledge in mechanical and industrial applications during his tenure in the Ministry of Deference Production and leading the establishment of household electronics manufacturing for ILT in Vietnam as their Managing Director.
Ahmad Ghulam Hussain (Director)
Mr. Ahmad Ghulamhussain: is currently the CEO of Agro Processors and Atmospheric Gases Ltd. (APAG). After completing his Bachelors of Economics and MPA from the University of Southern California (USA). He has worked under the Mayor of Los Angeles in the City Economic Development Office. After joining APAG in 1990, he immediately and enthusiastically became involved in the inception and launch of Soya Supreme (a household name in Pakistan), successfully lunching the brand in 1991. He headed the Sales and Marketing Dept. and has been responsible for professionalizing the department and setting up a complete network of distribution. Under his leadership, the company has also started manufacturing and marketing sauces like mayonnaise and ketchup under the brand name of SMART.
Mr. Ahmad Ghulamhussain is currently a voluntary active member and has been the former President of Rotary Club Sunset Millennium, Karachi & former Assistant Governor of Rotary District and hence, headed the various community uplifting projects of the club. He has also worked voluntarily as Director, Aga Khan Education Services Pakistan for six years and he also remained Director of Focus Humanitarian Assistance for 4 years
Irfan Zakaria Bawany (Director)
Mr. Irfan Zakaria Bawany has been serving the board since March 2013. He was reelected as non-executive director in March 2022 for tenure of three years. He is also a non-executive director of Reliance Insurance Company Limited since 1991. He is CEO of Anam Fabrics (Pvt.) Limited. He has served on the Board of Pioneer Cables Limited from 1983 to 1991. He has diversified experience in electrical Cable Manufacturing and textile made up business. After receiving a B.B.A (Accounting) from the University of Houston, USA, he was certified as a Fellow Member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is a certified director from Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (P.I.C.G).
Tasneem Yusuf (Female Director)
Ms. Tasneem Yusuf has joined the Board of Directors in March 2022. She is a chartered accountant from ICAP, a fellow member of ACCA and a CPA. She has worked for Unilever Pakistan, Deloitte and Nasdaq Dubai. Since 2009, she has been associated with her family practice where she now heads the audit and assurance services department. Ms. Tasneem sits on the board of Reliance Insurance Company Limited, Ismail Industries (Pvt.) Limited, B.F. Modaraba and the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (Private) Limited where she is also a member of its Audit & Risk Management Committee. She is also a member of the senate of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design and chairs its Finance & Planning Committee. Ms. Tasneem Yusuf is a certified director from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG).