Annual Global DEI Benchmarks Awards were held at Marriott Karachi by HR Metrics on 25 Feb 2025 . Mr. Akif Saeed Chairman Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan and Dr. Ishrat Hussain, former Governor State Bank of Pakistan were Guests of Honor. Program included 250 attendees from 50 inclusive companies representing 15 industries.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Akif Saeed emphasized that DEI is a business imperative essential for sustainable growth. He highlighted SECP’s efforts in promoting gender diversity at corporate boards, reducing pay gaps, and advancing inclusive economic participation. Dr. Ishrat Hussain emphasized the impact of DEI on national economic growth, citing Bangladesh’s success through female education and empowerment. Zahid Mubarik CEO HR Metrics said that Pakistan industry has witnessed 15% growth in the companies using global DEI standards during year 2024.
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A distinguished panel comprising of Musharaf Hai, former CEO Unilever and L’Oreal, Zaffar A. Khan former CEO Engro Corporation, Jehan Ara CEO Katalyst Lab, Moneeza Butt Parter KPMG Pakistan and Maleeha Bangash CEO BAJO Digital Ventures emphasized the value of integrated e-portal for high potential women database management for placement in leadership roles. They also discussed the vision for setting up “Women’s Institute of Leadership” in Pakistan to develop sustainable talent pipeline of capable women. Sharleen Ansari moderated the discussion.
Jazz was declared as “Most Inclusive Company of the Year’. Other two companies in top 3 ranking were Engro Fertilizers Limited (Runner up) and METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited. Top 10 inclusive companies were HBL, Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited, Mobilink Bank, Faysal Bank Limited, The Aga Khan University, HBL Microfinance Bank, Nestlé Pakistan Limited, Top 20 inclusive companies are National Bank of Pakistan, Abacus, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan, Pakistan Tobacco Company, Soneri Bank Limited, AGP Limited, BAT – GBS Pakistan, TPL Corp Limited, Engro Vopak Terminal Limited, Martin Dow Group.
Overall companies winning awards in different categories were Jubilee Life Insurance, K-Electric, Engro Energy Limited, Yunus Textile Mills Limited, Bayer, Novo Nordisk Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, foodpanda Pakistan (Delivery Hero), Jaffer Brothers (Pvt) Limited, Jaffer Business Systems Pvt Ltd, HRSG, HABIBMETRO Bank, Fatima Group, Mari Petroleum, Allied Bank Limited, Mashreq, Telenor Pakistan, JS Bank, Liberty Mills Limited, Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Pakistan State Oil, DVAGO Pharmacy & Wellness Experts, Millennium Education Group, Descon Engineering .
